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Photo of Papa Shirandula’s best friend Njoro worth a thousand words of grief


The death of popular Kenyan actor Charles Bukeko alias Papa Shirandula death has not only touched his fans but many of his colleagues in the comedy industry as well.

Mr Bukeko, who died on Saturday, was laid to rest on Monday at his Funyula home in Busia County.

One of his colleagues who appears devastated by his death is Njoro, who was a close friend to Mr Bukeko both on and off the screen.

In the long-running TV series Papa Shirandula, the two played the roles of best friends.

A photo of a clearly distraught Njoro at Bukeko’s grave site has since gone viral on social media.

In the photo Njoro is captured standing next to Papa’s grave with his clenched fists resting on a crucifix bearing the epitaph.

The photo evoked varied reaction on social media. Here are few: