DN2 interviewed two men from Kiambu county, who narrated their personal stories of struggle with addiction and how they got out of their habits. There are many parallels between the lives of Mr Gregory Muchiri and Mr Patrick Kimani. Born and brought up in Riabai Village, Kiambu County, Mr Muchiri counts himself lucky. PATRICK KIMANIADDICTED FOR 16 YEARS: FRUSTRATIONS LED ME TO ALCOHOLLike Mr Muchiri, Mr Patrick Kimani, 34, also known as ‘Charen’, was raised in a religious home. I used to beg friends for a place to sleep, or spend my nights in the clubs,” Mr Kimani recalls.

Source: Daily Nation March 11, 2019 06:33 UTC