"There Is No Medicine for Alcoholism": Comedian Onjiri opens up on 20-year alcohol battle

 Kenyan comedian Onjiri has publicly disclosed that he struggled with alcoholism for more than 20 years, speaking candidly on his social media account about his long journey to sobriety.

In the video, Onjiri described alcohol addiction as a difficult and deeply personal battle. He said that quitting alcohol was not easy and stressed that there is no medication that can instantly cure alcoholism.

“There is no medicine for alcohol. Sobriety starts from the mind,” Onjiri said after being asked by fans and friends what medication he used to stop drinking.The comedian revealed that during the years he was addicted to alcohol, his life became unstable. He said he moved from one place to another, often staying with friends, and had no permanent place to live.

According to Onjiri, the effects of alcohol slowly took control of his life. He recalled moments when he would shake badly whenever he failed to take alcohol, describing it as one of the lowest points of his addiction.He also shared that many of his friends died due to alcohol-related complications. As the deaths continued, people around him began to say that he might be next.