Kakamega County Senator Boni Khalwale is celebrating as his daughter, Zinzi Shinangoi, marks her birthday.
In a statement shared on her X account on Monday, September 9, 2024, the proud father of 17 shared a heartfelt and nostalgic message to mark the special occasion.
“Happy birthday, @Zinzile! It just looks like yesterday when, on this day, at Mukumu Hospital in Kakamega, years ago, I fondly held you as you bounced in my hands, weighing 3.7 kgs—a stunning beautiful pink,” the Senator wrote.
He revealed the origin of her special name noting that he named her after his mother when he first saw her.
Khalwale expressed his wishes for Zinzi to enjoy even more happiness, success, and good health as she continues to grow.
“And I immediately called Syouhinangoi after my mother. May u continue enjoying more and more as we celebrate your good health, happiness, success and achievement.”
The senator has never been one to shy away from publicly celebrating every milestone his children make from graduations to birthdays.
17 kids
In February 2024, during a press conference, Senator Khalwale addressed the public’s persistent curiosity about the number of children he has fathered.
He revealed that he has four wives and 17 children.
He detailed the specifics of his family, starting with his first wife, Adelaide Khalwale, who p*********y five years ago and is the mother of his first three children.
His second wife, Josephine Khalwale, has three children with him, including one who has graduated from university and two currently attending. He confidently stated that there had been no doubts about their paternity.
Gloria Khalwale, his third wife, is the mother of eight of his children, some of whom are in university while others are still in lower levels of education. He noted that their paternity has never been questioned.
Finally, his fourth wife, Diana Khalwale, has three children with him, all of whom are at lower levels of education. Senator Khalwale confirmed that there has been no dispute regarding their paternity.
“The wives I have are specific and are as follows: Wife number one is Adelaide Khawlwale, who died 5 years ago. She is the mother of my first three children – all copyrights of mine, no doubt about their paternity. Josephine Khalwale, my second wife, is the mother of three of my children – one who has completed university, and two still at the university. All copyrights, there have been no complaints about their paternity,” he explained.
Adding;
“Three, Gloria Khalwale, who is the mother of eight of my children. Of these 8, some are at the university and others at the lower levels of education. They are all my copyrights. They have never had their paternity challenged. And finally, Diana Khalwale, mother of three, all of them in lower levels of education. The three children are my copyright.”