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Helping young people beat addiction

Rehabilitation center Karira Githire during the interview at I M office. ON 17/11/14 [PHOTO: JENIPHER WACHIE/STANDARD]

Nairobi, Kenya: After watching alcohol ruin his cousin’s life a few years ago, Karira Githire decided to dedicate his life to helping young people and those whose lives have been ravaged by addiction by establishing a rehabilitation centre.

“The dream of setting up a rehab was birthed after I watched my cousin struggle with addiction for many years, but recovered after rehabilitation,” says Karira, 27.

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