[PHOTOS] Sombre mood as Chavakali student who died in accident is buried

He was the son of popular Mugithi Singer KarehB.

In Summary
  • The accident happened at Mamboleo Junction in Kisumu County on April 1, 2024,
  • Mourners met at the Kenyatta University mortuary before proceeding to Embu for a church service and then proceeded to the burial site.
Chavakali High School Students carrying the casket of their fellow student Joseph Mwadulo who perished in a road accident. The burial was held Friday, April 12, 2024.
Chavakali High School Students carrying the casket of their fellow student Joseph Mwadulo who perished in a road accident. The burial was held Friday, April 12, 2024.
Image: Kareb/ FACEBOOK

Joseph Mwadulo, son of Mugiithi singer KarehB has been laid to rest, at his parent's home in Kimangaru, Embu County.

Mwadulo, a student of Chavakali High School in Vihiga county, died in an accident.

The accident happened at Mamboleo Junction in Kisumu County on April 1, 2024.

The burial service of Chavakali High School Student Joseph Mwadulo on Friday, April 12, 2024.
The burial service of Chavakali High School Student Joseph Mwadulo on Friday, April 12, 2024.
Image: COURTESY VISTA STUDIOS

Mourners met at the Kenyatta University mortuary before proceeding to Embu for a church service and then proceeded to the burial site.

The burial ceremony was attended by family, friends, teachers, and students of Chavakali Boys' High School where the 17-year-old had been schooling.

Studets of Chakali High School carrying the casket of Joseph Mwadulo during his burial service on Friday, April 12, 2024
Studets of Chakali High School carrying the casket of Joseph Mwadulo during his burial service on Friday, April 12, 2024
Image: COURTESY of VISTA STUDIOS

Celebrities who attended were Jacquey Nyaminde - Wilbroda Shirandula, Nyambura Wa Kabue, Shix Kapienga - Tasha, Wanjiku The Teacher, Njeri ithaga riene, Jose Gatutura, Terence Creative, Kamoko Wanjiru Wa Waya Joyce and Wamamaa Wanja asali Mtoto wakiambu 

Mwadulo succumbed to a road accident on his way from school.

While celebrating her son, the singer said she is proud of him.

"My Son you have made me PROUD!....the tributes are so encouraging. It takes a village to bring up a child....but you have single-handedly brought the Nation together...We Love You Forever...Long live Dulo."

Chavakali High School students mourning Joseph Mwadulo during his burial service in Embu on Friday, April 12, 2024.
Chavakali High School students mourning Joseph Mwadulo during his burial service in Embu on Friday, April 12, 2024.
Image: Courtesy of VISTA STUDIOS

The news of the death of Mwadulo was announced by Mugiithi singer Jose Gatutura.

Fellow Mugithii singer Jose Gatutura also paid his tribute.

"Am sorry to hear about the passing ofKarehB's Son "Joseph" who was yesterday involved in a road accident. May God comfort you and give you peace that surpasses all human understanding in these difficult moments," Gatutura wrote on Instagram.

Adding:

"To all friends and fellow artists, The preparations for KarehB 's son are ongoing at Blue springs hotel Thika road everyday from 6pm."

May his soul rest in peace.

Mourners during the burial service of Joseph Mwadulo on Friday, April 12, 2024.
Mourners during the burial service of Joseph Mwadulo on Friday, April 12, 2024.
Image: KareB Facebook/ VISTA STUDIOS
Terrence Creative during the burial service held on Friday, April 12, 2024
Terrence Creative during the burial service held on Friday, April 12, 2024
Image: Kare B/ FACEBOOK
A church leader during the burial of service of KarehB's son on Friday, April 12, 2024
A church leader during the burial of service of KarehB's son on Friday, April 12, 2024
Image: Kare B/FACEBOOK
Mourners during the burial service of KarehB son in Embu on Friday, April 12, 2024.
Mourners during the burial service of KarehB son in Embu on Friday, April 12, 2024.
Image: Kare B/ Facebook
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