Zack Apella’s brother, Solo, addressed supporters on TikTok Live on Monday, July 21, sharing a progress report on the fundraising efforts to bring the late creator home and give him a dignified send-off. Zack Apella’s brother shared an update on the contributions. Speaking during the live session hosted in part by Lady Jacqueline, Solo said the news that the body would finally make it back to Kenya had brought the family some relief. What is the progress of Zack Apella’s fundraiser? “I am very happy that the body will reach Nairobi,” he said, his tone notably calmer than in previous updates.
The family disclosed that contributions have so far reached KSh 1.4 million, a milestone that has eased some of the pressure on the family. However, Dr Solo flagged a concern that was slowing progress: several TikTokers who had pledged funds were reversing their transactions. “We have so many people who are reversing money,” he noted, urging followers to honour their commitments. The overall budget for the burial at his home stands at approximately KSh 2.5 million, with catering identified as the single biggest expense. Solo was candid about where things stand: “We just need to push a little to pay caterers, and we will be good.” The family also called on TikTokers to book a flight, signalling that the logistics of transporting the body were still being coordinated with community support. Zack’s body is expected to land in Nairobi on Tuesday before making its way to Ahero on Friday.
The live session drew a wave of reactions from followers who had been closely tracking the story. Opinions ranged from scepticism about the budget breakdown to admiration for the platform’s fundraising power. @The Unidentified_Single: “Catering is not even KSh 100,000. But who am I?” @Shi: “Good thing is that TikTok users have money. You can even raise KSh 10m.” @destinyloved 💞: “KSh 2.5m in one day.” @It’s starah 💕: “He has not been buried yet?”
