Comedian and philanthropist Eric Omondi has launched a public fundraising appeal for radio presenter and digital content creator Natalie Githinji, who is undergoing treatment after being hospitalized following a severe endometriosis flare-up.
Omondi announced the appeal through his social media platforms after Githinji disclosed that she had been admitted to hospital due to complications arising from the chronic condition. He called on Kenyans to contribute towards her medical expenses, saying the broadcaster required financial support as she received treatment.
The fundraising drive has drawn widespread attention online, with supporters sharing messages of encouragement and making contributions toward Githinji’s hospital bill.
Natalie, who has spoken publicly about her struggle with endometriosis over the years, revealed that the latest flare-up caused intense pain and required urgent medical care. In a statement shared on her social media pages, she described the physical and financial toll of living with the condition.
“Endometriosis is painful, exhausting and expensive,” Natalie said, explaining that treatment often involves repeated hospital visits, medication and specialized care.
Her remarks renewed calls for greater awareness of endometriosis, a chronic condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing severe pelvic pain, painful menstrual cycles and, in some cases, fertility complications.
Eric Omondi, who has in recent years spearheaded several public fundraising campaigns through his Sisi Kwa Sisi initiative, urged Kenyans to rally behind the media personality during her recovery.
“Let’s come together and support Natalie during this difficult time,” Omondi appealed in his fundraising message.
The appeal adds to Omondi’s growing list of charitable initiatives, which have included mobilizing financial assistance for families facing medical emergencies, accident victims and other Kenyans in need.
Githinji has become one of the country’s most vocal advocates for endometriosis awareness. Since publicly disclosing her diagnosis, she has used her platform to encourage women experiencing persistent menstrual pain to seek medical attention and has repeatedly called for improved access to diagnosis and treatment.
Her advocacy follows similar campaigns by other Kenyan public figures, including the late media personality Njambi Koikai, whose openness about living with endometriosis helped increase public understanding of the condition.
Medical experts note that endometriosis is a long-term gynecological condition that often goes undiagnosed for years because its symptoms are frequently mistaken for normal menstrual pain. Early diagnosis and specialized treatment are considered critical in managing the disease and reducing complications.
As of publication, neither Omondi nor Githinji had disclosed the amount raised through the fundraising campaign. However, the appeal continued to attract support from fans, fellow media personalities and members of the public.
The latest development has also renewed conversations about the high cost of managing chronic illnesses in Kenya and the growing role of public fundraising campaigns in helping patients meet medical expenses.