Mumias East MP Peter Salasya is under the spotlight after a Nairobi court threw down the gauntlet: apologize publicly and run a 14-day social media peace campaign, or his hate speech case will continue.
Senior Principal Magistrate Paul Mutai at Milimani Law Courts rejected the DPP’s attempt to drop the case, saying Salasya’s inflammatory remarks were too serious to ignore. The MP now has two weeks to prove he has publicly apologized and promoted peace online, as per a conciliation agreement with the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC).
The case first erupted after Salasya allegedly made comments threatening public cohesion, sparking national outrage. The court’s directive is unique, making him the first Kenyan lawmaker required to use social media as a tool for reconciliation before escaping prosecution.
The matter returns to court on February 2, 2026, where the judge will decide if Salasya has done enough to avoid facing the full brunt of the law. The coming days will test whether this fiery MP can turn controversy into a social media campaign for peace, or watch his case go ahead.
