Bukeko was very happy: Jacquey Nyaminde and Jacky Vike recall last days

"When we went to the funeral we told his mother that her son was so happy and excited."

Two of Kenya’s best-known entertainers have recounted their last moments with famed actor Charles Bukeko. Jacquey Nyaminde and Jacky Vike, who play Wilbroda and Awinja respectively in Bukeko’s ‘Papa Shirandula’ show say they particularly bore the brunt his death dealt as they were among the last people to see him. Speaking on comedian Jasper ‘MC Jessy’ Muthoni’s YouTube show Jessy Junction, they divulged that Bukeko’s sudden death occurred days after completing the shoot of a five-episode project during which they resided on the set.

“We had finished a new project just days to Paps’ passing and we were among the last people with him hence, were very affected by his passing. We had lived together on the particular set for a while as we even used to do night shoots. It hit us so hard, it felt like a kick in the face. Could you imagine what the guys currently doing post-production on the project are going through?” posed Nyaminde.