Kenyan media personality Mary Njambi Koikai also known as Fyah Mummah has died after a long battle with endometriosis. News of her death has shocked many as it comes shortly after she appealed for blood donations following her recent hospitalization at Nairobi Hospital. “Hi fam, I’m currently admitted at the Pioneer Ward Nairobi Hospital, and I require blood O positive.
Kindly ask for blood donors for Mary Njambi Koikai,” the post read. Njambi’s struggles with endometriosis were well-documented over the years. She had previously received treatment in the United States for complications from the disease.
Endometriosis is a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. The cause of endometriosis is unknown. There is no known way to prevent endometriosis.
There is no cure, but its symptoms can be treated with medicines or, in some cases, surgery. The Reggae MC’s full diagnosis was Stage IV Endometriosis, catamenial pneumothorax with diaphragmatic endometriosis, sigmoid and rectovaginal endometriosis, and abnormal appendix. ALSO READ: Following her death, tributes poured in from fellow media personalities, celebrities and fans alike.
These include the Afropop band Sauti Sol, media personalities Tallia Oyando, Maina Kageni and many more. Njambi had been a vocal advocate for endometriosis awareness and had even tried her hand at politics by vying for the Dagoretti South MP race during the 2022 general elections. 0 SHARES Share Tweet.