Nyaboke Moraa, a popular Kenyan actress and content creator, is mourning following the death of her first-born daughter, Marrie Achieng.
Sandra Dacha, an actress, shared news of Marrie’s death in an Instagram post on Sunday evening.
“It is with profound sadness that I announce to you the passing on of @nyabokemoraa ‘s daughter. Your prayers is what she needs right now. Rest in peace Marrie,” wrote the actress.
The cause of Marrie’s death is yet to be made public.
Celebrities are among those who shared their messages of comfort to Nyaboke as she battles with the pain of losing a child.
Nana Owiti: OmG! Nooooooooooooooo!! Nooooooo!!!!!
Nyce Wanjeri: Ooooh Noooo. God give her peace
Aggie The Dance Queen: Ooh no.may God give her and the family peace
Mwende Macharia: Oooo nooo..praying for her and family. My deepest condolences
Senjee Comedy: This is heavy. God give her strength
Jeridah Andayi: Peace ! Wa. Wa. So sorry
Marrie’s death comes slightly over a month after the sudden loss of Nyaboke’s elder brother who passed away just before a planned family reunion.
The devastated actress expressed her sorrow on social media, sharing that 2024 has been an incredibly difficult year for her family.
Nyaboke reflected on the unpredictability of life, noting how happiness can swiftly turn into despair.
She recounted how she eagerly awaited her brother’s arrival, only for him to miss his flight and later be pronounced dead.
Although she did not disclose the exact cause of her brother’s death, she lamented that their family, already grieving the loss of their father, Nyariki, has been plunged into tragedy once again.
“One minute we are happy and enjoying, the next minute we are lost. The Nyariki family has been struck yet again. We have lost our big brother
“Waited for you to come for our reunion but you missed your flight. Now we are mourning your sudden death. Hizi sasa hata ni gani hazieleweki? Hatutapumua hii mwaka jameni in our family? Sigh,” she shared.
