Content Creator Chebet Ronoh has spoken publicly about the years of body shaming she experienced from the age of 18, including from adults and radio presenters, saying increased awareness and a personal spiritual awakening have helped her navigate the criticism.
Chebet Ronoh Recounts Years of Body Shaming
Speaking about her journey, she recalled repeatedly facing remarks targeting her body size from people significantly older than her. She said the comments began when she was 18 and continued through her early adulthood.
“I really thank God for awareness and for spiritual awakening because I was being body shamed since I was 18,” she said. “Even grown adults, including radio presenters, made comments about my body.”
She added that over the years she developed a strong sense of confidence rooted in self-acceptance.
According to her, learning to like herself has been a major turning point. “You think why I always have this confidence? It’s because I always like myself. There is nothing you can say to make me hate myself,” she said.
Celebrities Who Have Faced Similar Experiences
Georgina Njenga
Influencer Georgina Njenga faced public scrutiny after her pregnancy. Before giving birth, she had a model-like body, but after delivering safely, she gained weight, which she described as a normal part of postpartum recovery.
The changes attracted body-shaming comments across social media platforms.
Murugi Munyi
Content creator Murugi Munyi has previously been subjected to harsh remarks about her size. Huddah Monroe, founder of Huddah Cosmetics, directed a series of public insults at her, repeatedly commenting on her body.
Munyi responded by addressing the impact of online harassment on individuals.
Willis Raburu
Media personality Willis Raburu is among the public figures who have reported being body shamed. Some critics urged him to discontinue his cooking show, linking their remarks to his weight.
Raburu later underwent gastric bypass weight-loss surgery due to health-related reasons. In an interview with Mpasho, he urged people to be more considerate, saying sensitivity is crucial when discussing matters related to appearance.
BY Jane nduta
