Lilian Nganga Voices Concern Over Kenyan Celebrities' Alleged Ozempic Use for Weight Loss

 

Former Machakos County First Lady Lilian Nganga has taken to her Instagram Stories to express her concern regarding the alleged widespread use of the drug Ozempic by Kenyan celebrities for weight loss and the potential influence this might have on their fanbase.

In a series of direct and questioning statements, Nganga did not mince her words. Her posts, captured on her Instagram Story, read:

Ozempic.

Why are y'all using it so much!?

OBI

CLUB

To each their own, of course,

BUT

Have all other means of losing weight failed!?

Bad influence, I say!

Nganga's remarks come amidst growing speculation and unconfirmed reports about the use of Ozempic, a medication primarily prescribed for type 2 diabetes, for off-label weight loss within certain circles of Kenyan public figures.

While acknowledging individual autonomy with the phrase "To each their own, of course," Nganga's subsequent questions reveal a deeper concern. She questions whether "all other means of losing weight have failed" for those reportedly using the drug, suggesting a potential reliance on a pharmaceutical shortcut rather than traditional methods like diet and exercise.

Her concluding statement, "Bad influence, I say!" directly addresses the potential negative impact of celebrities openly or implicitly endorsing or utilizing such medications for cosmetic purposes. Nganga's worry stems from the message it might send to their followers, particularly young and impressionable individuals, about healthy and sustainable approaches to weight management.

Ozempic, while effective for blood sugar control and weight loss in diabetic patients, can also come with potential side effects. Its use solely for cosmetic weight loss raises ethical and health concerns within the medical community.