Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has been released from police custody after Milimani Law Courts granted him a Sh500,000 bond or an alternative of Sh200,000 cash bail.
This followed his arraignment before the Milimani Magistrate’s Court on Monday morning, where he was charged with hate speech but denied it.
“Since the bond terms are not opposed, I am aided to grant the accused person as follows; he is admitted to a surety bond of Sh500,000 in the alternative cash bail of Sh200,000.” Milimani Principal Magistrate Paul Mutai said.
Salasya was arrested along the Isiolo-Nanyuki highway and locked up at Nairobi Central Station.
The charges stem from a social media post dated May 10, 2025, in which Salasya allegedly made statements promoting ethnic hatred between the Luhya and Luo communities.
The post in question, dated May 10, 2025, read:
“Luos are the number one enemies of the Luhya people. We must fight back against this narrative of Luos, or they will sink us. They are in the guts, but still fighting an innocent person. Ama tuwatahiri iishe.” it stated.
The prosecution argued that the remarks were inflammatory and aimed at inciting tension between the two groups.
Represented by lawyer Echesa, Salasya denied the charges and questioned the legal basis of his arrest. He called on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to provide a clear explanation for his detention, asserting that due process must be followed.
The case is scheduled for a hearing on June 4.
