Video: Boni Khalwale seen emotional as he views deceased wife's body

This story has significance for readers across Kenya and beyond.

- Boni Khalwale visited the morgue on August 15 to see the body of his late wife, Gloria Sekeyan Khalwale, who died after suffering a heart attack

- A tribute graphic describing Gloria as a devoted wife, loving mother, and woman of faith circulated alongside footage from what appeared to be a memorial gathering

- Kenyans flooded the comments with condolences for the former Kakamega senator, widely known as the Bullfighter

Veteran politician Boni Khalwale was overcome with emotion on Saturday, 15 August 2026, after visiting the morgue to see the body of his late wife, Gloria Sekeyan Khalwale, who passed away following a sudden heart attack.

Video footage circulating on Facebook captured the raw grief of the moment, with scenes from what appeared to be a memorial gathering showing mourners embracing near a doorway.

The clip was paired with a formal "Rest in Peace" tribute graphic for Gloria, describing her as a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a woman of faith and grace.

Who was Gloria Sekeyan Khalwale?

Gloria was the wife of Khalwale, the outspoken politician widely nicknamed "the Bullfighter" who has served as both a Member of Parliament and a Senator for Kakamega.

She is remembered by those close to the family as a deeply faithful and nurturing presence. The tribute shared alongside the footage honoured her legacy on all three fronts: as a partner, a parent, and a person of strong spiritual character.

The circumstances of her death were sudden. She collapsed and died after suffering a cardiac arrest, leaving her family and the wider public in shock.

Watch the video below:

Kenyans rally around the bullfighter

News of Gloria's passing drew a wave of sympathy from Kenyans across social media, with many reaching out directly to the former senator.

@Philemon Ronoh said:

"Pole sana hheshimiwa for the big loss of your dear wife and the best mother of your children. Praying for you 🙏."

@Judith Amakobe Aronje said:

"Condolences to the family, take heart, Boni.s"

@Bildad Kombo said:

"It's well yes, it's well with your soul….. That's what your heart can say now. Take heart."

@Nancy Nabali said:

"My sincere heartfelt condolences 🙏."

@Venon Kemonde Bosirebosaya said:

"Take heart, the bull fighter himself. Pole sana omwami."

@Lynette Anne said:

"My heartfelt condolences to you and the family."

@Prince Kelly said:

"Sorry bro, I can feel the pain."

@Shem Moni said:

"Pole the Bullfighter."

The outpouring of messages reflected the deep affection many Kenyans hold for Khalwale, a figure who has remained one of the more recognisable and passionate voices in the country's political landscape for decades.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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