This archive report was first published on 18 July 2020.
Charles Bukeko, popularly known as Papa Shirandula, a renowned Kenyan actor, has passed away at the age of 63.
According to his family, Bukeko died on Saturday morning at Karen Hospital in Nairobi, where he was rushed for emergency treatment after experiencing breathing difficulties.
Family sources revealed that Bukeko had been in his rural home in Western Kenya, where he fell ill, and had tested positive for COVID-19. His condition was further worsened by diabetes, as stated by his family and colleagues.
As the main actor in the popular CITIZEN TV series Papa Shirandula, Bukeko's death has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry.
His family has confirmed that he died on arrival at the hospital, and his passing has left a void in the lives of his fans and loved ones.
