Live coverage: Kenyan TikToker Maribel Irungu (also known as Immac Irungu) has ended her life.

Kenyan TikToker **Maribel Irungu**, also known as **Immac Irungu**, has reportedly died by suicide after a period of alleged mental health struggles. According to updates circulating online, Maribel had been showing signs of distress for some time after losing her job in the corporate sector. Her situation reportedly worsened as she became increasingly active on TikTok, where her live broadcasts and public outbursts drew attention, concern and criticism from viewers and neighbours. In the latest development, a person described as her friend has shared alleged final WhatsApp conversations, suggesting Maribel had opened up about her struggles, her hopes for the future and her desire to one day have a family. The story has sparked fresh debate about mental health, online attention, public ridicule and how society responds when someone appears to be visibly struggling. While many people followed Maribel’s videos as entertainment, her death has now forced a harder conversation about whether warning signs were ignored. This is a developing story. Details around the circumstances of her death and the authenticity of some shared messages remain subject to confirmation.