Akorino musician and philanthropist Karangu Muraya broke down while recalling the painful loss of his two brothers, Paul Kareithi Muraya and Joshua Kagema Muraya, within four months.
Speaking during an interview on Monday, October 12, Karangu opened up about the emotional toll of losing his siblings and the accusations he faced from people online following their deaths.
The content creator explained that his eldest brother, Paul, had worked as a long-distance truck driver before suffering an accident that damaged his spine.
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Paul eventually died in April, leaving Karangu and the rest of their family devastated.
Recalling the loss, Karangu struggled to contain his emotions as he spoke about the brother he deeply loved.
"My firstborn brother. I really loved him. We went for the burial. By God's grace we buried him," he said.
However, the family would suffer another devastating loss in August when his other brother, Joshua Kagema, died.
Joshua had been living in Karangu's home, where they shared meals and spent time together daily.
The repeated losses left the musician struggling to find the words to express his grief, revealing that he could not bring himself to speak during Joshua's burial.
Karangu Muraya speaks on accusations after brothers' deaths
Beyond the pain of losing his siblings, Karangu revealed that he was hurt by allegations suggesting he was responsible for their deaths.
According to him, some people claimed that he had sacrificed his brothers to acquire wealth.
"A narrative was brought that I am the one behind their deaths, for money, so I can get rich," he said emotionally.
He further explained that a photograph he shared while admiring a car at a car wash attracted accusations from social media users, with some suggesting he had received money after sacrificing his brother.
"When I posted they said I had been paid after sacrificing my brother," he added.
Karangu expressed frustration over the accusations, questioning the belief that doing good deeds would shield someone from life's difficulties.
Kenyans react to Karangu's emotional revelation
His account sparked emotional reactions from social media users, with several expressing sympathy for him and his family.
Santiago Zamuntari, shared a similar experience, writing: "I bought a motorbike and they said I sacrificed my mother."
Miss Wahinya, expressed empathy for Karangu, writing: "I know how he feels about losing his 2 brothers in one year."
JM Trademarks also weighed in, saying: "If you don't know the pain of death you will not understand him."
