Please enable JavaScript to view advertisements.
×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands Daily
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

This is why I'm using gastric balloon to lose weight, Fatma Chidagaya

Fatma Chidagaya was once petite but gained weight over five years, reaching 114kg. March 12, 2026. [File Courtesy]

On March 12, Fatma Chidagaya walked into Avane Plastic Surgery Hospital in Gigiri, Nairobi, sat in Dr Pranav Pancholi’s clinic, and swallowed a capsule-sized balloon.

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