Kikuyu elders are sounding the alarm over a rampant surge in illicit alcohol and drug abuse across Central Kenya, warning of devastating societal consequences. Meeting in Naivasha, the elders pledged collaboration with government entities to combat the crisis and address a long-stalled cultural leadership transition.

• The elders attribute the problem to increased availability of illicit brews, leading to broken homes and moral decay.
• Organizations involved include the Kikuyu Council of Elders, Kiama Kiama, and Ndundu ya Athamaki.
• The meeting occurred days after the government launched a 100-day Rapid Response Initiative (RRI) against illicit alcohol.