Latest update on Papa Shirandula's burial plans ahead of his final journey

Piece by: Peninah Njoki
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Burial preparations for the late Charles Bukeko alias Papa Shirandula are ongoing as his family, friends and fans mourn him.

Papa died on Saturday 18/7/2020 after a sudden illness.

According to his family, he had contracted Covid-19.

His family has provided details on his burial and here is what his fans should expect.

1. The body has been moved from Karen hospital to montezuma funeral home.

2. Burial will be on Monday at his home in busia .

3. Travel arrangements are already underway to leave nairobi tomorrow by 12pm.

4. We will have a Paybill tomorrow morning for all financial assistance. In the meantime we also have 0722102582 as an alternative number for any financial support.

According to his brother-in-law Rorland Wanyama, Papa had traveled and upon returning to Nairobi he was feeling unwell  and went to the hospital where he tested positive for Covid-19.

The family decided to isolate him at home.

“ON SUNDAY HE WAS NOT FEELING WELL AFTER RETURNING TO NAIROBI, SO HE WENT FOR CHECKUPS IN KAREN HOSPITAL ON MONDAY. HE TESTED POSITIVE. THEY AGREED HE GO HOME AND HAVE HOMEBASED CARE. UNTIL TODAY WHEN HE DEVELOPED BREATHING COMPLICATIONS,” HE SAID.