Kenyan actress Jackie Matubia has opened up about her experience using Mounjaro, sharing some of the physical changes she has experienced since starting the medication.
Matubia revealed that the medication has changed how her body responds to certain foods, particularly fatty meals.
She recalled having a strong reaction after eating fatty food on the first day she received her injection.
“The first day I got the shot, I came home and found the children eating some nice fatty food. I thought, ‘one piece won’t hurt.’ I vomited,” Matubia said.
Beyond her reaction to fatty food, Matubia said she has noticed a significant change in how she experiences temperature.
The actress explained that she previously slept comfortably in light clothing but now needs several layers to stay warm at night.
“I have been feeling cold. I used to be the person sleeping in shorts and tank tops. Now I’m sleeping with socks, a sweater, and duvets,” she said.
Matubia also revealed that her sleeping habits have changed considerably.
Before starting the medication, she said she could stay awake until around 1 a.m. and wake up as early as 5 a.m.
She described herself as a light sleeper.
That routine has since changed.
“Nowadays I’m not a light sleeper; by 7 p.m. I’m gone,” Matubia said.
Matubia’s latest experience comes after she previously documented another major weight-loss journey.
In 2022, the actress underwent an Allurion gastric balloon procedure after giving birth to her second child.
She later revealed that she had moved from 105kg to 93.3kg within two months of the procedure.
In September 2026, Matubia also revealed that she had lost 4kg in one week while working on her weight and cortisol levels.
