- Comedian Jasper Murume's seemingly well-intentioned request ended in disaster when his fans took it the wrong way.
- This is after asking his fans to send him their donations for Tabitha Gatwiri's funeral
- The crux of the controversy is that he shared his personal M-Pesa number instead of the official number for family donations
The famous Churchill Show comedian Jasper Murume has found himself in a state of being shouted at by fans and social media users regarding the funeral of the late Tabitha Gatwiri.
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This is after the entertainer asked for donations for the funeral expenses of the late content producer.
Jasper Murume's sensational post
The incident happened when Murume wrote a Facebook post asking fans to send their donations directly to him.
“I am asking for your support in contributing to Gatwiri's sendoff. Tomorrow when I go to meet, I will have something from me and his fans,” he wrote.
Questions arose about why he used his personal number of M-Money instead of the family's official Paybill number.
The message caused a stir, with some fans questioning Murume's intentions and expressing his concern about the transparency of the donations.
Social media responses
Many pointed out that the Gatwiri family had already opened an official Paybill account to facilitate donations.
Critics claimed that Murume's approach could lead to confusion and possible misuse of funds aimed at bereaved families.
Others defended him, suggesting he would want to personally donate on behalf of his and Gatwiri's fans who attended his send-off.
Grace Wambui
“His brother gave his addresses. It would have been better to share his number instead.”
Harry Woe Sialo
“Jasper has asked us to support him with what we can afford. This is normal, we should not blame him in any way.
Patrick KM Clerk:
“The best way would be to share the official WhatsApp group link so that those willing to join can send their donations directly to the treasurer identified by the family.”
Jasper Murume was Gatwiri's on-screen lover
Gatwiri, a popular content producer, was found dead at his home days after complaining of being ill.
When he died, Murume mourned him with touching respect, remembering the days they spent together.
Heartbroken, Murume admitted that he was confused by the death of his acting lover, while explaining the plans they had before he died.
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