Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has announced the death of his wife, Gloria Sekeyian Khalwale, following a heart attack on Saturday morning.
Khalwale said Gloria suddenly collapsed and died, describing her as his dear wife and the mother of their eight children.
“My dear wife, Gloria Sekeyian Khalwale, has this morning suddenly collapsed and died after a heart attack,” the senator announced through his official X account.
He named their children as Engine Kukaste Khalwale, Olivia Sabayi Khalwale, Flavia Shimuli Khalwale, Gift Atubukha Khalwale, Meliza Khamwenyi Khalwale, Velma Nasjebanda Khalwale, Sonia Inuni Khalwale and Maura Makatse Khalwale.
Khalwale did not immediately disclose further details surrounding her death or the family’s funeral arrangements.
Messages of condolence began pouring in following the announcement, with Kenyans expressing sympathy to the senator, his children and the wider Khalwale family.
