Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula has visited Kwanza Constituency MP Ferdinand Wanyonyi at KIMS Health Care Management Limited in Kerala, India, where he is undergoing specialised treatment.
In a statement, Wetangula said that he was encouraged by the progress he had made and remained optimistic about his recovery.
“The medical team, led by Dr. Nitha J, a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Consultant, briefed me on his condition and confirmed that he is responding well to treatment and rehabilitation under close medical supervision. I was reassured that he is receiving comprehensive, multidisciplinary care and that his condition has stabilised,” Wetangula said.
On behalf of the National Assembly and the people of Kenya, he thanked the doctors and staff at KIMS Health for their professionalism, dedication and high standards of care.
“Parliament stands in solidarity with Hon. Wanyonyi and his family as he continues his recovery,” he added.
During the visit, the National Assembly speaker also met the hospital’s management, led by Dr. M. I. Sahadulla, Chairman and Managing Director, and Ms. Subina, Assistant General Manager for Operations.
The team briefed him on the hospital’s specialised services, advanced diagnostic capabilities and its growing reputation as a regional and international referral centre.
He observed that India, and Kerala in particular, has become a preferred destination for many Kenyans seeking specialised medical care due to the quality of services, advanced technology and relative affordability.
“This visit has provided valuable insights into potential areas of collaboration. Upon my return to Nairobi, I will engage relevant parliamentary committees to explore partnerships in specialist training, skills transfer, research and structured referral systems to strengthen Kenya’s healthcare capacity,” he said.
Wetangula was accompanied by Mr. Stephen Apopo and India Deputy Head of Mission Amb. Mary Mutuku, who reaffirmed the High Commission’s continued support to Kenyans receiving medical care in India.
On December 5 last year, Wetang’ula, while addressing lawmakers on the floor of the house, was forced to dismiss rumours that Wanyonyi had passed away, calling the claims malicious and insensitive amid a wave of online reports that had alleged that he had passed.
He confirmed that the lawmaker had been admitted at Nairobi based hosipital for about a month before being referred to India for specialised treatment.
The speaker said Wanyonyi has been accompanied by his wife and daughter throughout his treatment, who have been providing constant support and updates on his health.
Wanyonyi is currently serving his third consecutive term as an MP for Kwanza Constituency, having first been elected in 2013 and has been re-elected in 2017 and again in 2022
Before entering politics, Wanyonyi held several senior management positions in Kenya’s public and private sectors. He served as Managing Director at the Lake Basin Development Authority (2005–2007), Deputy Managing Director at Tana & Athi River Development Authority (2003–2005), and worked in the private sector as Exports Sales Manager at Kodak Ltd (1986–1993) and at Bayer (EA) Ltd (1979–1981).
