Summary:
Mumias East MP Peter Salasya arrested for assaulting a local politician during a funeral in Kakamega County. He was released on Ksh.50,000 bail and faces charges of assault, physical harm, and creating a disturbance.
Mumias East MP Peter Salasya faced arrest on Friday for allegedly assaulting a local politician at a funeral in Kakamega County. The charges include assault, causing physical harm, and creating a disturbance that could lead to a breach of peace.
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Salasya, who stylishly addressed mourners in a light grey suit, slapped an individual identified as an area MCA for not complying with his instructions to sit down.
Video footage captured the dramatic incident, leading to the MP’s arrest.
He was later released on Ksh.50,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, January 16. Social media users criticized Salasya’s actions.