Mohammed Ali explains his silence on national issues
By Nancy Marende, August 2, 2025Nyali Member of Parliament (MP) Mohammed Ali has broken his silence after nearly nine months of absence from active political discourse, explaining that a series of serious health challenges forced him to take a step back.
Speaking on Saturday, August 2, 2025, the former investigative journalist revealed that he had undergone three major knee surgeries, two in Kenya and one in India, between December 2024 and May 2025.
Furthermore, Ali disclosed that his condition was so severe at one point that he nearly lost his life.
“I have been very quiet for the last nine months; others think I have run away from politics, and others think I am afraid to pick a side. When you are sick, other things can wait; my health comes first. I was very sick; I almost lost my life.”
“I underwent three knee surgeries, two in Kenya and one in India. I was not in a position to say what Kenyans wanted to hear from me. I won’t have mixed politics and my health,” he stated.
Now in recovery, the MP says he has just begun walking again and expects to fully regain mobility within the next four to six months.
“I have started walking. It will take me another four months or six to fully recover. Hopefully by December, I will be able to run,” he added.
Injury
In a statement on December 27, 2024, Ali confirmed the extent of the damage and informed the public of a temporary pause in his public appearances.
“Following the knee injury I sustained during the EAC-Inter Parliamentary Games in Mombasa, I am pleased to share that I have had a successful knee surgery. I am, however, informed by my doctor that my mobility will be limited for at least 3 months to allow for full recovery,” he stated.
“I will therefore be suspending all political engagements and activities during this period, but wish to assure all Nyali constituents that office operations will run as usual. Please keep me in your prayers as I recuperate, and I hope to bounce back even stronger. Mungu wa kwetu sote,” he added.
Despite his silence, Ali emphasised that his commitment to justice and good governance remains unwavering.
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