By Brian Kiprono - Reporter
Kenya, August 15, 2026 - Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale is mourning the death of his wife, Gloria Sekeiyan Khalwale, who died suddenly on Saturday morning after suffering a heart attack.
Khalwale confirmed the death in a brief statement, saying his wife collapsed unexpectedly.
“My dear wife, Gloria Sekeiyan Khalwale, has this morning suddenly collapsed and died after a heart attack,” the senator said.
Gloria was the mother of the couple’s eight children.
The senator did not indicate whether she had been receiving treatment for any illness before her death.
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News of her death prompted an outpouring of condolence messages as family, friends and political leaders mourned her sudden passing.
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