Wanjiku Wa Kairu reacts emotionally after Maribel’s family discloses details of her passing

Kikuyu content creator and comedienne Wanjiku Wa Kairu has shared an emotional message following confirmation from the family of TikTok creator Maribel regarding the circumstances surrounding her death.

The news of Maribel’s passing was first reported on the night of Wednesday, May 13, 2026, sending shockwaves across social media, where she was widely known for her content and openness about living with bipolar disorder.

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According to her family, Maribel died by suicide after several previous attempts, a revelation that has since sparked an outpouring of grief and mental health conversations online.

In her tribute shared on Facebook on Thursday, May 14, 2026, Wanjiku Wa Kairu expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing Maribel as a friend she met through social media before they later connected in person and shared memorable experiences together.

“Rest in Peace, Maribel. We became friends through social media, met in person and created a lot of amazing stories,” she wrote.

She admitted that the news had left her heartbroken and filled with regret, noting that she struggled to fully process the reality of the creator’s passing.

Wanjiku questioned the circumstances surrounding Maribel’s final moments, expressing emotional confusion and reflecting on the pain of losing someone she considered close.

“I don’t want to write a lot of stories, but @Maribel Kifo chako Kimeniuma. It has hurt and also left me with lots of regret. Tiuhoro….. I hope you have crossed over and met Wakafari Wakiura,” she added.

In her message, she mourned Maribel’s death and prayed that she had found peace, while also expressing hope that she had reunited with loved ones who had passed on before her.

“Why didn’t the ancestor give you the courage to fight on one more time? It’s not easy, but I have lots of questions for you,” Wanjiku wrote.

Untimely demise

Maribel’s demise was first shared on social media by TikToker Lady Jacqueline, who revealed that she was among the first people to receive confirmation of the TikTok star’s passing from the family.

She said she received the news through WhatsApp messages and, later, a direct phone call from a family member of Maribel Imac at around 6 pm.

According to her, the family member confirmed that Maribel had sadly passed away, a revelation that left her shocked and deeply emotional as she sought further clarification on what had happened.

“Maribel’s demise was first communicated to me by the family. At around 6 pm, I received a phone call from a family member, and before that, there were WhatsApp messages,” she said.

She explained that the family member disclosed that Maribel had been struggling with attempts to end her life before she eventually succeeded.

Lady Jacqueline expressed her sorrow over the tragic development, saying she was truly sorry to fellow TikTokers and everyone affected by the loss.

“The family member then confirmed that Maribel had passed away. I asked what happened, and she told me that Maribel had been trying to end her life and that she finally succeeded. I am really sorry to TikTokers,” Lady Jacqueline said.