Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan over the weekend visited his Kibra counterpart Ken Okoth in Paris, where he is receiving treatment for Colorectal Cancer.
MP Hassan reported that Mr Okoth was doing well with the treatment and was handling it better than expected.
"I spent the weekend visiting my brother the MP for Kibra, Hon Ken Okoth, who is in Paris for medical treatment.
"In spite of the pain & suffering he has endured, I found him in a cheerful mood and high spirits," the legislator tweeted.
Hassan further commended Okoth for his strong faith and fortitude.
Kenyans stand with MP Ken Okoth
Kenyans on Twitter who saw the post continued to send well wishes for the Kibra MP who's illness is at an advanced stage.
Here are some of the comments that were shared.
The MP's tweet also attracted comments from prominent public figures including Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja who posted: "Thanks for doing that Mhesh."
Journalist Terryanne Chebet posted: "Praying for your speedy recovery sir." while her counterpart Joy Doreen Biira added: "In our prayers."
Mr Okoth also recently updated his followers on the progress of his treatment saying that though chemo has taken a toll on his body, he is fighting on.