Actress Winnie ‘Dida’ Bwire laid to rest in Kakamega [Photos]

Actress Winnie ‘Dida’ Bwire was on Saturday laid to rest in her rural home in Matungu, Kakamega County in an emotional ceremony.

Thousands of mourners gathered at their home to pay their last respects as the actress, who died after a battle with cancer.

In attendance were also thespians from Jiffy Pictures, a production house she worked for.

They were led by their Boss Lulu Hassan, and the Jiff Pictures team eulogized Bwire as a talented artist who featured effortlessly in multiple shows.

“A solemn tribute to Winnie Bwire, symbolizing the light she left behind. In the quiet embrace of the night a tender reminder of her enduring spirit, forever cherished and missed by everyone. Our human is resting. No more pain . Thank you @kupakenya for standing in the gap. God bless. Thank you @rok_industries for the candles,” a statement from Jiff Pictures read.

Another caption from them said; “We are a family and WINNIE will forever be a part of the family in heart and in spirit . Thank you HUMAN . Rest Easy,”.

Some of the celebrities who attended the burial are; Lulu Hassan, Trisha Khalid, actress Maria, Wanjiku Stephens among others.

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

Family and friends remembered Bwire as a fighter. Her performance as ‘Dida’ in Citizen TV’s drama series Sultana propelled her to popularity.

Bwire began her artistic career at the age of six by reciting poems and plays. Her first professional part was in the 2014 Kenyan project Penzi, which launched her career.

She went on to appear in additional films like Tehanini Kisasa, Kalimani Dynasty, and Sultana.

Bwire had a wide range of skills, including acting, scriptwriting, songwriting, singing, painting, and interior designing.

She was also an accomplished baker and businesswoman. In addition to her artistic work, she holds a degree in Industrial Fine Art and Design from Makerere University. She had a relationship with Dan Sonko that terminated in 2023.

Photos from Winnie Bwire’s Burial Ceremony