TV actor and comedian Charles Bukeko popularly knows as "Papa Shirandula" has died in Nairobi. "Bukeko, who was known to many simply as Papa Shirandula, was a towering thespian who was loved in every corner of the country. "I am honoured to have worked closely with Bukeko in the creation of the Papa Shirandula series that immediately gained wide acceptance across the country. Papa was an award-winning Kenyan actor, thespian, singer, and director." Bukeko rose to fame when he was cast to play the role of Papa Shirandula in the popular TV series Papa Shirandula which aired on Citizen TV.

Source: The Star July 18, 2020 10:21 UTC