Editor's Review

The MP called on Kenyans to pray for him as he recuperates.

Nyali MP Mohammed Ali has undergone a successful knee surgery following an injury sustained during the East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games in Mombasa. 

In a statement on Friday, December 27, the MP expressed gratitude for the procedure's success, adding that he would be suspending all political engagements and activities for the next three months.

"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.

"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," he wrote on X.

File image of Mohamed Ali at EALA Games

The 14th East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games (IPG) took place in Mombasa, Kenya, from December 6 to 18, 2024. 

The event brought together over 1,000 representatives from the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) and national parliaments of EAC partner states, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Burundi.

The games commenced with a vibrant opening ceremony officiated by Kenyan President William Ruto, who emphasized the significance of the event in promoting regional unity and integration. 

The ceremony featured a lively procession through Mombasa, culminating at Mama Ngina Waterfront. 

Competitions spanned various sports disciplines, including football, netball, athletics, tug-of-war, volleyball, basketball, golf, and darts. 

Events were hosted at venues such as Shanzu Training College grounds, Aga Khan Academy, and Nyali Golf Club.