Actress Sandra Dacha has finally broken her silence on her striking physical transformation, revealing that she underwent a gastric sleeve procedure to shed weight.
The disclosure came via a post shared by Nairobi Gossip Club on Instagram on November 10, 2026, putting to rest weeks of speculation that had gripped Kenyan social media following the emergence of a video showing the actress looking noticeably frail while in hospital.
What is gastric sleeve surgery?
Dacha confirmed she had a significant portion of her stomach surgically removed as part of the weight-loss procedure.
According to the information she shared, between 75% and 80% of the stomach is taken out, leaving the patient with only about 20% to 25% of the original organ.
The result is a much smaller stomach that restricts the amount of food a person can eat, which leads to considerable weight reduction over time.
The surgery is a recognised bariatric procedure performed worldwide, often recommended for individuals struggling with obesity or weight-related health conditions when conventional methods have not delivered lasting results.
Concern had been growing among fans
Before her revelation, public anxiety about Dacha’s health had been building steadily.
A video that surfaced online showed her in what appeared to be a hospital setting, and her noticeably thinner frame alarmed many of her followers who were unaware she had undergone any medical procedure.
Dacha is widely known to Kenyan audiences from her acting work, and her fan base had grown increasingly worried in the absence of any explanation for the visible changes in her appearance.
Her disclosure has now given context to what many had feared was a serious illness.
By choosing to share the details of the procedure, Dacha appears to have taken a deliberate step towards transparency with her audience, opting to explain her transformation rather than leave the speculation unaddressed.
