TikToker Timothy Kayanja Dies in India


Ugandan TikToker Timothy Kayanja, popularly known as Jayden, has died in India, where he had travelled for a bone marrow transplant.

Kayanja, who had built a following on social media through his TikTok content, died while receiving medical treatment in India.

News of his death has sparked an outpouring of condolence messages from friends, fellow content creators and his followers on social media.

Further details about his death and funeral arrangements were not immediately available.


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