Police Chase MP Peter Salasya During Rift Valley Visit
Mumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya claims he was chased by police officers during a political tour in Nandi County on Saturday, May 31, in an incident that stirred public reaction and drew criticism from the legislator.
In a strongly worded statement shared after the event, Salasya directed blame at President William Ruto’s Personal Assistant, Farouk Kibet, comparing his own treatment in the Rift Valley with that of Farouk’s reception in his home county.
“While Farouk was in Malava turning the event into a circus, making grown men dance before him like schoolboys, I was in Nandi County being chased by a government Land Cruiser as though I’m a dangerous criminal. Imagine that—a sitting MP, a citizen of Kenya, treated like a fugitive in his own country,” Salasya expressed.
The MP questioned why the government appeared so threatened by his movements and public engagements, wondering why interacting with ordinary citizens would cause such a panic.
“What kind of insecurity is this? What are you so afraid of? Just because I am going around the country, speaking to people, listening to the concerns of ordinary Kenyans—you behave as though I’ve committed a serious crime,” he stated.
He attached a video to the statement, showing a police vehicle with sirens blaring closely trailing his convoy. The scene, which occurred near the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) in Mosoriot, showed the MP’s team debating their next move before deciding to keep driving as the police continued the pursuit.
Salasya harshly criticised the government for wasting public resources such as fuel, drivers, police manpower, and time to chase after him. He described the act as senseless and proof of a government gripped by fear of political competition.
He further stated that the incident was not just about him being followed but a clear demonstration of the ruling regime’s paranoia about any political figures trying to connect with citizens on the ground.
Despite the intimidation, Salasya affirmed that he would not be cowed. He vowed to return to Nandi County, visit other areas including Uasin Gishu, and continue with his grassroots campaigns regardless of the risks.
“I will not be silenced. I will return to Nandi, I will go to Uasin Gishu, and I will continue walking freely in every part of this country.
Kenya does not belong to a few people—it is a country for all of us. I do not need anyone’s permission to speak to fellow Kenyans,” he declared.
“And let this message be clear: you may chase me using Land Cruisers today, but in 2027, no amount of vehicles will save you from the judgment of the people. Truth travels faster than your convoys,” he concluded.
This is not the first time the MP has faced trouble with authorities. Just a few weeks ago, he was arrested and taken to court over what he termed as politically motivated and fabricated charges, related to allegations of publishing false information on social media.
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