Philanthropist Karangu Muraya Formally Welcomes Viral TikTok Claimant Into Family Following Brother's Passing

Philanthropist Karangu Muraya officially welcomes Alicia into his family after she went viral claiming to be the daughter of his late brother, Paul Muraya.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 18, 2026, 4:44 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from TUKO.co.ke

A Public Discovery Following Family Loss

The passing of Paul Muraya, brother to prominent gospel musician and philanthropist Karangu Muraya, has taken an unexpected turn with the public emergence of a previously unknown family member. Paul Muraya died in April 2026 after a prolonged battle with injuries sustained during a road accident in February 2025. Shortly after the death was announced, a young lady identified as Alicia utilized social media to identify herself as Paul’s biological daughter. According to her public statements, she sought recognition not for financial gain, but for the opportunity to pay her final respects to a father she had only recently reconnected with.

The Power of Digital Platforms in Family Reconnection

Alicia’s emotional plea surfaced on TikTok, where she expressed her grief and her desire to be informed of the funeral arrangements. She shared that she had visited her father in Murang’a in February of this year, describing him as a generous and kind individual during their brief two hour meeting. According to Alicia, she had hoped for his recovery to build a deeper relationship, but his sudden passing left her in a state of shock. The video quickly went viral, eventually reaching Karangu Muraya, who is widely known for his extensive social media presence and charitable work in Kenya.

Verification and Formal Family Integration

Karangu Muraya initially responded to the viral video with a measure of caution, inviting the young lady to attend a scheduled burial planning meeting at Bluesprings. This meeting served as a formal venue to verify her claims and integrate her into the mourning process. Following the encounter, the philanthropist took to Facebook to share photographs of their meeting, effectively confirming her status within the family. According to Karangu, he has fully accepted Alicia, stating that his brother’s daughter is now his own daughter and officially welcoming her into the Muraya family.