Senator Boni Khalwale’s wife,Gloria Sekeiyan Khalwale,has collapsed and died after a suspected heart attack at their home in Lurambi, Kakamega County, family sources confirmed on Saturday.
She was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. She was in her 50s.The Senator was with family at the time. His office has asked for privacy as they mourn.
“SHE COLLAPSED SUDDENLY”
According to family members, the incident happened in the late morning. She complained of chest pains and dizziness before collapsing. Household staff and relatives administered first aid and rushed her to hospital. Doctors said she had suffered what appeared to be a cardiac arrest.
“She was a warm, prayerful woman. We never expected this,” a close family friend told reporters outside the home. “It happened so fast.”
A QUIET PRESENCE BESIDE A PUBLIC FIGURE
Senator Khalwale, the Kakamega Senator, is a longtime public figure and former Ikolomani MP known for his outspoken politics.
His wife largely stayed out of the political spotlight. People who knew her in Kakamega described her as involved in church work and community women’s groups. She was known for supporting education initiatives for girls in the county.
The couple have been married for decades and raised their family in Kakamega.
REACTION AND TRIBUTES
News of her death drew messages from leaders across the political divide Saturday afternoon.
Colleagues in the Senate expressed condolences, calling her “a pillar of support” to the Senator. Local leaders in Kakamega described her as humble and generous.
“Our hearts are with Senator Khalwale and the entire family during this difficult time,” one Senate leader posted.
The Senator’s office said burial arrangements will be announced after family consultations.
The Senator’s office said burial arrangements will be announced after family consultations.
Behind the politics is a family in grief. A sudden loss like this stops everything. For Kakamega, she was known not for press conferences, but for quiet service in church and community. For the Senator, she was home.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
The family is expected to hold prayers over the weekend. A postmortem will be conducted to confirm the cause of death.
The Senator has cancelled all public engagements for next week.
We send our deepest condolences to Senator Khalwale, his children, and the entire family.
