TikTok star Kevin (Kelvin) Kinuthia has sent shockwaves across social media after hinting that he is preparing to undergo a uterus insertion surgery (UTX). The revelation came via an Instagram story where he wrote: “Life’s so private no one knows I’ll be having UTX.”
The cryptic post has stirred a heated debate, raising questions about the feasibility of the procedure, Kinuthia’s personal journey, and what this disclosure means in the broader context of gender, identity, and medicine in Kenya.
Kinuthia, who has built a career on his bold personality and cross-dressing content, did not provide further details about the surgery—when, where, or under whose care it would take place. But the single line was enough to ignite widespread conversation, with fans and critics alike scrambling to interpret the message.
Unlike his previous disclosures about weight-loss surgery and cosmetic ambitions, this revelation touches on an area of medicine that remains largely experimental even in advanced health systems.
Uterus transplantation, sometimes called uterus insertion surgery, is a highly complex medical procedure in which a uterus is implanted into a patient who was not born with one or who lost theirs to illness.
The surgery has been performed only a handful of times worldwide, mainly for women born without a uterus or those who had to undergo hysterectomies.
If Kinuthia is indeed planning to undergo such a procedure, it would be unprecedented in Kenya and among the first in Africa.
Kenyan social media exploded after Kinuthia’s Instagram story went viral. Supporters flooded his comment sections with encouragement, calling his decision “brave” and praising him for living his truth.
Others expressed doubt, questioning whether the procedure was medically possible or whether Kinuthia was using the statement as a publicity tactic. Memes, debates, and medical explainers quickly spread across X, Instagram, and TikTok.
Cultural commentators note that Kinuthia has always been a polarizing figure in Kenya—celebrated for breaking gender norms but often targeted by online trolls. This revelation adds another layer of controversy.
For Kinuthia, the disclosure is consistent with his pattern of candidly sharing personal milestones. From documenting his gastric balloon weight-loss procedure in 2022 to openly discussing his interest in breast enhancement, he has used his platform to normalize conversations about body modification and identity.
The UTX revelation, however, takes the conversation into new and uncharted territory—one that intersects with medicine, religion, and cultural values.
Where conversations about gender identity are often contentious, Kinuthia’s disclosure is bound to attract intense scrutiny. Kenya’s cultural and religious landscape is largely conservative, and the idea of a man undergoing a uterus insertion surgery challenges deeply held beliefs about biology and gender.
If Kinuthia does pursue uterus insertion surgery, it would mark a groundbreaking development in Kenya’s medical and cultural landscape. Whether or not the procedure is feasible, the mere suggestion has already expanded the boundaries of public discourse.
Medical implications: Raises awareness about advanced reproductive technologies.
Cultural implications: Forces reconsideration of rigid gender roles.
Social implications: Highlights the role of influencers in shaping national conversations.