Celebrities who’ve faced conception challenges
By Paulette Mboga, July 31, 2025TV producer Nyawira Gachuri recently revealed that she is expecting her first child with gospel artiste Moji Short Baba. The couple’s announcement was met with excitement and warm wishes from fans, but behind the joy is a journey that hasn’t been easy.
Nyawira has been open about her struggles with infertility.
In a past post, she shared how deeply emotional and difficult the wait had been. Her husband, Moji Short Baba, has also publicly acknowledged the challenges they faced.
In an interview, he mentioned how their faith and patience were constantly tested, but they held on with hope.
Below are other celebrities who have openly talked about their struggle to conceive.
Evelyn Wanjiru
Gospel musician Evelyn Wanjiru opened up in 2022 on a radio interview about the pain she went through for a long period when she and her husband were trying to have a baby without success.
“After six years, I started to wonder why I wasn’t conceiving. My period would be gone in three to four months. I went to the hospital where the doctor prescribed medicine to help me get my period on time,” Wanjiru said.
Kambua
Media personality and gospel singer Kambua also spoke candidly about her long wait for children.
After being married for several years without conceiving, she faced public scrutiny and pressureKambua eventually became a mother.
However, she has never hidden the painful wait and the emotional weight it carried.
Her transparency has made her a beacon of hope for many women going through the same journey.
Amani
In July 2020, singer Amani opened up about her fertility struggles.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, she revealed that trying to conceive had been one of the most difficult experiences of her life.
In the same year, during Mother’s Day, she took to Instagram saying she never knew she ever be a mom.
She encouraged women not to lose hope and to find strength in knowing they are not alone.
These public figures continue to shine a light on infertility, a topic often spoken about in hushed tones. By sharing their stories, they are helping to normalise the conversation and give strength to those who may still be silently struggling.