Tanzania: 'Viroba' Effect Takes Toll On Arusha Young Men

Arusha — IN what seems like dramatic twist of events, young men in Meru and Arusha-Rural Districts in Arusha region are reported to be aging faster than their grandfathers.

As a result, the wards Councillors in the two precincts recently held meetings to address the serious situation and reached a conclusion that the sachet packed cheap local gin 'Viroba' as well as illegal brew known as 'Gongo' or 'Piwa' were the main catalyst in reducing local youth population from young men into over-aged people.

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