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Senator Boni Khalwale’s wife collapses and dies at home

Kakamega senator says mother of eight collapsed at their family home from a suspected heart...

Senator Boni Khalwale’s wife collapses and dies at home

Senator Boni Khalwale's wife, Gloria Sekeiyan Khalwale, passed away at their home in Kakamega County. Dr Khalwale announced her sudden collapse and death due to a suspected heart attack on his official social media accounts. President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto expressed their condolences, vowing to stand by Senator Khalwale and his family during this period of immense grief.

Other leaders, including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Professor Makau Mutua, also extended their heartfelt condolences. Gloria was the Senator's third wife, with four children from previous marriages and eight children with her third husband. The family is set to hold a burial on August 21 at St Elizabeth Mukumu Hospital.

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