Isaac Mwaura's wife, Nelius Mukami, shares her battle with endometriosis after surgery

Nelius Mukami shares her battle with endometriosis. (Courtesy)

Nelius Mukami, the wife of politician Isaac Mwaura, has been discharged from the hospital after a difficult surgery.

Mukami has been battling endometriosis for over ten years. She shared the news on social media with a photo of herself in a wheelchair holding a bouquet of flowers.

“Bent but not broken. I am finally out of the hospital and cannot express enough how grateful I am for all the prayers, best wishes, and unwavering support. The surgery had its challenges, but thanks to the skilled doctors, everything was handled with great care,” Mukami said in her post.

She also thanked her family and friends for their support. “To my incredible family and friends, your love and encouragement helped me through the toughest moments. I am now on the journey to healing and restoration, and your support has truly made all the difference.”

Mukami had a light-hearted message for those who promised to buy her lunch. “And to everyone who promised to buy me lunch once I’m well—this is your official notice! I’m already dreaming of pepper steak, grilled meats, burgers, and every spicy dish I can get my hands on. The foodie in me is ready to feast, so I’ll be cashing in on those offers soon!”

Mukami’s fight with endometriosis has been long and difficult. A week before her discharge, she shared an emotional post from the hospital.

“They say the third time’s a charm. Today, I’m going in for my third Endometriosis surgery—this time to address both endometriosis and adenomyosis,” she wrote. “This part of my life isn’t something I often talk about. It’s been over ten years since I received a positive diagnosis for endometriosis, though my journey with chronic pain began long before that.”

She opened up about the impact of the illness, including severe pain, depression, and infertility.

“This pain has brought its own battles: severe dysmenorrhoea, depression, infertility, and years of relying on painkillers just to get by,” she said. “I want to remind everyone that painful periods aren’t normal, and they don’t magically go away after childbirth.”

Mukami is a passionate Premature Birth and Maternal Health Advocate. She is the founder of the Kena Foundation, an NGO that supports premature babies and promotes maternal mental health.

In September 2023, Mukami shared her personal struggles with mental health and suicide prevention. To mark Suicide Awareness Day, she proudly displayed her semi-colon tattoo.

"As we celebrate Suicide Awareness Day, I wear my semi-colon tattoo with pride. It reminds me that even though I have struggled with depression, I have attempted suicide and battled mental illness, my life can still go on, and it will still go on,” she said.