Heartbroken father of Winnie Bwire expresses the pain of losing his daughter.

Edmund Kwena is grieving the loss of his daughter, actress Winnie Bwire, widely recognized for her role as ‘Dida’ in the Sultana TV show on Citizen TV.

Kwena shared with the press that the family is deeply shattered by the news, as they had hoped Bwire would recover and return home from Turkey, where she was undergoing treatment.

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“She was very hardworking and respectful. I might seem strong, but as her father, I am deeply hurt. She left me, and I did not expect it.

“We believed she would come back and continue with her work, but God had different plans and has taken her,” he said.

On August 4, just weeks before her untimely death, Bwire wrote a heartfelt message to her father, revealing their strong bond.

In the emotional birthday message, she expressed her love and appreciation for her “first love.”

Bwire wrote:

“Happy birthday to my first love. The king who justly rules my heart. The one who’s taught me what true love looks like. The one who sacrifices all for my well-being. May the good Lord bless you. May the good Lord keep you. May the good Lord grant you abundant health. Happy birthday, Papa.”

Her words underscored her father’s significant influence on her life and conveyed her sincere wishes for his well-being.

This touching message has gained even more meaning following her passing, prompting fans and loved ones to reflect on the deep love she had for her father.

The family informed the media that Bwire’s body is expected to arrive at Moi International Airport in Mombasa on Sunday.

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In the weeks before her death, Bwire had publicly sought financial assistance to continue her treatment, needing around Sh5 million for medical bills and living expenses in Turkey.

She documented her journey on social media, sharing her battle with the illness and the difficult side effects of her treatment, which she described as overwhelming.

Her final video, posted on August 14, conveyed her gratitude and hope, thanking Kenyans for their support and expressing her determination to fight the illness despite the hardships.

Citizen TV news anchor Lulu Hassan, who had worked with Bwire on Sultana, shared her grief on social media, writing, “It is well, mamii 💔💔💔,” along with the family’s tribute.

Other notable figures in Kenya’s entertainment industry also shared their condolences, recognizing Bwire’s talent and the profound impact of her loss.

Bwire’s friends and colleagues deeply respected her both for her talent and as a person.