Before she left Kenya for US for treatment, Njambi Koikai had already undergone 12 surgeries. She had been misdiagnosed for 19 years before doctors knew for sure she was suffering from endometriosis.

She first noticed the condition when she was 13 during her menstrual circle that caused her pain. Since then extreme pain is what characterized Njambi’s periods.

Njambi has documented her struggle with endometriosis on her posts on social media. How her lungs collapsed everything she got her periods, how she lost a boyfriend due to painful sex, she has said it all.

On February 22nd 2018, Njambi traveled to US after well-wishers raised money for her to seek treatment there. Since February to date, Njambi has been receiving treatment at a hospital in Atlanta.

Medical bravery

Even in US, Njambi still had to undergo multiple surgeries before her condition finally improved months later after admission. Njambi has now been feted for her resilience, she was awarded Atlanta Presidential Mashujaa Award for Medical Bravery.

“I’ve fought a battle that is inexplicable. I’ve continuously shared about it. Today I want to thank the following people.Almighty God. You have been so gracious. You have been good to me. God loves me,” wrote Njambi in part upon receiving the award.

Media personality Njambi Koikai has been admitted at a hospital in Atlanta, America for the past seven months. The former Trend panelist left Kenya for US to receive treatment for Thoracic Endometriosis – a condition which caused her lungs to collapse regularly.

Njambi is recovering impressively, she revealed that she is now gaining weight. She only weighed 36 kilos in February when she left for US.

“Hey fam,yaani to be honest, I still marvel at why I’m alive. There’s a beautiful purpose as to why I’ve suffered so much. There’s a reason why I’ve been rejected, abused and dealt with a chronic disease. I’m not bitter at all. All these things have made me such a beautiful woman who’s evolving each day. I’m so happy with my progress. I was only 36kgs when i came to America for treatment. We had tried everything at home. Never been a good eater and that made the condition worse. I’ve been eating well and gradually adding weight until what the doctor recommended,” wrote Njambi.

Still needs your help

Njambi’s treatment wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of Kenyans who raised money for her treatment. She still needs Kes 2.9 million to offset the hospital bill and therapy costs.

Hey fam. Finishing strong.
Kindly help me finish strong to raise Kshs 2.9m to offset the hospital bill and therapy costs.
Paybill Number is 490681
Account Name is Jahmby Koikai Fund
For the international fam kindly see the gofundme link on my bio
For the US fam cashapp is 678-478-7804.
$Lucy Karuri
In the for section kindly put Njambi Endofund

Njambi Koikai has had to deal with critics since she first made public appeal to help her raise money for her treatment abroad.

Even some of Njambi’s relatives came out to claim that she was using money raised for her to put up flats on the land belonging to her grandmother.

Also read: “Her aunt tells me she only needs 2M, 8M they will use to build flats” Family wrangles rock Njambi Koikai’s fundraising

Njambi however has been very open about her condition, she updates her fans on social media about the slightest test that’s carried on her.

Even so, some people still questions Njambi’s health and fundraising. The popular TV presenter was forced to respond to a Facebook group that was questioning her sincerity.

Nothing to hide

Njambi explained in detail her condition and how she ended up asking for a fundraiser to undergo treatment in Atlanta, America.

I’ve just seen a group on facebook discussing my health and my fundraising. Well i begin by stating this. You go misdiagnosed for 19years. You undergo more than 12 surgeries. You lose your job. While you’re at it, your grandma who raised you has pancreatic cancer stage 4. There’s only one person working with an income helping the entire family. She couldn’t manage it alone. The entertainment company you run is out of business.You step out and still hustle while you’re sick. You have no medical insurance. After every hospital admission in Nairobi, comes a bill of 300k. You later find out what the problem is. You arm yourself with all the knowledge and information. You embark on a journey to find doctors who can treat you. You get to America and the surgery is done. You develop more complications. The American healthcare system is nothing close to our system at home. The bills are crazy. I’m recovering greatly and if that is something that makes anyone doubt my fight, I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry and sad that anyone would think I’m here taking advantage of people. I’m relearning everything. My body was reset to factory settings. It’s so sad that people still have so much to say. I’ve laid my life bare for the whole world to see sometimes against the wishes of my family because i want to LIVE. I’VE FOUGHT TO LIVE. I’M FIGHTING SO THAT OTHER WOMEN WILL NEVER HAVE TO FUNDRAISE AND GO THROUGH THIS FRUSTRATION. I’VE REBELLED AGAINST WHAT DOCTORS TOLD ME AT HOME. GOD’S BEEN WITH ME. I’VE HEARD LOADS SAID ABOUT ME. I WON’T STOP UNTIL I’M 100% RECOVERED. NOBODY WANTS TO BE IN MY SITUATION.
NO ONE WANTS THIS FRUSTRATION.
IT’S MENTALLY, EMOTIONALLY, PHYSICALLY DRAINING.
IF I DIED THEY WOULD STILL TALK. I’M HERE FOR A GREAT REASON AND IF YOU CAN’T SUPPORT AND GENUINELY CHEER THE FACT THAT I’M ALIVE, I’M SAD FOR YOU. IF YOU SERIOUSLY CAN’T CHEER THE FACT THAT I’VE BROUGHT HOPE TO SO MANY LITTLE GIRLS, I’M SAD FOR YOU.
RECOVERY IS NOT EASY. I’M NOT RECOVERING FROM A HEADACHE. I’M RECOVERING FROM DECADES OF PAIN. PAIN YOU WOULD NEVER UNDERSTAND.
I’M AGAINST WOMEN WHO ALWAYS PUT OTHER WOMEN DOWN.
IT’S PLAIN WRONG. This is an old pic.
#supportotherwomen
#letmelive
#supportiskey

Njambi Koikai lost her grandmother whom she used to refer to as “mum” because she was the one who raised her. Njambi’s grandma died sometimes in March 2016.

Njambi’s grandmother succumbed to pancreatic cancer, the radio presenter had  just been discharged from surgery only to go home and find out that the cancer had spread to her granny’s brain.

“I lost my grandma to pancreatic cancer in 2016. I had just been discharged from surgery and i remember going home in stitches and found out that the cancer had spread to her brain. Our mummy was senile when she left this earth. The most devastating day of my life. In the midst of everything we have gone through as a family, we are all grieving. Most of my friends had met mummy. She raised all of us and mum was our big sister.The late Achieng Abura once shared about the tragedy that hit their family and how it changed and divided them. My grandma was a martriach. She was our glue and when she left we were all left to wonder how and who will be the glue,” wrote Njambi in part.

Fight for my mum and sister

Njambi says she is strong in her fight against endometriosis because she knows her grandma is proud of how she has fought a disease that she saw ravage her even as she was dying.  She is also fighting for her mother and sister because she wants to see them happy.

I think my mum is the strongest woman on earth. Her mother had pancreatic cancer stage 4 while i was in hospital undergoing surgeries for a condition we knew nothing about. She’s had to take care of us and take care of herself. I write in tears and i tell God whatever it is, i will fight for my mum and my sister. I will finish strong because i need them to be happy and smile. I want to give my mom and my sis the best. I will finish strong because i know my grandma is proud of how I’ve fought a disease that she saw ravage me even as she was dying. We miss mummy dearly. Every single day. To all the people who’ve had to deal with grief, understand this. It just doesn’t go away and no amount of words can ever console or comfort grief but time.
I’m finishing strong. I’m fighting every day. Thank you for standing with this girl Jahmby Koikai. Thank you for your support. Kindly help me finish strong to raise Kshs 3.4 million to cover the hospital bill and therapy costs.
Paybill Number is 490681
Account Name is Jahmby Koikai Fund
For the international fam kindly see the gofundme link on my bio
For the US fam cashapp is 678-478-7804
Lucy Karuri
In the for section kindly put Njambi Endofund

Njambi Koikai has been through too much already, some heartless person impersonating her should be the least of her worries right now.

Njambi is in need of Kes 4.8 million for hospital bill and therapy. She developed multiple complications after the main surgery thus needs the money for therapy and hospital bill.

Whereas Njambi is worrying about raising the money, some malicious person has opened a pseudo Instagram account perhaps to con unsuspecting Kenyans.

 Help me report it

Njambi is appealing to Kenyans to be cautious about someone impersonating her. The former radio presenter raised alarm saying the fake account was lifting content from her real account to confuse people.

“Hey fam please help me report this fake account impersonating me. @jahmby_koikai. This is A FAKE ACCOUNT, my official handle has no underscore. I have no idea why someone would want to be in this situation. Whoever you are just stop copy pasting and lifting pictures off my page. Help me report it tafadhali and beware of people sharing my content out there. This whole medical situation will come to an end soon. I will overcome and get back on my feet. Kindly report this @jahmby_koikai impersonator. This was created 8 hours ago. Shame on the person who did this. Now they’ve gone ahead and made it private. We shall still report it. They have now changed the handle to @mummahjahmbykoikai,” wrote Njambi Koikai.

Njambi Koikai has been admitted at an American hospital since February 2018. The former Trend panelist traveled to US to seek treatment for endometriosis.

She developed multiple complications after the main surgery. Njambi is currently undergoing therapy, she needs money for the therapy and to settle pending hospital bills.

“This has not been an easy journey for me. I developed complications right after the main surgery that saw me undergo a few other surgeries with all the tubes. I’m tube free now. I’m undergoing therapy. I’m still fundraising to pay off the pending hospital bill and therapy,” wrote Njambi in part.

4.8 million

Njambi appeals for Kes 4.8 million for hospital bill and therapy. She sent a humble plea to leaders and Kenyans in general to help her raise the money.

“We had a Mugithi night last weekend and we raised Kshs.200,000. I’m in need of Kshs. 4.8m.My country people please help me tag the following people, kindly asking one more time. It never hurt to try?
Please help me tag @ukenyatta @deputypresidentkenya @odingaraila @he.babuowino @esthermpassaris @joho_001 @jsakaja @nanawanjikugecaga @kanze_dena @teamd2d
Please add anyone else I’ve forgotten?

Paybill Number is 490681
Account Name is Jahmby Koikai Fund
For the US fam cashapp is 678-478-7804
In the for section kindly put ‘Njambi Endofund’

Njambi Koikai is still recuperating at an American hospital where she has undergone several procedures to cure endometriosis. The former NTV host left Kenya for Atlanta, US sometimes in February.

Njambi has been suffering from endometriosis for years. The condition made her lungs collapse every month during her periods. She also experienced painful menstruation.

She recently talked about her condition in an interview with BBC. Njambi says endometriosis has even made her relationships to end.

Boyfriends run away

The former NTV host says her partners could not understand her condition. She says she lost boyfriends because of painful sex caused by endometriosis.

“Yes, yes because the pain is so much I don’t even want to go through it. And to find somebody who understands that and someone who is willing to live with you through that pain is hard. You know having to see you go through pain every single month is crazy,” said Njambi Koikai.

Njambi Koikai traveled to US sometimes in February to receive treatment. She was suffering Endometriosis – a condition that made her lungs collapse every time she received her periods.

The radio presenter has responded well to treatment, she is however in need of Kes 5 million to pay for the pending hospital bill and cost of therapy.

Njambi recently took to social media to narrate how Endometriosis ravaged her life for the past 19 years. She reveals that it all started when she was only 13.

“As a little girl, i had big dreams. I was a geeky brainy child. Never did i think that life has it’s own twists and turns. I got my first period at 13. I’d catch the KBS to Ambassadeur and head to school. On this day though, i felt a certain sharp pain in my abdomen. Then i started sweating and you all know how those KBS buses would be so packed in the morning…i felt like I’d just been dropped in the middle of Qatar, Bahrain, Dubai, the Sahara Desert and a little mix of Mombasa with Wajir. Joto mwenda. I turned back and went home. Long story short, I’d started my period. That pain never left my body for the last 19years,” wrote Njambi in part.

Lost opportunities

Njambi says the condition robbed her of a normal life and numerous opportunities. She says that she was even dumped because of the period pains she experienced.

“Endometriosis ravaged me from the onset of my period. I learnt to live with it. I learnt to work with it. I learnt to scream and enjoy myself on radio and when i couldn’t work I’d call in sick. I learnt to chin up and read the news on tv with it. I learnt to live with pain. Pain has been a part of me for so long. I’ve lost great opportunities because of this pain. I was dumped because of this pain and i ended up in some crazy relationships. I’ve been receiving treatment and the healing process has not been easy. Endometriosis ravaged my body. There’s healing. There’s hope. We are overcoming. I’m moving over into a new realm of normalcy and I’m ready for it. My prayer is that God will bless me with all the strength to help other women battling Endometriosis. It’s been one heck of a journey but i don’t regret it. These are the lessons I’m carrying forward. God’s faithfulness, grit, endurance, tenacity, faith, hope, truth, love and justice. Jer 29:11. My heart is now being monitored due to a thickening on the outside layer caused by Endometriosis. I’ve dealt with crazy heart rates over the years so I’m now seeing a cardiologist with my other 2 doctors,” Njambi narrated.

Njambi still needs your help to  pay for the pending hospital bill and cost of therapy. You can send your contributions to:
Paybill Number is 490681
Account Name is Jahmby Koikai Fund

Njambi Koikai refutes claims she has brighten up her dark skin. The former Trend panelist is still in America where she has been receiving treatment for endometriosis.

Njambi has greatly improved since she arrived in America three months ago. She confirmed that for the first time in a long time she felt no pain during her period.

Also read: “I’ve never experienced a painless period since i was 13. God is truly gracious” Joy as Njambi Koikai finally responds to treatment

Skin lightening?

The three months she has spent at the hospital in Atlanta has made her skin ‘lighten’. Njambi joked that it was the water in America that has changed her skin color.

“Yesterday’s therapy was painful. Today is a better day though quite rainy. Anyway najua watu wanadhani nimetoa tint. Zi sijatoa tint. Sasa home kuna scam mingi sana zinaendelea but ile scam kubwa kabisa ni ya maji. Maze maji ya kanjo badala ifanye ngozi zetu zikuwe smooth nikutupararisha tu. Ukioga wewe na sandpaper mnakaa siblings. Niligundua kumbe mi ni mweupe ni vile maji ya mtaani iko na kasoro kiasi hahhhahahaha. Maji ya huku ni kama imeongezwa kafair and lovely kwa umbali????

“Anyway today is a busy hospital day and I’m tired. I just wanna eat and sleep but we have to fight for wellness and completely beat this thing, God is great.
Now fundraising for Kshs. 5million
Paybill Number is 490681
Account Name is Jahmby Koikai Fund,” wrote Njambi.

Njambi Koikai has been receiving treatment at an American hospital for the last three months. The former Trend panelist was suffering from Thoracic Endometriosis – a condition which caused her lungs to collapse regularly during her menses.

Njambi left for Atlanta, United States on February 22nd 2018 to seek treatment for her condition. For the past months things were not looking good for her.

Also read: Keep on fighting girl! Heartbreaking photos of Njambi Koikai in US hospital with several tubes inserted in her chest

Painless menstruation

Well, Njambi is finally responding to treatment. She confirmed that for the first time in a long time she felt no pain during her period.

“I love how my body is responding to treatment and therapy even though sometimes it may be painful and uncomfortable. Good news is i was on my period last week. I did not take any painkillers for my period or burn myself with a hot water bottle. My flow was not heavy either. I’ve never experienced a painless period since i was 13. God is truly gracious and placed me in the hands of the best doctors. My lungs did not collapse either. It felt abnormal. It felt so different to have a normal period. No injections for period pain,” wrote Njambi in part.

Njambi says she is sharing her experience to encourage more women to visit gynaecologists. Some women are still apprehensive about going to the hospital to inquire about their reproductive health.

“I’m writing this because many ladies are hitting my inbox with loads of questions and the main concern is fear. Fear to see a gynaecologist and get the bad news. Do not fear. Ignorance is not bliss. Please see a proper gynaecologist who will be able to assist you. I urge all of you sisters to make that step if you’ve been suffering from painful periods. There’s help and i believe we are going to make strides in women’s reproductive health care. I’m aware of the financial struggle that many of us are in. I’m also aware of the shortage of gynaecologists in our country. As i focus on healing, i think about you my sisters and what we can do to avoid another situation like mine.
For most of you who ask, my gynaecologist is Dr. Prafull Patel at Aga Khan Doctor’s Hospital Plaza 1st floor office number 0723121356. Do not be fear,” wrote Njambi.

Njambi still needs your help to offset her hospital bills. Please check the information below and help her where you can:

We are now at Kshs. 5.1m
Paybill Number is 490681
Account Name is Jahmby Koikai Fund
For the international fam kindly see the gofundme link on my bio
For the US fam cashapp is 678-478-7804
Lucy Karuri
In the for section put “Njambi Endofund”

Njambi Koikai has been admitted at a US hospital for over two weeks now. The former Trend panelist is putting on a spirited fight as she continues to undergo medical procedures.

She reveals that she has been in severe pain following the procedures. Doctors have successfully removed the endometriosis in her uterus, bowel area and ovaries but her lungs still remain a major challenge.

Njambi underwent 12 lung surgeries back at home that literally messed her lungs. She revealed that doctors in US told her she was only supposed to undergo a maximum of two lung surgeries.

“Been in hospital for over two weeks now. I had 4 chest tubes inserted and needed a walker to go to the bathroom and for physiotherapy. I will not describe the pain because i lack words that aptly fit what I’ve been through. So the endometriosis in my uterus, bowel area and ovaries was completely removed. The biggest challenge has been my lungs. The endometriosis had spread so much and the scar tissue plus the placement of wrong chest tubes back at home created this mess. My cardiothoracic surgeon here cannot believe all what had been to my chest and right lung area,” wrote Njambi in part.

Improvement

Njambi says she keeps on fighting because of prayers from people. She says she is now able to walk on her own breathe easy, talk and laugh.

“God has been so great. Your prayers are reaching God’s ears, heart, soul and mind. He sees and hears all. Thank you for all your prayers, love and support. We all focusing on healing and therapy. So the last two weeks have been filled with agony, pain, tears and more tears. But we serve a living God. 3 chest tubes were removed 2 days ago and i only have one small one left. I’m now able to walk on my own. Breathe easy. Talk and laugh etc.
I’m able to sit up, colour my books, listen to music as i thank God for every little thing He has done in my life. Your prayers, love and support are so welcome. God has blessed us with so many people who are taking care of us even when they shouldn’t. God is awesome.”

Njambi still needs your help with the medical bills. Send your contributions to:

Paybill Number is 490681
Account Name is Jahmby Koikai Fund
CashApp for diaspora fam is
Patricia Taylor
Phone number: 848-250-2704
Handle: $Kerubo19
On the For section: put “NJAMBI ENDO FUND”