Restrictions as Brian Chira's Fans View His Body Before Burial: "Simu Chini"

 

Fallen TikToker Brian Chira will be laid to rest in Githunguri, Kiambu county. Brian Chira will be laid to rest in Kiambu county. Family, friends and fans of the late Chira arrived at the Kenyatta Funeral Home to view his body. Fans were told that they would not get an opportunity to view Chira's body once it was out of the morgue. According to Kikuyu traditions, the body viewing does not happen at the burial site. The morgue flocked with TikTokers and fans of Chira who wanted to say their final goodbyes. While viewing his body, they were given strict instructions not to film his body laying in the casket. Police officers ordered fans lined up to view the body to put their phones away. 

by  Patricia Tonui