Body of late actor leaves Nairobi for Busia

– Friends, family and former colleagues of the late Papa Shirandula gathered at the Montezuma funeral home to pay their last respects

– The body of the late was to be ferried to his rural home in Busia where the burial ceremony is set to take place on Monday

– A somber mood engulfed the funeral home and one could spot a few people in tears

Family and friends of late actor Charles Bukeko, popularly known as Papa Shirandula, gathered at the Montezuma funeral home to bid their star farewell.

This comes just a day after the renowned TV star passed away after a short illness due to COVID-19.

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Papa Shirandula died after suffering complications with COVID-19 Photo: Charles Bukeko
Source: Twitter

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The body of the late was set to be ferried to his rural home in Busia where the burial ceremony is set to take place on Monday, July 20.

A video shared by Citizen TV showed many gathering at the funeral home as they watched in disbelief the loading of his body on to a hearse that was to transport the late to his final resting place.

A somber mood engulfed the place and one could spot a few people in tears as they found it difficult to come to terms with Shirandula’s sudden demise.

Colleagues of the thespian from Royal Media Service were also in attendance to pay their last respects.

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The late actor will be buried just two days after his demise in accordance with the ministry of health guidelines.

Shirandula had fallen ill and developed breathing complications after returning to Nairobi from Kakamega county on July 12.

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The final resting place for Papa Shirandula in preparation Photo: K24
Source: Facebook

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His brother-in-law Rowland Wanyama confirmed Shirandula passed away on the morning of Saturday, July 18, at Karen Hospital where he had been rushed to after feeling unwell.

“He tested positive of coronavirus and he agreed with the doctors that he returns home and have home-based care until today when he developed breathing complications,” he said.

Following the sudden and unexpected death of Shirandula, moral police Ezekiel Mutua suggested the star should be granted a state funeral.

In a reminiscent and sad Twitter post, the Kenya Films and Classification Board boss said he epitomised the best of the entertainment industry.

Therefore, the entertainer who died aged 58, deserved to be sent off like a true king, a true hero as the whole country watch.

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