Kenyan lady praises family for texting kin's contacts after death in rare gesture of care

• A Kenyan woman has praised the family of the late Issah Cheprot for personally informing everyone in his contact list about his passing and burial plans
• Beverly Karani said the move offers friends closure in a digital age where many only discover deaths through random posts
• The touching gesture has resonated with many online, with social media users calling it considerate and humane

Beverly Karani has shared a heartfelt message on how families communicate the death of loved ones in the digital age, with many praising a recent case involving the late Issah Cheprot.

Karani revealed that she received a message informing her that Issah had passed away, with the family thoughtfully reaching out to people listed in his phone contacts to notify them of his death and provide burial details.

Message Karani received from Issah’s family

Reached for comment, she told NgGossips that it all started when she received a message from Issah’s family informing her that her friend, who had her number, had passed on.

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“They had the courtesy of texting everyone in his contact list informing them of his passing and the burial date,” she wrote, describing the gesture as “noble” and deeply considerate.

Reflecting on how quickly news of death now circulates online, she added that modern life has made grief both immediate and overwhelming, with social media often filled with multiple obituary posts in a single day.

“Nowadays, death comes without knocking,” she said, noting how people often encounter sudden posts of acquaintances who appeared “full of life” just days before.

Karani’s message to Issah’s family

She also shared a personal experience involving her late brother, recalling how a friend once reached out years after his passing, unaware of his death.

The conversation, she said, ended abruptly once she broke the news, underscoring how delayed information can intensify grief and shock.

For Karani, the proactive notification by Issah’s family stood out as a rare but meaningful act in today’s digital communication landscape.

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She argued that such messages help close gaps between friends and acquaintances, giving people time to process loss and mourn appropriately.

“I applaud you, family of the late Issah Cheprot. My condolences,” she concluded.

Social media reactions

Her message has since resonated with many social media users, who agree that while grief remains deeply personal, thoughtful communication can offer dignity, clarity, and closure in moments of loss.

Cecilia Muli

“My dad passed on in 2011, and I was tasked to call all his contacts and inform them of his death. One of the toughest jobs to do. Listening to their responses, especially from his close friends and associates, left me in tears for many days.”

Seroney Chemtai

“Let me not tell you about my dad because wueh. It happened so fast. Tulieka on simu yake a month after his burial, and it wasn’t easy. Most of his friends didn’t know he rested. Four years later, another one called mum in February.”

Nancy Nekesa

“May his soul rest in peace. Just noticed a week ago that a friend died one year ago. Thanks to the family for contacting the phone list. Very important.”

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Family learns of son’s death on Facebook

In another incident, a family in Ongata Rongai lost their 17-year-old son, Ian Opango, who was shot dead during the Gen Z memorial protests.

Ian was missing the entire day before his aunt and guardian, Fatuma Opango, learned of his death through a community Facebook group.

Fatuma painfully narrated the events leading to the death and discovery of her young nephew.

Source: NgGossips