Kenyan Celebrities Who Have Undergone Tremendous Weight Loss Journeys

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Nyakundi Report

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Primary source Kenyan Digest archive

This archive report was first published on 25 May 2021.

May 25, 2021, marked a significant day for several Kenyan celebrities who had been battling underlying medical conditions or desiring a smaller physique. After successful body transformations, they have shared their joy with fans.

Willis Raburu, a news anchor, made a decision to lose weight after a doctor warned him that it could be the cause of his death. He also fell victim to online trolls over his huge body size. Through exercising, he embarked on a weight loss journey and, 7 months down the line, he could not hide his joy after losing 21.5 Kgs.

Celestine Ndinda, popularly known as Wakavinye, comedian NJugush's wife, gained a lot of body weight after giving birth to his son, Tugi. Two months ago, Celestine shared her pictures before and after the weight loss, and the difference was huge. NJugush went on to congratulate her for achieving the weight she desired.

Njugush wrote, "well done Wa Tugi, like you have really worked on yourself. Well done. I am so proud of you!we keep moving, it surely did not take a day but finally you are here. I will always love you in both sizes."

Arnelisa Muigai, the Keroche breweries heiress, is a true definition of body transformation as she finally achieved 57 KGs, the weight she desired. Through working out and change of diet, Arnelisa was able to shade more than 30KGs. She denied rumours that she had achieved the body shape through liposuction.

Arnelisa said, "I'll educate you. Lipo is only performed around the stomach area, but if you look at me, i am skinny everywhere, thats what strict dieting does."

These celebrities have inspired many with their tremendous weight loss journeys.

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