{"id":9305,"date":"2025-09-17T07:21:43","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T04:21:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/?p=9305"},"modified":"2025-09-17T07:21:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T04:21:43","slug":"i-dont-want-free-money-kenyan-university-student-shocks-everyone-after-returning-kes-15-million-he-had-won-from-betting-says-he-wants-to-complete-school-first-and-work-hard-for-his-money-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/?p=9305","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;I don&#8217;t want free money&#8221; Kenyan university student shocks everyone after returning Kes 15 Million he had won from B&#8217;etting, says he wants to complete school first and work hard for his money. 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Jacob explained that he wanted to finish his education and shape his future through effort and determination, rather than leaning on chance or what he called \u201ceasy money.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>His decision quickly went viral, sparking debate across social media. Many admired his wisdom and self-control, while others couldn\u2019t understand why he would turn down such life-changing wealth.<\/p>\n<p>Jacob later shared that his winning b&#8217;et was guided by\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/sokafans.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/sokafans.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1758169184913000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ViRoYkmrcnNmdwqO9Rj8z\">SokaFans<\/a><\/b>, a sports predicti0n platform he started using at the beginning of the year. He said the site\u2019s accurate tips had given him a consistent advantage, helping him secure smaller wins along the way\u2014enough at times to support his student life. Still, despite his success, Jacob never wanted g&#8217;ambling to be the foundation of his future. His real dream, he stressed, was to graduate and build a career from his own hard work.<\/p>\n<p>Returning the Kes 15 million only deepened the divide in public opinion. Some thought he was reckless for giving it up, while others applauded his conviction. Jacob, however, remained calm in the face of the reactions. \u201cI don\u2019t want to depend on handouts,\u201d he told reporters. \u201cMy parents have worked so hard to see me through school. I want to honour their effort by finishing my degree, working honestly, and earning my living the right way.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For Jacob, true success isn\u2019t about sudden millions\u2014it\u2019s about discipline, integrity, and staying focused on long-term goals. His choice sparked meaningful conversations across Kenya about g&#8217;ambling, values, and what it really means to succeed.<\/p>\n<p>Even as he steps away from b&#8217;etting to concentrate on his studies, Jacob acknowledges that\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/sokafans.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/sokafans.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1758169184913000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ViRoYkmrcnNmdwqO9Rj8z\">SokaFans<\/a><\/b>\u00a0played a role in his journey. He encourages those still in the b&#8217;etting space to explore the platform, saying its accuracy and analysis can make a difference. But for him, the real jackp0t lies in staying true to himself and building a future rooted in education and persistence.<\/p>\n<p>If you wish to make some extra income through B&#8217;etting,\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/sokafans.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/sokafans.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1758169184913000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ViRoYkmrcnNmdwqO9Rj8z\">Visit SokaFans Today and Get Started<\/a><\/b>. You will thank us later.<\/p>\n<p>What advice would you give Jacob? 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