Former TV presenter and reggae queen, Njambi Koikai has been in hospital battling endometriosis, a condition which has been a great pain in her entire life. She kicked of the 3 days of yellow to create awareness for endometriosis. Those who have joined her in the campaign are supposed to wear yellow clothes.
While at hospital, she was all tears of joy after Kenyan artists paid her a surprise visit. Rapper King Kaka and gospel musician Benachi made her smile after they visited her. She shared her joy through her Instagram page where she wrote; “Hey fam….guess who paid me a surprise visit? Yes King Kaka. Thank you so much for the love and support. Much respect for your Bank on Me Sanitary Towels Campaign.
It was great discussing endometriosis with you. Great kuona maze vile umekuwa international bro. King Kaka alikuwa designer wa maposter zetu za reggae back in the day enzi za Taveta Road na Luthuli akiwa Sunguch sahi ni King. Much love Sunguch. Shukran kwa kunitembelea. Unajua maze vile nimemiss mtaa nikafeel ni kaa niko base jo. Shukran sana na God azidi kukubless Benachi asante sana for the surprise visit. Eastlando Royalty.”
In support of Njambi, Janet Mbugua also joined in the 3 days of yellow where she also shared her journey in battling endometriosis. Through her Instagram page she wrote; “This was me in 2015. Ten years earlier, in 2005, I had just undergone a laparoscopy for deep ovarian endometriosis, also known as endometriomas or ovarian cysts.
It causes the formation of cavities within the ovary that fill with blood. It had been years, literally since high school, of painful, prolonged periods that sometimes rendered me unable to go to class or to the office, especially during the first few days of my cycle. Finally getting a diagnosis was such a breakthrough and I was put on birth control thereafter and have had to continue using this, except for the times we were trying for a baby.
Until today, if I don’t take my medication, I’ll struggle during my period. Endometriosis affects an estimated 1 in 10 women during their reproductive years (ie. usually between the ages of 15 to 49), which is approximately 176 million women in the world. So, let’s wear yellow and stand with endo warriors like Elsie Odhiambo, Njmabi Koikai, Ciru Muriuki and many others. Let’s talk periods and most importantly, let’s talk period pain. Because ladies (and gents), a very painful, prolonged period is NOT normal.”