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Alcoholism could be lesser evil than social instability in Central Kenya

A drunk youth lies on the ground after a drinking spree. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

Central Kenya is an economic and social enigma. It has given us three presidents but it's still ravaged by a number of problems, some unique to this region nowadays labeled 'the mountain'.

The region is surrounded by mountains. To the north we have the Aberdares, a name that has refused to leave 60 years after independence, just like Lake Victoria. The name is enjoying a revival. We now have Aberdares Sub-county and Aberdares Teachers College.

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