Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has strongly condemned the attack on Mumias East MP Peter Salasya, which occurred minutes before the Harambee Stars vs. Gabon match at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday.
Mudavadi decried political intolerance, stating that it threatens the foundation of Kenya’s democracy, which thrives on diverse opinions.
“What happened to Peter Salasya at Nyayo Stadium is unfortunate. We won’t always agree, and that’s okay. But respect, dialogue, and unity must remain non-negotiable,” he said, emphasizing that respect must be both given and earned.
He urged Kenyans to reject division, warning that a fractured nation risks undoing progress. “A house divided cannot stand. Let’s choose reason over chaos and maturity over noise. Kenya’s future depends on it,” he added.
Details of the Attack
Salasya, who was attending the sold-out match in an AFC Leopards jersey, was confronted by a group of rowdy youths. Videos from the scene show him being pushed toward the stadium exit while some individuals hurled objects at him. Police intervened, escorting him to safety as the crowd shouted demands for him to “respect Raila.”
Following the incident, Salasya remained composed, posting a simple response on X: “Noted.”
Calls for Justice
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi also condemned the attack, calling for accountability. “This is uncouth, uncalled for, and lugubrious. Whoever orchestrated this must be brought to book. It must stop,” he said.
Amisi emphasized the importance of free speech, noting, “We may not always agree with how he does things, but he is a young man trying his luck in life.”
The incident has sparked conversations on political tolerance, with leaders calling for respect and dialogue in national discourse.
