This archive report was first published on 5 October 2019.
Former Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has lost his first wife, Adelaide Shikanga, who passed away on Saturday morning at their home in Malinya, Kakamega.
According to Khalwale, Adelaide had been battling cancer for 39 years, with the first diagnosis made in 2003. Despite the challenges, the family remained strong and supportive, with Adelaide undergoing six chemotherapy sessions at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital.
However, on Friday, Adelaide developed pulmonary hypertension, and her condition rapidly deteriorated. Khalwale confirmed that she collapsed and died while going to the bathroom.
Adelaide worked as a secretary at the Department of Education at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology until her death. She leaves behind two sons and one daughter, and Khalwale is now left with one wife, Josephine.
Deputy President William Ruto and Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula were among the leaders who sent messages of condolence to the family.
