"Nilikuwa na fuliza": Karangu's brother emotional after TikTokers fundraise

This story has significance for readers across Kenya and beyond.

- Karuga Muraya, twin brother of the late content creator Kagema, went live on TikTok just days after Kagema's burial

- Kenyans who had not known about the livestream rallied each other in the comments to join and support Karuga

- Karuga is also the brother of well-known philanthropist Karangu Muraya, and was visibly overwhelmed during the session

Grief is heavy enough on its own, but Karuga Muraya did not face it alone. Just days after the burial of his twin brother Kagema, he was given a surprise of a lifetime by netizens.

Karuga, who is also the brother of celebrated philanthropist Karangu Muraya, went live on TikTok and Kenyans caught up with him.

He got some TikTokers who joined him on his platform and they turned the session into a fundraiser for him.

One of them chose to speak life into him and encourage him now that he had lost his twin. They also vowed to continue supporting him so he does not feel like he is alone.

They asked him to put up his phone number so people can start sending him money while those who could send TikTok gifts could continue to do so.

At some point, he got emotional saying that he had Fuliza debt and marvelled at how the money was coming in.

He confirmed at one point that he had gotten KSh 18,000 even as the fundraiser continued with netizens promising to continue.

Watch the emotional TikTok livestream that moved thousands of Kenyans:

How Kenyans reacted online

The comments poured in long after the stream ended, with many users reflecting on the moment with warmth and faith:

@wagi159 said:

"Mungu awabariki wacha matajiri wanatoanga mapesa mtu akikufa."

@Mary Nn said:

"Wakati wa Mungu ukifika anafanyanga hivyo."

@kwa jesu ndikoima said:

"Sii muingie leo wengi hatukua tunajua."

@Mwihaki said:

"Haki watu walimstua they really showed him love.."

@0.01 said:

"Thank you, Lord, for this🙏🙏."

@Juddy Mwangi said:

"Nilipitwa Jesu."

@Noon Midd said:

"Faithful God 🙏."

@bestnailtech in Westlands said:

"Wow, be blessed and always stay humble."

@nelius said:

"Waoh, Kenyans."

The collective warmth in the comments captured something Kenyans have long been noted for, particularly in moments of shared loss.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

Reporting originally appeared via TUKO. Read the full source for additional context.