Kenya is witnessing a dramatic cultural shift as the traditional view of weight as a symbol of wealth gives way to a modern obsession with slimness. At the Nairobi Bariatric Center, once-quiet hallways are now bustling with patients seeking everything from Ozempic injections to advanced body-sculpting surgeries. While social media pressures and “unfat” hashtags drive many toward these procedures, others are making empowered, “unapologetic” choices to redefine their own beauty standards. However, experts warn that these “shortcuts” aren’t always easy, carrying high financial costs and the risk of unregulated markets. Whether for health or vanity, Kenya’s weight-loss boom is a high-stakes trend that’s reshaping both bodies and societal expectations.
BBC
