The Kenyan community in Germany and around the world is in deep mourning following the tragic death of 21-year-old Terryan Jemeli in Berlin, Germany.
Terryan passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, under circumstances that are currently under investigation by German authorities. Berlin police have not yet released full details regarding the cause of death, but confirmed that inquiries are ongoing.
The news of her untimely passing has sparked an emotional outpouring of grief across social media platforms, with Kenyans from home and the diaspora expressing shock, sadness, and solidarity with her family.
A Promising Life Cut Short
Terryan had moved to Germany in October 2025 to pursue her higher education at IU Berlin (International University of Applied Sciences). Friends describe her as bright, ambitious, kind-hearted, and full of hope for the future.
In just a few months, she had already formed meaningful friendships, integrated into student life, and was actively building her academic journey abroad.
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“She was full of dreams and always spoke about the future with excitement,” one friend wrote online. “It is heartbreaking that her journey ended so soon.”
Shock Across Kenyan Diaspora
Her death has sent shockwaves through the Kenyan diaspora in Germany, Europe, and back home in Kenya. Many Kenyans have shared condolences, prayers, and messages of support for her family during this painful time.
Community leaders have also called for transparency and thorough investigations into the circumstances surrounding her death.
Fundraising Launched for Repatriation
Plans are urgently underway to repatriate Terryan’s body from Germany to Kenya for burial. However, the process involves significant costs, including transportation, legal documentation, hospital and mortuary fees, and funeral preparations.
A fundraising campaign has been launched to assist the family in covering these expenses.
Please support and share the GoFundMe link to help bring Terryan home:
👉 https://www.gofundme.com/…/support-for-the-repatriation…
Well-wishers are encouraged to:
- Contribute financially if they are able
- Share the fundraising appeal widely
- Offer emotional and logistical support to the grieving family
A Community United in Grief
Terryan’s death is a painful reminder of the vulnerability many young Kenyans face while studying or working abroad, often far from family support systems.
As investigations continue, the Kenyan community remains united in grief, prayer, and compassion — standing with Terryan’s family in their darkest hour.
May her soul rest in eternal peace.
