Elizabeth Waitherero is a PCOS wellness advocate with lived experience, dedicated to driving awareness and promoting conversations around women’s health in Kenya.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Data Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science at The Co-operative University of Kenya, she is building a profile as an aspiring data scientist passionate about using technology for social good. Beyond the classroom, Kalondu is a PCOS wellness advocate who draws from her lived experience to raise awareness and empower others living with the condition.
With a growing portfolio of Python projects on GitHub and a keen interest in rural connectivity in Kenya, she represents a new generation of innovators dedicated to bridging the gap between technology, health, and community impact.
She is featured in this article sharing her story, her advocacy journey, and her vision for PCOS awareness in Kenya.
Meet Elizabeth Waitherero
Elizabeth Waitherero is a voice of advocacy shaped by lived experience.
“My name is Elizabeth Waitherero Kalondu. I’m currently pursuing a degree in Data Science while also working on initiatives that combine technology and social impact. Personally passionate about health and wellness, particularly around PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), I’ve been using my personal journey with PCOS to raise awareness and share practical insights that can help others better manage the condition.”
Elizabeth Waitherero
Her own experience with the condition has become the foundation of her advocacy.
Her path into advocacy was not planned but emerged from personal struggle. She explains that living with PCOS came with challenges such as diet restrictions, skin flare-ups, and the emotional weight of dealing with a condition that is often misunderstood. For a while, she carried that burden in silence, feeling isolated. However, everything shifted when she began sharing her experiences and realized that many other women were silently going through the same. That realization inspired her to use her voice to create awareness, provide encouragement, and share practical wellness tips.
This personal awakening was strengthened by the stories of others. “I’ve connected with friends and peers who have PCOS, and each story reinforces how widespread, yet hidden, the condition is,” Elizabeth notes. These shared experiences have deepened her commitment to creating spaces where women can access reliable information, receive timely diagnoses, and find supportive communities. Grounded in both her own journey and the voices of many, her advocacy carries a sincerity and urgency that resonates.
Driving Awareness, Creating Change
For Elizabeth Waitherero, advocacy is fueled by a deep conviction: “What drives me is knowing that awareness can change lives.” She points out that too often, PCOS is brushed off as “just irregular periods” or “a women’s issue,” yet the condition goes much deeper, affecting mental health, fertility, and overall quality of life. It is this reality that pushes her forward. “Helping even one person feel seen, informed, and supported keeps me going.”
Her advocacy is grassroots and grounded in everyday life. She actively engages young women in her circles, speaking openly about PCOS and sharing simple, practical ways to manage the condition, especially through affordable, locally available foods. “My focus is to keep the conversation alive and relatable,” she says. While much of her work has been in person, Elizabeth is already envisioning the next stage: building digital communities where women can access reliable information, exchange experiences, and find the encouragement they need.
“Looking ahead, I plan to expand this advocacy online by creating communities where women can access reliable information on PCOS, share their experiences, and find support.”
Her background in data science brings an added strength to her mission. “My background in data science helps me approach advocacy with evidence-based insights,” she explains. By breaking down complex health information into accessible, everyday language, she makes knowledge less intimidating and more empowering. But her ambitions don’t stop there.
“I’m also passionate about building future tech-driven solutions, like digital wellness tools and community platforms, that can improve health literacy and accessibility in Kenya.”
Waitherero’s vision of blending data science with women’s health advocacy aligns with a broader movement we have seen emerging in Kenya.
It echoes our recent feature on Wendy Waweru, Championing PCOS Awareness and Women’s Health Through SisterCheck, where Wendy Waweru, a software developer and women’s health advocate, harnessed her technical expertise to create an AI-powered mobile app for women living with PCOS. SisterCheck allows women to input their symptoms, menstrual patterns, and lifestyle data, with the AI model providing insights on possible cyst formation risks while encouraging healthier habits. By integrating features like chatbot guidance and simplified medical reports, the app bridges the gap between patients and clinicians, making care more accessible and empathetic. Read the full feature article here.
In much the same way, Waitherero’s pursuit of tech-driven wellness solutions reflects the same spirit of innovation: using technology not only to raise awareness but also to improve health literacy and expand access to support for women living with PCOS.
Challenges and Impact
For Waitherero, one of the biggest obstacles has been the silence surrounding PCOS. “One of the main challenges is that PCOS is still not widely understood, and conversations about women’s health can be uncomfortable,” she explains. In a society where such topics are often dismissed or treated as taboo, breaking through requires creativity and courage. Her approach has been to lean into authenticity.
“I share my story in a simple, relatable way, not as medical advice, but as lived experience. Storytelling has helped me break through some of that silence.”
And the impact of that storytelling is already evident. Women have reached out after hearing her talk about food sensitivities or lifestyle changes, telling her that her openness encouraged them to rethink their own routines.
One message has stayed with her: a woman once told her, “I thought I was the only one going through this.” For Waitherero, feedback like that is the clearest affirmation of her work. It shows her that even the simplest act of sharing can ease loneliness and remind women that they are not alone.
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Elizabeth Waitherero’s Vision for PCOS Advocacy in Kenya
As she reflects on her journey, Waitherero offers a heartfelt message to those walking the same path.
“To those living with PCOS: you’re not alone, and your body isn’t failing you. Managing PCOS is about finding what works for you, small, consistent changes can make a big difference.”
Elizabeth Waitherero
To families, friends, and allies, she extends a reminder: “Listen, learn, and be empathetic. PCOS is more than just a diagnosis; it’s a daily journey, and having supportive people around makes it easier.”
Her vision for the future is hopeful, rooted in lived experience, driven by innovation.
“My vision is for PCOS awareness in Kenya to move from silence to conversation, from stigma to support,” she says. For her, this means ensuring that schools, workplaces, and healthcare systems embrace education and early diagnosis as part of holistic women’s health.
But she also sees technology as a key driver of change. “In the future, I hope to merge my tech background with my advocacy to build platforms that provide accessible information, community support, and even telehealth options tailored to women in Kenya and beyond.”
It is inspiring to see lived experience transform into advocacy, when those who walk the journey choose to light the path for others. In her rising, may many rise, because what we need most are voices who advocate not only for themselves but also for those yet to find the courage to speak.
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