Natembeya visits Kwanza MP Ferdinand Wanyonyi after discharge from India hospital
By Mabonga Makhanu, June 29, 2026Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has paid a visit to Kwanza MP Ferdinand Wanyonyi at his home in Kwanza Constituency following his discharge from an India-based hospital, where he had been admitted for several months.
In a statement shared on his social media pages on Monday, June 29, 2026, Natembeya said he had visited the legislator to personally wish him a speedy recovery after the health challenges he has been battling.
The governor revealed that Wanyonyi suffered a stroke while undergoing treatment in India and said the MP remains in the thoughts and prayers of the people of Trans Nzoia.
He noted that Wanyonyi’s dedication to public service and unwavering commitment to the people of Kwanza Constituency and Trans Nzoia County have left a lasting impact, expressing optimism that he will make a full recovery and return to active parliamentary duty.
Natembeya’s visit
”Today, I visited Hon. Ferdinand Wanyonyi, Member of Parliament for Kwanza Constituency, to personally wish him a speedy recovery. Having suffered a stroke while undergoing treatment in India, Hon. Wanyonyi remains in our thoughts and prayers. His dedication to public service and commitment to the people of Kwanza and Trans Nzoia County have left a lasting impact, and we look forward to his full recovery and return to active duty.”
‘’On behalf of the people and leadership of Trans Nzoia County, I extend our deepest solidarity to Hon. Wanyonyi, his family, and the entire Kwanza community. May God grant him strength, healing, and good health in this season. Get well soon, Mheshimiwa. We are praying for you and eagerly await your return.”
Natembeya further conveyed the solidarity of the people and leadership of Trans Nzoia County with the legislator, his family, and the entire Kwanza community, praying that God grants him strength, healing, and good health during this period of recovery.
Wanyonyi’s health woes
Since his return to the country, the ailing MP has been receiving visits from various leaders, with National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula among the first to visit him at his Kwanza home, accompanied by a delegation of Ford Kenya leaders.
The speaker recently disclosed that the illness had taken a toll on Wanyonyi’s speech, leaving him unable to communicate effectively. He further revealed that arrangements were being made to provide the MP with a translator during critical parliamentary sessions that require his participation, ensuring he continues to effectively discharge his legislative responsibilities.