Janet Mbugua calls for more endometriosis awareness as she praises Natalie Githinji’s courage
By Katemarthason Okudo, September 28, 2026Kenyan media personality and health advocate Janet Mbugua has called for more awareness around endometriosis after joining thousands of people at Natalie Githinji’s Endometriosis Warriors event at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).
Janet praised Natalie for openly sharing her experience with the condition, saying her decision to speak about her journey could help other women understand that severe period pain should not simply be accepted as normal.
In a post shared on her Instagram page on Sunday, September 28, 2026, Janet reflected on the event and called for women to speak more openly about endometriosis.
Janet praises Natalie Githinji
Janet took to the main stage alongside Natalie and comedian Eric Omondi during the event, where they spoke about endometriosis and the experiences of women living with the condition.
She said she was particularly moved by Natalie’s courage, noting that she has lived with endometriosis for 17 years and continued to speak about her experience even while recovering from recent treatment and surgery.
“I’ve just walked off stage with Natalie Githinji, and I’m still in awe of her. She’s so young, she’s lived with this disease for 17 years, and only weeks after surgery she stood in front of thousands of us and told her story so the next girl never has to hear that her pain is normal,” Janet said.
She also thanked Eric Omondi for helping bring people together for the event, as well as medical professionals and other people supporting women living with endometriosis.
‘Endometriosis. Say it with me’
Janet used her message to stress the importance of speaking openly about the condition, saying the word itself should no longer be treated as something people are afraid to discuss.
“Endometriosis. Say it with me, endometriosis. Say it loud, because for too long we’ve whispered it. It’s the reason we’re at KICC today,” she said. Her remarks came as the event brought together women living with endometriosis, their families and supporters, alongside celebrities, musicians and dancers.
The free-entry gathering created a space for women to connect, share their experiences and access information about the condition, while also using music and performances to bring people together.
Natalie Githinji’s personal journey
For Natalie, the event came at a personal point in her journey after she recently underwent treatment and surgery following complications linked to endometriosis.
The media personality has previously spoken openly about living with the condition and the challenges that come with recovery. She has also encouraged other women not to compare their healing journeys with those of others, noting that recovery can take different amounts of time.
Natalie became emotional after taking the stage and seeing the large crowd that had gathered to support the cause. Her reaction reflected the personal meaning of the event, which was centred on creating awareness around a condition that many women continue to experience.
‘We’re not going quiet again’
Janet also addressed women living with endometriosis, reminding them that they are not alone in their experiences. “To every Endo Warrior in that room and everyone watching from home, you’re not alone, and we’re not going quiet again,” she said.
She ended her message by directly thanking Natalie for using her experience to create awareness and bring women together. “Natalie, thank you. This movement is lucky to have you,” Janet added.
The KICC gathering therefore served as both a celebration of women living with endometriosis and a platform for continued conversations around awareness, treatment, and the experiences of those living with the condition.