Popular Kenyan gynecologist and health advocate Dr. Claire Kinuthia, widely known online as “They Call Me Daktari,” is reportedly back in the dating scene. Recent chatter among digital sleuths on social media suggests that the medical professional and content creator has found new love. While the exact identity of her current partner remains strictly under wraps, the development has quickly captured the attention of netizens who closely follow the Nairobi social scene.
Dr. Claire, who hosts the highly-rated reproductive health podcast Circling The Rabbit Hole, is no stranger to the public eye. She was thrust into the center of a major online scandal in November 2021 following the highly publicized breakup between Marini Naturals CEO Michelle Ntalami and media personality Makena Njeri. At the time, Ntalami released an extensive statement confirming that her relationship with Makena had ended due to serial infidelity.
In her detailed exposé, Ntalami revealed that two women were involved in the breakdown of her relationship: “Person A,” described as a prominent public figure, and “Person B,” identified as a married health worker. Online detectives quickly pieced together the clues and linked Dr. Claire to the “Person B” description. Following the messy public fallout, Makena Njeri and Dr. Claire briefly embraced the spotlight as a couple.
Their short-lived romance was highlighted by lavish coastal getaways and public declarations of affection. During their time together, the two spent a highly publicized week at a luxury beach house in Kikambala, Kilifi. Makena even dedicated an International Women’s Day post to the doctor, referring to her as a personal hero. However, the relationship quietly fizzled out shortly after, marking Dr. Claire’s last known public romantic involvement until now.
Since the split, the specialist obstetrician has kept her personal life entirely private. She has instead focused heavily on her medical practice, digital entrepreneurship, and advocacy against gender-based violence and menstrual hygiene stigma. The recent online speculation indicates a new chapter for the health educator, even as her followers wait to see if she will publicly introduce her new partner.
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