Natalie Githinji Calls for Continued Endometriosis Awareness After KICC Event

Kenyan media personality Natalie Githinji has called for continued conversations about endometriosis, urging the public not to allow awareness efforts to end with her Endometriosis Warriors event.

Natalie made the remarks on Sunday, September 27, 2026, during the gathering at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), which brought together thousands of women, supporters, celebrities, musicians and dancers.

During a conversation with Janet Mbugua, Natalie was asked how people could continue supporting girls and women living with endometriosis after the event.

She urged attendees to keep discussing the condition and advocating for action beyond the gathering.

“Don’t stop talking about endometriosis until something is done,” Natalie said, encouraging people to continue raising awareness even after leaving the event.

Natalie’s Personal Endometriosis Journey

Natalie has been open about her experience living with endometriosis and the challenges she encountered while seeking treatment.

Her condition eventually led to hospitalisation and surgery after complications associated with the disease.

Beyond the physical challenges, Natalie has spoken about the emotional and financial pressures that can accompany treatment.

She has also shared aspects of her recovery journey, encouraging other women undergoing treatment to be patient with themselves and avoid comparing their recovery with someone else’s.

From Hospitalisation to Surgery

Natalie’s health journey reached a significant stage when she underwent surgery to treat complications associated with endometriosis.

While the procedure marked an important step in her treatment, she has continued to emphasise that recovery takes time and can differ from one person to another.

She has used her experience to advocate for greater understanding and support for women living with the condition.

Natalie also recalled discussions about raising money to enable her to travel abroad for surgery. Having eventually undergone the procedure in Kenya, she said the experience made her think about women who cannot afford treatment.

“If I could have surgery here, what about the rest of the women?” she asked, highlighting the wider challenge of access to care.

Endometriosis Warriors Event

Natalie’s personal experience contributed to the creation of the Endometriosis Warriors event, organised through her Yellow Bold Girl Initiative in partnership with Eric Omondi’s Sisi Kwa Sisi Initiative Kenya.

The KICC gathering combined awareness activities with music, dance and entertainment, creating a platform for women living with endometriosis and their supporters to share experiences.

Natalie became emotional after taking the stage and seeing the size of the crowd that had gathered to support the cause.

The event also brought public attention to the challenges associated with endometriosis and encouraged more open conversations about the condition.

‘Make Every Day an Awareness Day’

Natalie said awareness should continue beyond the event itself.

She called on members of the public to treat every day as an opportunity to talk about endometriosis and support those affected.

“Every single day, make it endometriosis awareness day, because people are suffering,” she said.

The media personality also pointed to the financial burden associated with endometriosis treatment, noting that women both within Nairobi and outside the capital can struggle to afford the care they require.

Natalie said she had previously considered raising about KSh6 million to help women access treatment, but acknowledged that the amount would not be sufficient to meet the needs of everyone affected.

Beyond One Event

The Endometriosis Warriors gathering has therefore become part of a broader conversation about awareness, treatment and support for women living with the condition.

For Natalie, the next phase is keeping that conversation alive after the crowds have dispersed.

She is calling on the public to continue discussing endometriosis, sharing information, supporting affected women and advocating for better access to care.

Her message comes as she continues to use her personal experience to encourage women facing similar challenges to seek support and avoid suffering in silence.