Khalwale: Death Has Just Robbed My First Wife

Former Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale. His first wife Adelaide Khalwale succumbed to cancer on Saturday morning [Photo, Courtesy]

The wife to former Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale is dead

Adelaide Khalwale passed on Saturday morning at her Kakamega home on Saturday morning, October 5.

Khalwale who broke the news of her wife’s death on Facebook posted, “A sad morning. Death has just robbed my first wife”.

He told Standard Digital that she died from pulmonary hypertension, which she developed a week ago.

He also disclosed that Adelaide was first diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2003 and this year, she developed blood cancer but went through the treatment and was declared cancer-free.

Deputy President William Ruto in a condolence message on Twitter said: “Condolences to the family and friends of Hon. Boni Khalwale for the loss of your wife, Adelaide. Mama Adelaide was a pillar in your life, generous and kind. Thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones. Rest in Peace”


Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula tweeted: “My heartfelt condolences to my brother Bonny Khalwale and his family following the loss of his first wife. May the good Lord rest her soul in eternal peace. Amen !!”

Her body has been taken to Mukumu Mission Hospital morgue.

 

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