TikTok sensation Brian Chira will be laid to rest on March 26, 2024.
In an announcement to the TikTok community on Wednesday, March 20, Baba Talisha, a close friend of the late Brian Chira, shared details of the content creator's final sendoff.
He revealed that the burial ceremony would take place in Githunguri, Kiambu County where Chira's grandmother resides and later be buried in the grandmother's ancestral home.
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"The burial date will be March 26, and the funeral [will be held] in Githunguri where his grandmother has been staying," Baba Talisha revealed.
Furthermore, Baba Talisha invited those who wished to pay their respects to Chira in person.
He urged individuals to gather at Kenyatta Funeral Home, noting that there would be no opportunity for body viewing after Chira's body left the morgue.
He also shared that the grandmother requested for Chira to be buried in graduation attire.
"Shosho alisema Chira atazikwa na gown, graduation gown. Chira was very bright in school," he disclosed.
KRG offers to cover funeral bill
Kenyan dancehall artiste KRG the Don pledged to cover the content creator's funeral cost.
Speaking to a local blog on Sunday, March 17, KRG offered to facilitate the transfer of Chira's body from City Mortuary to Montezuma.
KRG expressed his sympathy for Chira's friends and acknowledged the confusion they may be facing in the wake of his passing.
"I know it is a hard time and people are going through a lot, and I know that his friends are really confused not knowing where to start," he shared.
KRG reiterated his commitment to lend a helping hand during this difficult period noting the financial strain the family might be facing.
"Considering Brian Chira's orphan status, I want to help where I can, I want to arrange for the transfer of his body from City Mortuary to Montezuma," he conveyed.
Adding;
"I have offered my help out of respect for a young man who has tragically lost his life and understanding that the family may not be able to handle the expenses on their own. I will incur the cost both for City Mortuary and Montezuma and pay for the casket," KRG affirmed.
Body moved
The body of Chira was on Monday, March 18, 2024, moved from the City Mortuary and taken to the Kenyatta University Funeral Home.
A postmortem was conducted on Chira's lifeless body before it was moved to KU mortuary for preservation ahead of burial.
Speaking to vloggers, friends said they resorted to moving Chira's body to the KU mortuary because it is closer to Githunguri where he will be interred.
The late TikToker was an orphan, raised by his grandmother.
TikTok family organizing Chira's burial said that he would be laid to rest in Githunguri, Kiambu County at his grandmother's farm.
Chira's death
Police confirmed the death of the TikToker, stating that he succumbed to severe head injuries sustained in the hit-and-run incident.
Before the accident, reports suggest that the deceased had visited a bar in the Gacharae area where he was later ejected following a disturbance.
On his way home by motorcycle, he was struck by a speeding lorry while crossing the road near his destination. The lorry fled the scene after the collision.
Law enforcement arrived promptly and moved his body to the City Mortuary where grieving fans and family members gathered for a final viewing.
Support poured in from various quarters on social media, offering condolences to the bereaved family.
Fellow TikToker Nyako expressed her sorrow, reflecting on her significant role in the deceased's life and urging followers to reflect on their own journeys and final moments.
He had recently taken a hiatus from social media, prompting concerns about his well-being.
In a previous statement, he reassured fans that he was simply taking time off to focus on self-improvement after a rough period.
"I just took a break from a year of chaos. I'm fine. Hang in there. It's not every day that's a trending day. I had to work on myself and I feel better now," he had said in a post on Instagram.
