Two candlelight vigils are planned to remember the late actor Gillie Owino, next week.

Owino popularly known for his role as Mzee Msiri on the local TV series, Pete succumbed to cancer last Friday.

One of the vigils is scheduled for 12th, 2 pm at the little theatre club, Mombasa.

Speaking to this blog, Pete producer Daudi Anguka revealed that there will be another vigil for the actor at Funzi Island which will mainly be attended by colleagues from Pete. 

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He will be laid to rest on 15th May in Kisumu.

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