The first wife of former Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale died of hypertension on October 5, 2019.
The politician took to Facebook to announce the sad news of Adelaide Khalwale's death. The couple had been married for 39 years.
"A sad morning. Death has just robbed my first wife," he told his followers.
"From 2003, when she was first diagnosed o cancer, we have as a family refused to be intimidated by the possibility of death. We have remained unbowed but this morning she had died and ironically, not of cancer.
"She had cancer of the cervix. We fought it, she was operated on, put on chemotherapy and recovered.
"This year, she again developed cancer of the blood; something called multiple myeloma and we started her on standard treatment of chemotherapy and completed the course.
"This week, we went to the cancer centre, did profiles of the bone marrow and blood and confirmed that the cancer had been cured by the chemotherapy. Then, two days ago, she developed pulmonary hypertension and for only two days that she had taken drugs she stopped breathing," Khalwale addressed the nation on KTN.
Deputy President William Ruto condoled with the family of his point man in Western region.
"Condolences to the family and friends of 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," the DP posted on social media.
Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula mourned the passing of his former Senate colleague's first wife.
"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!!" the Ford Kenya Party leader Tweeted.
Other Kenyans also joined in mourning the former senator's spouse.
"Such a big blow mheshimiwa. Take heart during this tough time, may God console your family. That is an untimely death, God is always in the picture. May she rest in perfect peace, amen," posted Vince Thomas.
"My deepest condolences mweshimiwa. May God give you and the entire family the best consolation at this very difficult moments," wished Joanne Misoy.
More to follow.
