As they commemorate Papa Shirandula's third anniversary of passing away, his cast mates paid tribute to him. Several of them used social media to eulogize him as they recalled his impact on their lives.
Charles Bukeko, also known as Papa Shirandula, passed away while awaiting treatment at a nearby hospital after experiencing breathing problems.
At the age of 58, Papa Shirandula passed away in 2020. His wife Beatrice, who was with him then, made his demise public.
"He passed on while I was with him in the car, He was not even admitted," she shared some details at the time.
He was laid to rest in Nanderema, Funyula, in the Busia County village of Namisi-Bukeko.
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On the third anniversary of their mentor's passing, Mama Nyaguthii and Njoro from the well-known TV show wrote touching tributes to him.
Mama Nyaguthi, also known as Mary 'Nyaguthii' Airo, penned;
"Today marks exactly three years since we buried this great man Charles Bukeko aka Papa Shirandula. This man contributed positively to our lives. This man who loved us as his children. This man was the gateway to opportunities in our lives. This man Paps, as we would call him. I will forever be grateful 🙏. Continue resting in peace, Pap."
Njoro, aka Kenneth Gichoya, wrote out his final memories and included various images of them. The most striking image was of Njoro mournfully gazing down at the grave.
"Three years a day like today we buried papa shirandula. Bado ninalia my big brother. Continue resting in peace. He had a larger-than-life personality and continues to be missed on our Tvscreens. RIP Papa."
