The Kenyan film and television community is reeling after the sudden death of actress Alice Wairimu, best known by her stage name Alicia Nimo. The young star collapsed at her residence on Saturday, April 19, and was pronounced dead shortly after.
Her family has confirmed the heartbreaking news but has not released further details regarding her health, stating only that she had not been diagnosed with any long-term medical conditions.
At the time of her passing, Alicia was stepping into a promising chapter in her acting career. Her recent roles in Tahidi High, the series Nduthi, and Netflix’s Cash Money had begun turning heads, signaling the arrival of a fresh, powerful voice in the Kenyan entertainment space.
Alicia’s performances were often described as honest, layered, and emotionally charged. Whether she was playing a streetwise young woman or a vulnerable character navigating life’s harsh turns, she brought a rare kind of intensity and empathy to every role.
Her passing has left fans, friends, and fellow creatives grappling with both grief and disbelief. She was young. She was rising. And now, she’s gone.
Plans are underway for her farewell, with her body currently at Kenyatta University Mortuary. Her family has begun mobilizing support from loved ones and the wider public as they prepare to say goodbye.
As the industry reflects on her life, one thing is clear: Alicia Nimo had only just begun to show the world what she was capable of. And even in her absence, her presence lingers in the roles she played, in the stories she helped tell, and in the hearts she moved.
