Dida's mom pens heartfelt message to Kenyans after daughter's burial

Piece by: DERICK OMOLO
Entertainment

• Kenyan actress Winnie ‘Dida’ Bwire was laid to rest on Saturday in her rural home in an emotional ceremony in Matungu, Kakamega County. She was battling metastatic breast cancer.

Late Winnie Bwire Ndubi
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Winnie Bwires Mom gives a message clarifying the support she has received from people close to her and also Winnie. She is elevated by the contributions received by her family. 

Her battle with cancer was supported by many. Most of which are celebrities and the companies she worked under.  Some well-wishers also came up and passed their regards.

Winnie's mom posted a video on YouTube passing her regards. Indeed, it was a long journey and the family wouldn't have done it alone. Regarding the financial supporters who made sure to make it possible for them.

" I want to acknowledge the church and friends from my community people who have stood with us throughout the journey both morally and financially, Doing everything to make sure we are comfortable

The other fraternity that I want to thank is Citizen TV They gave us coverage they gave us a platform to raise funds  and we are grateful they highlighted every time we needed coverage they were there they volunteered 

I want to thank Lulu Hassan and Jiffy Pictures for having driven the fund drive mobilizing the people to come and help us for the first time and the last time 

I want to say thank you the the governor of Mombasa he came through during the fundraising 

Thanks to the speaker for giving us the tickets to Turkey 'to and from'

I want to thank the artists who have been there to walk with us on this journey,,,,,,,,"

Dida's mom emphasizes the legacy Winnie had launched in promoting financial support to help those affected by cancer, in 'The Bwire Foundation'. It will continue to endure its course.

"I just want us to remember Winnie for the legacy she left the Bwire Foundation where we are paying NHIF for the people who have cancer and are not able to pay for their NHIF So when we pay for you it is supposed to lead you a longer way We will continue doing that only for those people with cancer,"

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