Reggae MC Mary Njambi Koikai has succumbed to endometriosis at Nairobi Hospital.
Reports indicate that Koikai, who has battled with endometriosis since she was aged 13 passed away on Monday night.
Recently, the former TV and radio host had asked Kenyans to donate blood to help her recover.
"Hi fam, I am currently admitted at Pioneer Ward Nairobi Hospital and I kindly require blood O positive. Kindly asking for a blood donor for Mary Njambi Koikai,” Koikai said on her X handle.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), endometriosis is a painful disorder where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, causing inflammation.
The ailment can cause severe pain in the pelvis and make it harder for a person to get pregnant.
The veteran reggae host complained that late diagnosis and lack of treatment in the country made the situation worse.
“The damage caused due to late diagnosis and lack of treatment in our country it took me 17 years to get a diagnosis. After fundraising for specialized treatment."
“The extent of the disease had spread to my teeth, heart, appendix and affected my spine causing my organs to shift to the left. The adverse effects of Endometriosis and Adenomyosis cause infertility,” she said.
Jahmby went further to explain that she had undergone countless surgeries because her lungs would fail every month during her periods.
“In my case, that lining grew in my lungs, causing my lungs to collapse every month and countless surgeries (were conducted),” she disclosed.
At one point, Jahmby rallied President William Ruto and other leaders to chip in and assist her in paying her medical bills and therapy charges.
"This is a sincere and heartfelt call of help to a few Kenyan leaders but allow me to address this to President William Ruto first as he makes his state visit to the US. Mr. President, one of the thematic areas of your visit is investment in health," Koikai communicated in a post.
The reggae MC had also requested former Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho to help her settle a Ksh 2.4 million hospital bill.
