Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya was attacked by goons at a political event on Sunday, November 12 in Mumias West, Kakamega County.
The legislator is seen in a video that has since gone viral addressing residents before what seems like a fight ensues thence disrupting the political gathering.
As such, Salasya was whisked away by his security personnel to safety.
According to reports, the MP was speaking over the current state of the sugar industry in the region while defending the Mumias Company investor against the farmers’ wishes.
He then proceeded to call out those who disagreed with him on the issue causing the scuffle.
However, while reacting to the incident, Peter Salasya blamed Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa for his attack claiming he sponsored the goons to attack him.
“The goons of Barasa Fernandes attacked me so innocently while addressing residents of Mumias West, but thank you my tight security for ensuring no one moves closer to me. And I will always say it as it is, Mumias sugar must run without Governor interference,” noted Salasya.
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In addition, the lawmaker thanked Mumias West Residents noting that they provided him with security when the goons attacked ensuring he was safe.
“Thank you so much people of Mumias West for showing me love despite frustrations from the goons you still wanted me to continue speaking to you but because of your security and my security I had to leave the podium,” he added.
Salasya on the Sugar Sector
Nonetheless, the Mumias East legislator has been advocating for the prioritization of sugarcane farmers and payment of their dues.
The MP was calling on Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa who was also present at the event, to implement reforms initiated by the former governor Wycliffe Oparanya.
The reforms advocated for the interests of cane farmers and the revival of the Mumias Sugar Company.
Netizens Reactions
Notably, Kenyans received the video contents with mixed reactions. Some supported the MP while others questioned his behavior as a leader.
An X user Willie Maxime said “That’s uncalled for. Take legal action against them.”
Daniel Waweru noted that “I can’t support this type of hooliganism Mushemiwa must be respected and given chance to talk.”
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Another user who supported the MP’s sentimenst said “Ukweli unauma, Tell them the truth khuli inyuma,” Loosely translating to ‘Truth is bitter, tell them the truth.’
Likewise, other notable leaders shared their sentiments on the viral video including former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko who shared the video captioned ” Huyu Mhesh ni ngori.”
Also, Kileleshwa Member of Count Assembly Robert Alai noted that “What the Hell? But MP Salasya was attacked on stage. He was not the aggressor. He just spoke his truth.”
