The online community is mourning the sudden death of popular X (formerly Twitter) influencer Sam Arum, who passed away just days after penning an emotional tribute to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Arum’s death, which was confirmed by his family on social media, has left Kenyans shocked and heartbroken.
His cousin, Nick Yewa, announced the news on X, writing, “Dear friends of Samuel Arum, we are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of Sam. The news has come as a great shock to us all, and the family is currently together handling the necessary arrangements.”
Nick further thanked Kenyans for their overwhelming support and kind messages during this difficult time, adding that Arum “passed away peacefully in his house.” He expressed gratitude for the love, laughter, and light Sam shared with those around him.
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The news of his death comes only a few days after Arum posted a heartfelt message following Raila Odinga’s demise. His final tweet read, “RIP RAO. Interesting times ahead for Kenyan politics. The scramble for Nyanza will be interesting.”
Following the announcement, tributes poured in from across social media. One user, @echenze, wrote, “Poleni sana and thank you for the updates. May Sam rest in peace.” Another, @QuahogQueen82, said, “Aki this is so sad. He was just tweeting four days ago. I hate seeing young people die. Pole sana.”
Many who had interacted with Arum described him as a vibrant, insightful, and kind soul who brought humor and perspective to Kenya’s online space.
While details surrounding his death remain unclear, the family has requested privacy as they make funeral arrangements.
Sam Arum’s untimely passing adds to the string of recent losses that have shaken Kenyans online, marking yet another somber moment for the digital community.
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