Kenyan comedian and content creatorI am kabugi has visited media personality Natalie Githinji in hospital as she continues to deal with complications linked to endometriosis.
Kabugi shared a photo from his visit on Instagram, recalling their relationship more than a decade ago while urging Kenyans to support Natalie during her current health struggle.
“13 years ago karibu tufanye ndoa 🤭😂, still a very Lovely and bubbly soul but Leah is not Okay 🥹❤️,” he wrote.
The comedian said Natalie needs both financial and public support as she prepares for laparoscopic surgery to treat endometriosis.
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Appeal for financial support
Kabugi said the cost of laparoscopic surgery can range from about KSh350,000 to more than KSh1.5 million, depending on the severity of the condition and the medical facility.
“Natalie needs your help financially to undergo Laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis.”
The appeal comes as Natalie continues to speak publicly about the challenges of living with the condition.
Natalie has battled endometriosis for years and has previously described the impact it has had on her health and daily life. In June 2026, she again asked her followers to keep sharing information about the condition and described her journey as difficult.
A long battle with endometriosis
Natalie has previously revealed that her painful cramps and heavy periods began in 2016. She later discovered that she had endometriosis, years after the symptoms first appeared.
She has also undergone treatment after the condition affected areas including her bladder, ovaries, fallopian tube and uterus.
In July 2026, Natalie described endometriosis as her “worst nightmare” while expressing hope that better ways of managing the condition would become available.
Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. It can cause severe pain and other complications.
Remembering Njambi Koikai
Natalie’s advocacy has also been shaped by her friendship with the late media personality Njambi Koikai, who battled endometriosis for many years.
Koikai died in June 2024 while receiving treatment at The Nairobi Hospital. Natalie had previously spoken about how the two supported each other through hospital visits and conversations about living with the condition.
Kabugi’s visit has now added another public show of support as Natalie seeks treatment.
His message also carried a reminder that severe period pain should not automatically be dismissed.
“Natalie needs you to be informed that not every period pain is a ‘wacha kujifanya tulia pain’.”
