Wetangula Forced To Clarify After Claims Ford Kenya MP Is Dead

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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has firmly dismissed widespread speculation regarding the health and whereabouts of Kwanza Member of Parliament Ferdinand Wanyonyi, who has been ailing for over a month.

The Speaker addressed the matter on Thursday, December 4, after rumours circulated online alleging that the veteran legislator had passed away.

Wetang’ula clarified that Wanyonyi had initially been admitted to Nairobi Hospital, where he underwent treatment for several weeks before doctors recommended he be flown to India for specialised medical care.

The MP was subsequently airlifted abroad, where he is currently receiving treatment.

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“I want to inform the House that Ferdinand Wanyonyi, the Member of Parliament for Kwanza, is unwell,” Wetang’ula stated. “He was in Nairobi Hospital for about a month, and doctors recommended that he be taken to India.

He is there. I am saying this because I want to send a message to evil rumour mongers claiming that he passed away and that we are withholding the information maliciously.”

The Speaker added that he had personally spoken to Wanyonyi and his family and confirmed that the lawmaker was responding well to treatment.

He assured MPs that there was no cause for alarm and criticised individuals peddling misinformation about the legislator’s condition.

“Yesterday, I had a conference call with him. His wife accompanied him, and this morning the Clerk also communicated with them. Wanyonyi has not passed on,” Wetang’ula stressed. “We must condemn those who take advantage of people’s suffering to spread wicked and baseless rumours.”

Wetang’ula urged the public and political leaders to exercise restraint and compassion, especially when dealing with sensitive matters concerning health and bereavement.