Suba North Member of Parliament Milly Odhiambo has revealed her past insecurities about her body, particularly the size of her backside.
In a Facebook post, the outspoken legislator shared that she once wished her behind was smaller, only to watch trends shift dramatically as women now undergo surgery to enhance what she once hoped to shrink.
Her post triggered an outpouring of stories from Kenyan women online, many of whom opened up about their personal struggles with body image, particularly relating to the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) trend.
“I’ve always loved myself and how I look, but at one point, I was very self-conscious about my backside and wished it was smaller. Now, girls are paying to enhance them. Life has no balance. Awuoro,” she reflected on the unexpected twists of beauty standards.
Jacquie Adhiambo recounted her experience living in Europe, stating she used to hide her naturally large backside under long tops and avoided tucking in her blouses.
“Fast forward 35 years, people are now wearing padded pants and going for BBLs. Today, I proudly tuck in my blouses. #Adhiambosianda,” she celebrated her journey to self-acceptance.
Iris Irene Onyango offered a contrasting experience, explaining her challenges with having a smaller backside and the ridicule she faced, even from strangers.
“Two men once gossiped about my tiny behind in Luo, unaware that I understood every word. I used to wish it was bigger, but now I’ve grown into my body. I wish they could see me now,” she shared, adding a humorous but touching note.
The Facebook thread became a mosaic of experiences, with women from all walks of life sharing how societal expectations shaped their self-perception. One user summed it up poignantly: “Some people pay to have them bigger; others want them smaller. Life really has no balance.”
Another chimed in with bold pride: “Ehe, my behind is my trademark, no apologies.”