A magistrates Court in Nairobi has dismissed claims that Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya’s rights were violated during his arrest. In a ruling delivered Wednesday morning the court said Salasya and his team did not present enough evidence to support his claims.
The court also declined an application by his legal team seeking the reinstatement of his firearm to his security detail.
Principal Magistrate Paul Mutai ruled that the court lacked jurisdiction to order the release of the firearm.
The firearm was taken as part of the evidence during the legislator’s arrest.
He noted that the court could not determine the evidentiary value of the weapon at this stage.
“I find no evidence that the accused’s rights were violated, and the application by the defence stands dismissed,” stated Magistrate Mutai during the ruling.
In addition, Salasya’s counsel requested that the MP be allowed to attend future court proceedings virtually, a request the court granted.
The MP was previously arrested and charged with hate speech. He was released on a bond of Sh500,000 or an alternative cash bail of Sh200,000.
