BY KEVIN KOECH
The body of departed legendary Charles Bukeko, alias Papa Shirandula on Sunday, July 19 left Montezuma Funeral home for his final resting place.
Family, friends and colleagues were ovecome with emotions as the body of the renown actor was loaded onto a hearse for his final journey to Busia where he will be laid to rest.
He will be burred tomorrow in accordance with Ministry of Health guidelines.
FAREWELL PAPA SHIRANDULA
Body of TV star Papa Shirandula to be transported for burial
Charles Bukeko Popular as Papa Shirandula died on Saturday#CitizenWeekend pic.twitter.com/5hIRpQXxp0— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) July 19, 2020
Bukeko passed on yesterday after a short illness that saw him rushed to Karen Hospital.
He was a household name in Kenya’s entertainment industry where he stood out as an actor, thespian, singer, and director.
The deceased rose to fame in his role as Papa Shirandula in the popular TV series Papa Shirandula which aired on Citizen TV.
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