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My Struggle with Alcoholism: I Would Drink My Urine Daily to Cope with Withdrawal Symptoms

Reformed alcohol addict Patrick Maina shares his story of a perilous journey, from his multi-million shilling company being auctioned to resorting to drinking his

June 10, 2024

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Gachagua: My Brother Died after Taking Alcohol to Celebrate Elections Victory

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged families to stop hiding their alcohol-addicted relatives as he advocates for collective action to combat illicit brews and

March 19, 2024

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My Story: Alcoholism Robbed Me of Everything, Now I Run Rehab Centre

After losing his job, David Irungu had no choice but to return to his father’s village in Muranga with his three young children. There,

September 25, 2023

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My Story – From Surviving Alcoholism, Gambling Addiction, Mob Justice to Running Rehab center

In eighth grade, Mark Justin Kamau had his first encounter with drugs as he grew up in a toxic environment where both his parents

September 4, 2023

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My Story – How Alcoholism Got Me Deported From Dubai With Only Sh200

Lawrence Nyaga is a recovering alcoholic who squandered all his money on booze while also getting deported from Dubai where he worked as a

December 5, 2022

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My Story – Alcohol Reduced Me to a Nobody but Now I’m a Pastor

Eunice Nyambura Karani was raised by responsible, devout Christian parents only to turn into an alcoholic. She started drinking while in high school and

November 22, 2021

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My Drug Addiction Story: I Sold My Clothes and Bed To Get Drunk

Gregory Muchiri overcame alcohol and substance addiction which started in his teenage years. Now, he is the founder of the Ahadi Treatment Center in

March 15, 2021

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Nana Gecaga Celebrates 21 Years Of Sobriety After Alcoholism Ruined Athletics Dream

Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC) CEO Nana Wanjiku Gecaga surpassed another sober milestone this weekend, celebrating 21 years since she quit drinking. Taking to

July 6, 2020

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Fareed Khimani: Leaving Me Was The Wisest Decision My Ex-Wife Ever Made

Legendary radio personality Fareed Khimani has gone public about his addiction to alcohol and drugs. In an inspiring talk on Engage Talk, Khimani revealed

July 1, 2020

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Ben Pol Recalls Turning to Alcohol During Dark Moments Before Son’s Birth

East African musician Ben Pol may seem like he has it together given his flourishing music career and love life but he had to

February 27, 2020

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Alcohol Destroyed My Work and Family: ‘Inspekta Mwala’ Actor Narrates Struggle with Alcoholism

Kenyan actor Allan Muliro, who doubles up as a sports journalist, has opened up about his struggle with alcoholism and how it destroyed his

September 4, 2019

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My Story: Sold by Alcoholic Mother for 5K, Raped By a Father Figure, Suicide Attempts

Jacinta Wanjiku has overcome all manner of odds to get to where she is. Growing up without a father figure and mother who distilled chang’aa,

March 18, 2019

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Waititu’s ‘Kaa Sober’ Faulted After Death of Man Who Spent Earnings on Booze

A distraught family in Kiambu County has faulted Governor’s Waititu’s ambitious ‘Kaa Sober’ initiative following the death of a man who was in the

March 7, 2019

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Mercy Kyallo Opens Up on Brother’s Battle with Alcoholism

Mercy Kyallo, the sister to television presenter Betty Kyallo, has opened up about their brother’s battle with alcohol abuse. “One of the lowest moments

February 12, 2019

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I Thought Partying Every Week was Living Well. CJ Maraga on Alcoholism

Chief Justice David Maraga had a drinking problem for close to three decades before he turned his life around. The Supreme Court president on

January 28, 2019

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Gatundu South Women Want Uhuru to Save Their Men From Alcoholism

A group of women from Kirangi and Kuri villages in Gatundu South, Kiambu, on Sunday evening staged a four-hour peaceful demonstration against the increase of

March 6, 2018

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