Karangu Muraya heartbroken as boy he intended to help dies
Gospel singer Karangu Muraya is heartbroken following the death of a young boy whom he had planned to help.
The Kigoco singer took to his Facebook account on Monday, February 2, 2026, to share the heartbreaking news of the boy’s death, stating that he had plans to visit the family to offer his support.
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Muraya was to step in alongside other social media personalities and celebrities who were also planning to intervene before death struck.
The singer shared that they will still find a way to support the family as they grieve his death and plan for his funeral.
“So sad …. Rest in peace Ben, May Jehovah comfort your family….to my brother Kufai ke and Martin Wa MarnjuTiles we will still find a way of supporting this family…” Karangu stated.
Death in India
Ben’s death was mourned by a host of celebrities and social media personalities who were planning to visit the family on Tuesday, February 2, 2026.
He, however, breathed his last on February 1, 2026before the planned visit could materialise.
The minor had been admitted to a hospital in India, where he succumbed while undergoing treatment.
Kikuyu comedy sensation Brian Muiruri Kinuthia, popularly known as Kufai, mourned the deceased, revealing that he was among those who had plans of visiting the family.
“Its with heavy hearts that we inform u of the passing on of our beloved Ben Kiratu on 01/02/2026 at around 3 pm at Max Hospital in India,” Kufai stated.
“Tulipanga na Karangu Muraya and some friends tulikuwa twende kwa akina Ben kesho on Tuesday but God has done his will ….na vile tulikuwa tumepanga we will still go and support that family.
This loosely translates to: We had arranged with Karangu Muraya and a few friends to visit Ben’s place but God has done his will… nevertheless, we were ready and will still go and support that family”.
Appeal for support
He appealed for support from well-wishers to help the family clear the hospital bill and bring the body back home.
“We therefore request friends of goodwill and family to help us in mobilising funds to enable us to clear the hospital bill, repatriate the remains back home, and give him a befitting send-off. Be blessed as you purpose to assist. RIP BEN,” Kufai added.
