Maureen Waititu fires back at body-shaming fan
By Nancy Marende, August 23, 2025Maureen Waititu has defended herself after a social media follower criticised her weight loss and dragged her children into the discussion.
The fan questioned why the influencer was skinny and whether her children enquired about her weight loss.
“Did your kids ever ask why you are looking sick and skinny? Maybe it’s me, but I don’t like your current weight. You look sick, depressed and full of problems. I love the thick you,” the fan stated.
The backlash came shortly after Waititu had posted a light-hearted update telling fans she would be taking some time off. She also appealed for understanding as she deals with personal healing on August 22, 2025.
“Naenda hivi na come. Down for a little bit – I promise. Kindly bear with me if I don’t respond promptly to your queries here and my other communication channels, but I will try my very best to get back to all messages, all of them,” she stated.
“Also, it’s funny how some women here are so entitled to comment negatively and assume things – not good at all; it’s just rude, really. I am the only one who can tell my story – please let me heal in peace.”
In her response, Maureen accused the follower of body-shaming and crossing the line by involving her children.
“Women, women, women, come on! You call yourself grace_by_truth, but you are here body-shaming a person who minds their own business? Then you dare touch on my kids??????? Keep them out of your mouth!!!” she wrote.
She went on to call out the entitlement some people feel on social media, saying that no one should dictate how another person chooses to live their life.
“Surely your life must be so perfect that instead of minding it, you are here criticising a complete stranger, telling them how they should look. This is not the way to go about it.”
The mother of two revealed that while she often ignores negative comments, she could not stay silent after being accused of looking depressed and having her children dragged into the matter.
“For someone who has fought and won against depression, I don’t take this lightly. If you’re coming to say mean things, come with your real account and your entire chest and say those things in my face. Shame on you!!!” she added.