Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has allegedly been arrested.
As per the MP, he was ambushed by individuals he claims were officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) at the Isiolo-Nanyuki road after addressing a rally in Isiolo.
While narrating details of the ambush, Salasya said that the officers opened fire at his convoy, adding that they were masked men with AK-47 rifles.
Salasya revealed that the alleged officers proceeded to disarm his bodyguards, confiscating their weapons, even as he initially managed to flee.
“I have just been attacked by unknown individuals claiming to be DCI officers. These people, heavily armed and moving with force, ambushed my convoy, disarmed my security team, confiscated their firearms, and pursued my vehicle. One of my security personnel managed to escape and helped me flee into a nearby bush for safety,” he stated.
As for the reasons behind his arrest, Salasya could not provide details but he seemingly intimated that he had been threatened by the individuals.
“They shot at my vehicle, aiming directly at me. Shortly after, they emerged with at least 15 AK47 rifles and confronted me with a chilling message—one I cannot disclose at this time for security reasons,” Salasya stated.
Salasya, who recently announced his Presidential bid for 2027, maintained that he had not targeted the government in his ongoing countrywide campaign and thus questioned the motive behind the attack.
“What I will say is this: I have not been mentioning the government in my rallies, and I have stayed true to my call for peace and progress,” he expressed.
While announcing his presidential bid, the youthful lawmaker stated that the decision had been arrived at following wide consultations and considerations from the public.
"Fellow Kenyans, after deep reflection, wide consultations, and careful consideration of the state of our nation, I, Peter Kalerwa Salasya, the Member of Parliament for Mumias East Constituency, hereby declare my intention to vie for the Presidency of the Republic of Kenya in the 2027 General Election," he declared.
According to the MP, he had been motivated to vie for the seat due to a "profound desire to offer bold, transformative leadership that will reposition our great nation for industrial growth, economic empowerment, and social justice."
