Kwanza Constituency MP Ferdinand Wanyonyi has finally reassured the public about his health after months of intense speculation and false reports claiming he had died.
The update came during a visit by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula to a specialised medical facility in Kerala, India, where the legislator has been receiving treatment.
Wetang’ula confirmed that Wanyonyi is stable, alert, and responding positively to care, putting to rest widespread rumours that had circulated online.
According to the Speaker, the MP is under the care of a multidisciplinary medical team at KIMS Health Care Management Limited, with specialists in physical medicine and rehabilitation closely monitoring his recovery.
“I had the opportunity to see him in person and was greatly encouraged by the progress he has made. He is improving well, and I am optimistic about his full recovery,” Wetang’ula said after the visit.
This marked Wanyonyi’s first public appearance in months, following his prolonged absence from parliamentary duties throughout much of 2025—an absence that had fueled speculation about his condition.
In December last year, Wetang’ula was compelled to address Parliament to dismiss online claims that the MP had passed away, terming the reports false, cruel, and irresponsible.
It has since emerged that Wanyonyi was initially treated at a hospital in Nairobi for close to a month before doctors advised a referral abroad for specialised care. Throughout the medical journey, he has been accompanied by his wife and daughter, who have remained by his side.
During his visit, Wetang’ula also thanked the Indian medical team on behalf of Parliament and Kenyans, commending their professionalism and high standards of care. He noted that Kerala continues to attract many Kenyans seeking advanced yet affordable medical treatment.
The Speaker added that the experience opened doors for future cooperation between Kenya and India, particularly in specialist training, medical research, and improved referral systems aimed at strengthening Kenya’s healthcare sector.
Wanyonyi is serving his third consecutive term as Kwanza MP, having been elected in 2013 and re-elected in 2017 and 2022. Before joining active politics, he held senior positions in both the public service and the private sector.
As his recovery continues, the reassuring update has brought relief to constituents and supporters, effectively silencing months of misinformation surrounding his health.
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