The wife of Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, Gloria Sekeiyan Khalwale, has died after suddenly collapsing following a suspected heart attack.
Khalwale confirmed his wife’s death in a statement on Saturday morning, announcing that she had passed away unexpectedly.
“My dear wife, Gloria Sekeiyan Khalwale, has this morning suddenly collapsed and died after a heart attack,” the Senator announced.
Khalwale said Sekeiyan was the mother of their eight children, as messages of condolence poured in from leaders and members of the public.
The Senator did not indicate whether his wife had been suffering from any illness before her sudden death.
Sekeiyan was also the mother of Engine Kukaste Khalwale, who recently graduated from Moringa School as a Certified Full-Stack Software Engineer.
Among those who sent messages of condolence to Khalwale and his family were Linda Mwananchi, Principal Edwin Sifuna and other leaders.
“Omwami Khalwale, pole sana for your loss. May God comfort you and your family in this difficult time. Khulialala Omwami. May her soul rest in peace,” Sifuna said.
National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee Chair Samuel Atandi also condoled with the Senator and his family.
“Very sorry, Senator. May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time,” Atandi said.
Former Principal Secretary Irungu Nyakera also sent his condolences to Khalwale’s family, wishing them strength and comfort as they mourned.
Khalwale has previously spoken publicly about his family. In February 2024, he disclosed that he had four wives and 17 children, with Sekeiyan being his third wife.
His first wife, the late Adelaide Khalwale, was the mother of his first three children and died in 2019.
His second wife, Josephine Khalwale, is the mother of three children, while his fourth wife, Diana Khalwale, is also the mother of three children.
