On 26th March 2025 Mumias East legislator Peter Kalerwa Salasya shared Tbt photos of an ordeal where he was attacked by goons in Kakamega town back in 2020 and the latest one which was on Sunday 23rd March 2025 during the Kenya Vs Gabon football Match at Nyayo Stadium which ended 1-2 in favour of Panthers from Gabon.
On Wednesday 26th March 2025 Salasya took to his Facebook page by penning an emotional message about how he has been physically confronted by goons in his political career. He went ahead and shared pictures where he was seen nursing injuries after receiving beatings from goons whom he claims had been sent by his political enemies following his recent critics on an “opposition politician who joined Government”.
” I will cry because that is God’s verdict. The lesson here is, never touch the one anointed by God. Then I will also become president of this country at one time and own Nairobi as a person of great influence. Our God raises the despised people like us before men. I will not take a legal action against them but God will do for me.”
The legislator who has been a serious critic of the Kenya Kwanza Government has found himself in controversial scenarios which have been making waves on social media. The legislator who has risen from rags to riches has been hitting news headline especially on being attacked by goons in political events both in Kakamega County and outside the Western region.
Those are the words of the vocal legislator whose attack on Sunday 23rd March 2025 has received mixed reactions from Kenyans. Many people took to their social media handles to critique the incident, terming the incident as a political witch-hunt and violation of human rights.
videos circulating on social media platforms shows how goons attacked the legislator leaving him with severe Injuries before he was rescued by a team of security officers and rushed to hospital by a standby ambulance.
” We have come out as conquerors and undefeated”, Those were his words after receiving medical attention.
The recent arrest and altercation between Peter Salasya, the MP for Mumias East, and the police have generated a great deal of political and public discussion in Kenya. Following a dispute over protocol, Salasya allegedly slapped Malaha-Isongo Ward MCA Peter Walunya during a funeral in Maraba village, Kakamega County, on January 12, 2024.
Salasya’s Political crisis
Salasya’s bodyguards reportedly fired their weapons into the air during the altercation, causing a disturbance that prompted them to disarm and perform ballistic analysis on their weapons.
Following the incident, Salasya was taken into custody and accused of violating the Penal Code by causing a disturbance and assault. He denied the charges in court and was freed on Ksh 50,000 cash bail.
Several political leaders have voiced their concerns about the behavior of elected officials, and the case has received criticism from a variety of sources. Eugene Wamalwa, the leader of the DAP-K Party, called on Salasya to defend his actions and acknowledged the importance of mentoring young leaders dealing with comparable difficulties.
Political ethics and public conduct experts have offered their opinions on the incident, highlighting how crucial it is for elected officials to remain professional and courteous. They contend that such conduct creates a bad precedent for political discourse and erodes public confidence in leadership.
Discussions concerning the accountability systems for public servants and the necessity of efficient dispute resolution techniques in political settings have also been sparked by the incident.
