A candlelight vigil in memory of late actress Pretty Mutave is planned for Wednesday evening at the Swahilipot hub, Mombasa.
Mutave died early Tuesday morning after a short illnes.
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The candlelight vigil is set to begin from 4pm to 6:30 pm with strict COVID-19 regulations observed. The dress code is white and or red.
The body is expected to leave the Coast general hospital mortuary on Friday for funeral in their rural home Kibwezi, Makueni county.
"Evening beloved, so now the date for the vigil will be on the 23rd Wednesday @Swahilipot from 4pm to 6:30pm. All are invited . Body will leave on Friday the 25th morning hours (time to be confirmed) to kibwezi makueni county for Burial on the 26th Saturday 2020. For travelling arrangements we all have to make early arrangements waiting on the family to confirm about transport then will update" reads a statement from the funeral committee.
Mutave is popular for her roles in local productions including Maza where she played Zari, Kijakazi (Lena) and Aziza (Dee) among other popular local Swahili shows.
