Watch: Actress Winnie Bwire Laid to Rest in Kakamega

Actress Winnie Bwire Ndubi was laid to rest in her hometown of Mumias, Kakamega County, in a ceremony attended by family, friends, colleagues from the film industry, celebrities, and fans.

Bwire passed away on September 5th while receiving treatment in Turkey, having succumbed to metastatic breast cancer.

Prior to her burial, a memorial service and candlelight vigil were held in Mombasa. Her body was then flown to Kisumu and later transported to Kakamega for the final rites.

Family and friends paid tribute to Bwire, describing her as a fighter. She rose to fame through her role as ‘Dida’ in the drama series Sultana, which aired on Citizen TV.

Bwire began her artistic journey at the age of six, performing poems and plays. Her first professional role was in the 2014 Kenyan project Penzi, which marked the beginning of her career.

She went on to feature in other productions such as Tehanini Kisasa, Kalimani Dynasty, and Sultana.

Bwire had a diverse range of talents, including acting, scriptwriting, songwriting, singing, painting, and interior design.

She was also a skilled baker and businesswoman. In addition to her artistic career, she earned a degree in Industrial Fine Art and Design from Makerere University. She had been in a relationship with Dan Sonko, which ended in 2023.

BY  QUEEN SEREM