Nimo Gachuiri joins growing list of celebs on Ozempic
By Paulette Mboga, July 31, 2025Mother of one Nimo Gachuiri, has recently announced that she, too, is using Ozempic to support her weight loss journey. As the latest addition to Kenya’s roster of public figures embracing this trend, she joins others like Lydia Wanjiru, Kelvin Kinuthia, and Murugi Munyi. While details about her results are just beginning to emerge, her decision reflects a broader shift in how celebrities manage weight loss.
Lydia Wanjiru
Content creator Lydia Wanjiru has openly detailed her experience with Ozempic, especially the difficult reactions she faced early on. She revealed that after her first injection, she vomited twice, felt dizzy, and experienced extreme fatigue—effects that faded in later doses. She revealed on Instagram that she was inspired by peers like Pritty Vishy. She even joked on social media that the progress she has seen after using Ozempic could never be seen after working out in the gym for six months.
Kelvin Kinuthia
Kelvin Kinuthia, also known as Official Kinuthia, made headlines when he documented losing 5 kg in just 7 days after starting weekly Ozempic injections.
Starting at 148 kg and dropping to 143 kg, he celebrated the rapid change online, calling it a “big flex” and sharing clips of his new body fitting into outfits that once felt too tight. Kinuthia, known for his cross-dressing content, credited the injections for helping revive his style confidence.
Murugi Munyi
Influencer Murugi Munyi is among other Kenyan celebrities who have opened up about embracing Ozempic alongside procedures like liposuction and gym routines. Murugi is among the few influencers who are usually excited to share their weight loss journey with their fans. Now and then, she takes it to her Instagram, whether she is at the gym or doing her hospital visits.
These celebrities represent a rising trend in Kenya’s entertainment circles: turning to Ozempic to support weight loss. While stories of fast results are attention‑grabbing, medical experts and public discussions warn about cost, potential side effects like nausea, and fatigue.
These celebrities are not shy to share with the public their transformation methods and how they got there.