Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has visited his daughters Velma and Sonia at school, weeks after they buried their mother, Gloria Sekeiyan Khalwale.
Khalwale shared a photo from the visit on Friday, September 5, showing him with the two girls at what appeared to be their school compound.
He said the two had settled in well following their mother’s burial.
“Visited my little gals, Velma and Sonia, at school. They have settled in well after their mother's burial. I thank you, Lord.”
Read Also
The senator’s post attracted reactions from Kenyans, with some praising him for checking on his children during the period.
Gloria Was Mother to Eight Children
Gloria died suddenly on August 15 after suffering what Khalwale described as a heart attack.
Gloria was the mother of eight of Khalwale’s children: Engine Kukaste, Olivia Sabayi, Flavia Shimuli, Gift Atubukha, Meliza Khamwenyi, Velma Nasiebanda, Sonia Inuni and Maura Makatse.
She was buried on August 21 at the family home in Malinya, Ikolomani Constituency, Kakamega County.
Her death came after she suddenly collapsed at the family home.
Khalwale Checks on His Daughters
The senator’s latest visit focused on Velma and Sonia, who are both school-going children.
Sharing the photograph, Khalwale did not provide details about what the girls had discussed during the visit.
Instead, he expressed gratitude that they had settled in well after their mother’s burial.
The post offered a glimpse into the family’s life weeks after Gloria’s death.
The senator’s visit also attracted comments from members of the public.
Osoro Fred praised Khalwale for being present for his daughters, writing that seeing the girls settled and smiling showed the support they were receiving from their father.
“God bless you and the girls,” Osoro Fred wrote.
Another social media user, Sahara, shared Khalwale’s post and described him as a family man, writing:
“Your wives and kids deserve you; you’re a true family man.”
