Mumias East MP Peter Salasya’s arrest is not politically motivated, this is according to Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura.

Speaking to the press on Monday, May 19, Mwaura strongly denied the claims that the arrest of the vocal lawmaker was a political move, asserting that the action was solely based on Salasya’s personal conduct.

“The recent arrests, including that of MP Peter Salasya, are based on individual conduct, not political affiliation.”

Mwaura further dismissed the allegations of political persecution as baseless and urged leaders to avoid politicising legal matters.

“Claims of political persecution are mere propaganda. Leaders should refrain from politicising legal processes,” he reiterated.

Addressing reports of heightened security presence at residences formerly occupied by the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Mwaura emphasised the government’s commitment to upholding the rule of law.

“The government will enforce the law regardless of a person’s political status or following,” he said.

Mwaura’s remarks came at a day when MP Salasya was presented before the Milimani Magistrate’s Court and charged with hate speech.

The MP, who was arrested on Friday, May 16, was accused of “stirring’ ethnic hatred” between the Luo and Luhya communities by posts made on X (formerly Twitter), contrary to Section 13(1)(b) and 13(2) of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission Act of 2008.

He was released on a bond of KSh500,000 or an alternative of a cash bail of KSh200,000. The case will be mentioned on June 4, 2025.