Radio host Alex Mwakideu has warned that the lifestyle many Kenyans are living is causing a rise in the use of blue pills.

On Monday, September 22, 2025, he said fried food, chips, lack of exercise, and alcohol are key factors driving the problem.

“Wachana na kuku fry na chips, hizo ndio zinafanya unazembea na kutegemea blue pills. Na wanahitaji booster. Sielewi ndungu yangu. Ni lifestyle? Mimi naona ni lifestyle. I think ni lifestyle, it’s the lifestyle we are living,” Mwakideu said.

He explains that unhealthy eating habits and little physical activity are affecting the overall health of many people.

He adds that modern life has reduced daily walking and physical movement.

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“Chakula kiko ndani, mazoezi hamna, kutembea sana hakuko. Wajua tunaishi katika generation, Mwashumbe ukitoka hapa, kama wewe ni mwananchi wa kawaida, ukishuka pipeline katika maeneo yako unapatana na boda boda, hautembei,” he said.

According to Mwakideu, people rely heavily on boda bodas, matatus, and other transport instead of walking, which reduces physical fitness.

Mwakideu points out that the combination of unhealthy food and alcohol worsens the situation.

“Unapanda boda boda, inakupeleka mpaka kwa stage. Stage ukisimama kidogo, unaingia matatu. Matatu ukishuka boda boda nyingine. Inakupeleka mpaka katika shughuli zako. Hautembei tembei, unakaa, unaanda boda boda, uko kwa gari. Unakula chips, unakula sijui deep fried, roho yako imejaa na mafuta. Na unakua mtu tu ovyo, na kulewa sana,” he explains.

He further warns about the consumption of fake or low-quality alcohol, which is widely sold in many neighbourhoods.

“Ubaya ni kwamba iko kinywaji kuna fake nyingi sana. So watu wanakunywa vinywaji vichafu sana hapa nje. Na ndio vinauzwa mingi mtaani. So a lot of people wanakunywa pombe,” he adds.

Mwakideu said that these lifestyle choices not only affect health but also increase dependence on supplements like blue pills.

He urges Kenyans to reconsider their daily habits and adopt healthier eating, regular exercise, and reduced alcohol consumption. Mwakideu says making small changes can improve overall health and reduce the need for supplements that compensate for unhealthy living.