Brian Waititu, the son of former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, has stirred public concern after appearing visibly intoxicated in a video posted to his TikTok account.
The clip, which quickly went viral, shows Brian commenting on national issues while appearing disoriented, with bloodshot eyes and dry lips—signs associated with excessive alcohol consumption.
“Alcoholism is a disease, and it doesn’t care who your father is,” one user commented. Another added, “I hope this young man gets help before it’s too late.”
Brian Waititu has had past run-ins with the law. He was previously arrested for drunk-driving in Nairobi’s Central Business District and fined Ksh 30,000. During his court appearance, he pleaded with the magistrate for leniency, stating he only had Ksh 10,000 and that his father refused to bail him out. His friends later stepped in to secure his release.
The incident has reignited discussions on the mental health and substance abuse challenges affecting Kenya’s youth, particularly those in the limelight. Netizens have urged the Waititu family to seek professional help for Brian before the situation worsens.
This story adds to ongoing public discourse about alcoholism among public figures’ children and its societal impact. For more stories like this, visit The Star News.
