- Comedian Jasper Murume was among the celebrities who attended the vigil of comedienne Tabitha Gatwiri, where he used tender words to mourn her passing
- During the emotional service, Murume reflected on a time in 2018 when they dated, describing Gatwiri as a good partner, with whom he continued working even after their relationship ended
- Tabitha, 29, tragically passed away on October 31st at Kenyatta University Hospital, leaving the Kenyan entertainment industry in deep shock
Comedian Jasper Murume has shared emotional details about his past relationship with the late content creator Tabitha Gatwiri, revealing that their love affair was kept entirely private, despite their public personas.
Speaking during a memorial service for Gatwiri earlier this week, Murume reminisced about their brief but significant time together, offering a rare glimpse into the personal life of the late influencer, whose death on October 31, 2024, shocked the entertainment world.
Murume, known for his rise to fame on Churchill Show, described how he met Gatwiri between 2018 and 2019.
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Their relationship, he explained, was never meant to be public, with both parties choosing to keep it under wraps. “I don’t know if people knew, but Gatwiri was my girlfriend once.
But that was a long time ago,” he said during the tribute, noting that although their romantic relationship ended, their bond remained strong.
“I’m married now, with children, but we continued to work together even after we broke up.”
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Murume explained that despite the end of their romantic involvement, they maintained a close friendship and collaborated on several projects over the years.
Their continued professional collaboration, Murume emphasized, was proof of their mutual respect. “We made sure we were never on bad terms.
After the breakup, we still worked together on content, and there was always support from both sides,” he said.
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This quiet yet enduring friendship between the two creative minds allowed them to push forward in their careers, unaffected by their personal separation.
The memorial for Gatwiri, a beloved content creator who had cultivated a massive following with her relatable videos and candid online presence, has sparked an outpouring of tributes.
Fellow influencer Carol Sonnie also shared her heartfelt remembrance of Gatwiri, describing her as “selfless” and “kind-hearted.”
Sonnie recalled a particularly touching moment when she visited Gatwiri’s home, where she was greeted with warmth and generosity.
“She gave me a costume that was part of her brand when I didn’t have one. That’s the kind of person she was—always thinking of others,” Sonnie said.
