Media personality Liz Jackson has defended Kenyan TikTokers who were bashed online for contributing millions to Brian Chira's funeral when they failed to contribute similar amounts when he struggled when he was still alive.
In her statement, Liz refuted the claims saying Chira was helped so much despite him bashing the same people who held his hand, however, his struggles with alcoholism and depression took over.
She particularly pointed out that TikTokers including Nyako fundraised Ksh300,000 for him and got him a furnished house but Chira still blasted her and insulted her on one of his live sessions.
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"TikTok people helped Chira. Nyako even raised 300k+ got him a house and furnished it. The following day Chira aliingia live akaanza kumtusi still she didn't give up, and contributions continued! Tizian once paid a bill for him in a hotel after being stranded. Like this boy was helped so much but the alcoholism and depression were taking over," she said.
The media personality also recounted having an interview with a drunk Chira. She narrated that she advised him on managing his toxic habits after the interview.
Later that night, Chira seemingly bounced back to his old habits and even went live naked.
Continuing her narration, Liz stated that the best solution to Chira's trouble should have been enrolling him on therapy and helping him with his alcohol addiction.
"I once met him for an interview he was DRUNK! after interview nikamkalisha chini I talked to him for a solid one hour, wueh the following day he went live naked Jesus! Nikashangaa sasa nitafanya nini.
"I think the topic here should be: how to successfully help an alcoholic and depressed person. Probably we would have admitted him to rehab first before getting him the 300k+. We should have dealt with the core problem first! We should have got him a therapist etc," she added.
Kenyans disappointed
Liz's remarks come after a section of Kenyans online bashed TikTokers who contributed Ksh5 million under 48 hours for Chira's burial.
They aired out their disappointment saying that those contributing should have done so when he was still alive.
Baba Talisha led a TikTok live session where quarters contributed the aforementioned amount for Chira who will be laid to rest at his grandmother's home in Githunguri, Kiambu county, on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
Chira died last week after sustaining severe head injuries in a hit-and-run incident involving a speeding lorry.
