×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Stay Informed, Even Offline
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Slimming wires: Unpacking the jaw-clenching weight loss trend that is taking Kenya by storm

Weight Loss. Happy afro woman measuring her waist using tape after fitness exercise, smiling at camera.Getty Images

Monica Muroki had been locked in a frustrating battle with her weight for years. Despite seeking help from a nutritionist and enduring gruelling gym sessions, the digits on the scale stubbornly refused to change. "Previously, I had been working out at the gym, where I realised I was struggling, I think because I had a lot of weight. I kept hurting my knees, so I could not work out well," she narrated.

Complicating matters further, her gynaecologist had warned that her weight posed significant risks due to underlying medical conditions. Muroki was determined to find a solution, so she turned to extensive research.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Support Independent Journalism

Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.

Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit of credible journalism.

Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payment Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902