Tributes Pour in for Kenyan TikToker Maribel Immac Irungu Following Her Reported Passing

Kenyan Digital Creator Maribel Immac Irungu Reportedly Dies After Struggle With Bipolar Disorder
Kenyans on social media are mourning the reported death of digital creator and mental health advocate Maribel Immac Irungu, popularly known online as Maribel Irungu.
News of her passing began circulating on social media platforms on Wednesday, with several blogs and entertainment pages sharing tributes and condolence messages from friends, followers, and fellow creators. Reports indicate that the content creator had been battling Bipolar I Disorder, a condition she had openly spoken about in previous interviews and online discussions. 

Maribel had built a strong online presence through TikTok live sessions and candid conversations about mental health, relationships, and the challenges young people face in modern society. Many of her followers described her as outspoken, energetic, and fearless in addressing difficult conversations that are often ignored in Kenyan society.
In a past feature, Irungu openly shared her experience living with Bipolar I Disorder, explaining how the condition first manifested when she was in her early twenties. She described episodes of extreme emotional highs and lows, a common characteristic of bipolar disorder, and spoke about the impact the illness had on her personal life and career. 

Following reports of her death, social media has been flooded with emotional tributes, with many Kenyans using the moment to call for greater awareness and support for mental health issues. Friends and followers remembered her as someone who used her platform to speak honestly about psychological struggles, stigma, and recovery.
Some online reports have suggested that her death may have been linked to mental health challenges, although official details surrounding the cause of death had not been publicly confirmed by authorities or family members by the time of publication. 

Mental health experts have continued to emphasize the importance of early diagnosis, treatment, therapy, and community support for individuals living with bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions. According to medical professionals, bipolar disorder can significantly affect emotions, judgment, energy levels, and behavior if left untreated. 

Maribel’s death has once again sparked national conversations around mental illness, online bullying, access to mental healthcare, and the need for compassion toward people silently battling psychological conditions.
As Kenyans continue to mourn her passing, many have described her as a courageous voice who helped bring visibility to conversations surrounding mental health in Kenya.