Janet Mbugua calls for action on endometriosis as Natalie Githinji battles stage 4 disease
By Katemarthason Okudo, August 23, 2026Media personality Janet Mbugua has called for stronger action on endometriosis in Kenya, saying the country must move beyond discussions and put in place better systems for diagnosis and treatment.
Janet made the remarks in a video shared on her social media on Sunday, August 23, 2026, as media personality Natalie Githinji continues to recover after being diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis.
She began by sending a message of support to Natalie, who has been open about her recent health struggles and treatment.
“First of all, I’m sending so much strength and recovery to Natalie Githinji as she continues to grapple with and get treatment for her endometriosis flare-up,” Janet said.
Janet questions Kenya’s response
Janet said Natalie’s public experience has once again brought attention to an issue that affects many women but still doesn’t get enough attention.
She said it was tiring to keep having the same conversation whenever another woman comes forward with her experience, adding that health concerns affecting women should not be treated as less important.
Janet also raised concerns about medical gaslighting, where patients’ symptoms or concerns may be dismissed or not taken seriously.
Her remarks came after Senator Karen Nyamu tabled a motion in the Senate calling for a national framework for the diagnosis, treatment and management of endometriosis.
Janet said the motion should not stop at being discussed, but should move through the required stages and lead to practical changes for patients.
“A motion is not a law,” she said, urging Kenyans to keep pressure on leaders to ensure the issue receives follow-through.
She also said endometriosis should not be treated as a women-only political issue, arguing that leaders across the country should take an interest in health problems affecting their citizens.
Natalie Githinji’s health battle
Natalie has been documenting her recent health journey with her followers. She was admitted to hospital earlier in August following an endometriosis flare before later revealing that she had been diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis.
She has since undergone treatment and surgery and has continued to speak about the challenges of living with the condition. The media personality has also used her platform to raise awareness about endometriosis and the cost of treatment, including the financial burden faced by patients seeking specialised care.
Remembering Jahmby Koikai
Janet also reflected on the late media personality Jahmby Koikai, who spent years speaking publicly about her own battle with endometriosis.
Jahmby died in June 2024 while receiving treatment at Nairobi Hospital after battling the condition for years. She had also called for greater investment in specialised endometriosis care before her death.
For Janet, the renewed conversation is a reminder that more needs to be done before another woman is forced to share her pain for the country to pay attention publicly.
She called on Kenyans to keep following the Senate process and demand action on diagnosis, treatment, research and access to specialised care.