Reformed addict: Crime was my hustle, drugs helped me forget bad situation at home

Fredrick Njoroge is the founder of ‘Piga Look Initiative’ in Mukuru Viwandani slums. He tells The Nairobian about his life in crime, battle with drug addiction and the events that led to his redemption.

Where did all this start?
I was born and raised in Mukuru Viwandani slums where we were surrounded by frustrations. My parents were unable to provide  basic needs since they lived from hand to mouth. I found solace in wrong company. Peer pressure, lack of role models and mentors fueled my urge to engage in crime and drugs. Crime was my hustle. Drugs helped me to forget the situation at home.