Popular afro-jazz singer Achieng Abura was finally laid to rest on Saturday at her father’s home in Kaptany, Nandi County.
The former Tusker Project Fame (TPF) judge was given an emotional send-off in a ceremony attended by thousands of people and local celebrities including Suzanna Owiyo, Hellen Mtawali and Idi Achieng.
Abura passed on on Thursday, October 20, at the Kenyatta National Hospital's (KNH) private wing while undergoing treatment for depression, gastritis and kidney related ailments.
Her son, Prince Abura, was also very sick at the time of her mother's death.
Her untimely passing brought to light how her fellow celebrities had abandoned her in her time of need as she tried to raise money for her son’s treatment but no one cared to help.
In her last interview with Business Daily, Abura said she once called a fundraiser to raise the Sh4,000,000 required for Prince’s treatment but only 10 people attended.
The afro-jazz singer also said she and some popular musicians including Suzzana and Makadem tried holding a concert towards the same but the contribution was little.
However, one of her friends by the name Lucie Kabena held Abura’s hand through the hard times and regularly sent her encouragement messages on social media.