The body of actress Winnie Bwire Ndubi was airlifted into the country after her death on 5th September while receiving cancer treatment in Turkey.
A candle-lighting vigil dubbed ‘The Last Dance’ will be held on Saturday, September 14th at the Little Theatre Club in Mombasa. The dress code will be white.
Evening meetings that have been going on daily at Mt Zion worship centre will end on 15th September. The same day, a memorial service will be held between 3 pm to 6 pm.
After her death, the family announced the sad news to her followers thanking them for supporting her.
“It is with heavy hearts and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce Winfred Bwire Ndubi lost her battle with cancer on 5th September 2024, while undergoing treatment in Turkey.”
“We thank you all for your overwhelming support, prayers, and generous giving during her treatment. We will share more details in due course” Read the announcement.”
Details have emerged that Winnie Bwire’s father, who has since been identified as Edmond Ndubi, has moved many Kenyans hearts, as he disclosed what her daughter, Winnie Bwire, who was a great actress, went through before she passed on. It is also worth noting that Winnie Bwire, had been suffering from a special type of cancer and had been receiving treatment abroad.
According to reports, posted on the official Facebook page, of Tuko.co.ke, Edmond Ndubi, said that her daughter went through a lot, but all we can say is that it is good she has rested. This statement by Winnie Bwire’s father, moved many Kenyans’ hearts, as they sympathised with him, as they sent their message of condolences. Further reports indicate that Winnie Bwire will be buried on Saturday, the twenty-first day of September.
Winnie Bwire was a multifaceted artist born in the 1980s. Her talents spanned a wide range of artistic fields, including acting, scriptwriting, songwriting, singing, painting, and interior design.
Additionally, she was a skilled baker, a businesswoman, and a devoted mother. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Fine Art and Design from Makerere University.
Winnie Bwire’s battle with cancer
Winnie was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer in 2022. In a previous interview, she shared that she initially found it difficult to believe the diagnosis.
“I knew when it was too late,” she said, reflecting on how her symptoms did not align with typical signs of cancer. She noticed pain under her armpit, which she initially dismissed as related to her menstrual cycle.
In December 2023, Winnie sought public support to raise Sh7 million for medical treatment abroad.
Despite this, she made another appeal in August 2024 for an additional Sh5 million. Tragically, just a month after this appeal, her family announced her death.
To honour Winnie’s memory and contribute to her final arrangements, her family has set up a pay bill number.
As shared by Lulu Hassan, those wishing to contribute can do so via the following pay bill number: 865075.
This gesture will help ensure Winnie receives a fitting send-off for her many contributions to the arts and community.
May she rest in peace.
