Content creator Gatwiri’s cause of death revealed

The family of content creator and comedian Brenda ‘Tabitha’ Gatwiri has revealed that their daughter died from positional asphyxia with brain oedema.

The family said this following an autopsy that was done on the late Gatwiri’s body.  

Positional asphyxia occurs when someone's position prevents the person from breathing adequately or prevents the body from getting adequate oxygen, therefore leading to unconsciousness, suffocation, and, in some cases, death.

“Cerebral edema“ is the medical term for brain swelling, or swelling that happens in part or all of your brain because of excessive fluid buildup in the tissue.

A family statement added that a full toxicology is set to be done to confirm or rule out any possibilities of poisoning and intoxication, following allegations that the content creator had been poisoned.

"Burial plans are underway. Her immediate family will communicate the exact burial date in due course," the statement says.

Mama Gatwiri mourns daughter

Marcella Sheila Sajuu, the mother of the late comedian and actress Tabitha Gatwiri, recently shared a poignant tribute to her daughter, expressing her deep sorrow and loss.

In a heartfelt post, Marcella mourned Gatwiri’s untimely passing, reflecting on the close bond they shared.

She described her daughter as a source of love and support, questioning why God would take her beloved child so soon.

“God, why my daughter and not me?” she wrote.

“My child, you were full of life, you supported me, and loved me so much. Death, come for me too.”

In a recently surfaced interview, Gatwiri herself spoke warmly of her mother, praising her as a constant pillar of support.

She shared that while her parents were initially uncertain about her career in content creation, her mother quickly became her biggest fan.

“My mother is my top fan,” Gatwiri had said.

“When I post something, she reacts immediately. She’s so proud of me, and that makes me so happy because not many parents understand content creation.”