National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has confirmed that Kwanza Constituency MP Ferdinand Wanyonyi is stable and receiving specialised medical care at KIMS Health Care Management Limited in Kerala, India.
Wanyonyi, who has been away from parliamentary duties for much of 2025, is being treated by a multidisciplinary team of Indian doctors specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
According to the medical team, the MP is responding well to treatment and rehabilitation.
“I visited Hon. Wanyonyi and was encouraged by the progress he has made. I remain optimistic about his recovery,” Wetang’ula said following his hospital visit.
During the visit, the Speaker thanked the hospital staff on behalf of Parliament and the people of Kenya, commending their professionalism and dedication to the MP’s care.
Wetang’ula also highlighted Kerala, India, as a preferred destination for Kenyans seeking specialised medical treatment due to its high-quality services, advanced technology, and relative affordability. He added that Kenya plans to adopt similar systems in the near future.
“The visit provided valuable insights for potential collaboration between Kenyan and Indian health institutions. We will explore partnerships in specialist training, expertise transfer, research, and structured referral systems to strengthen Kenya’s healthcare capacity,” the Speaker said.
Last year on December 5, Wetang’ula addressed Parliament to dismiss rumours claiming that Wanyonyi had passed away, describing the reports as malicious and insensitive.
He confirmed that the MP had initially been admitted to a Nairobi-based hospital for about a month before being referred to India for specialised care.
Throughout his treatment, Wanyonyi has been supported by his wife and daughter, who have remained by his side, providing regular updates on his health.
Ferdinand Wanyonyi is serving his third consecutive term as Kwanza MP, having first been elected in 2013 and subsequently re-elected in 2017 and 2022.
Prior to entering politics, he held several senior positions in both the public and private sectors, including Managing Director at the Lake Basin Development Authority (2005–2007), Deputy Managing Director at Tana & Athi River Development Authority (2003–2005), and Export Sales Manager roles at Kodak Ltd (1986–1993) and Bayer (EA) Ltd (1979–1981).
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