Bilal Wanjau, a celebrated Kenyan actor, has been buried in Machakos County barely 24 hours after his death. Bilal Wanjau has been laid to rest. Photos: Nick Kwach. Source: Facebook Sandra Dacha announced the passing of Bilal, widely recognised for his roles in shows such as Bazenga, The Runaway, and Wimped. He gained prominence through his work on the popular Tahidi High series on Citizen TV and also featured in productions like Pepeta, Lies That Bind, and Jela 5 Star on Maisha Magic. Why was Bilal Wanjau buried quickly? On Thursday, December 4, Sandra shared news of Bilal’s death, explaining that it was linked to complications from diabetes.
Reports indicate that he had missed his medication for a few days, which led to a diabetic coma. Sandra, who had been assisting Bilal with weight management in recent months, described his loss as a major blow to Kenya’s film industry. What happened at Bilal Wanjau’s burial? She also shared that his burial would take place on Friday, December 5, following Muslim traditions, and requested that the family be kept in your prayers. Nick Kwach was among the actors who attended the solemn ceremony at Bilal’s rural home. Kwach and Bilal had acted together, and he shared a skit in which the deceased played the man dating Kwach’s ex, Aicy Stevens, giving him a difficult time when he went to collect their child. “Rest well, my brother, I am honoured to have shared in your art,” he wrote. Kwach then posted a series of photos from the burial with Aicy.
One photo showed them standing next to the fresh grave, which had numerous aloe vera plants placed on top of it. Some Kenyans wondered about the lack of flowers, and a fan noted that it was in line with Islamic practices. Mourners next to Bilal Wanjau’s grave. Photo: Nick Kwach. Source: Facebook “Rest well, blue Gooner,” he captioned the images. Heartbroken Kenyans paid tribute to Bilal by writing: Wizzy Pheloh Simoh: “You fought your fight, and you finished. Go well, my comedian… champ.” Oduor Kenneth: “From the soil you were created, so shall you go back.” Faith Sambiro: “You made us laugh.” Shanta Clauz: “Alone in that field… whole night, whole days forever.” Wambui Kangethe: “Just like that, the curtains fold. Rest well, Bilal.”
By William Osoro
