Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi spoke out against what happened to Mumias East MP Peter Salasya at Nyayo Stadium. The attack took place right before Kenya's national team played against Gabon in soccer. Mudavadi said people need to respect different political views for democracy to work.
"We won't always agree, and that's okay. But respect, dialogue, and unity must remain non-negotiable," Mudavadi stated. He added that Kenyans should pick reason over chaos because the country can't move forward if everyone stays divided. He warned that a split nation risks losing everything they want to build.
A mob targeted Salasya during the sold-out match between Harambee Stars and Gabon. Videos show angry young men pushing the lawmaker toward the exit as he wore an AFC Leopards jersey. Some threw objects at him, though a few people tried to shield him from harm. Police stepped in and helped him escape the angry crowd.
People followed close behind, yelling that Salasya "must respect Raila." After everything settled down, Salasya simply posted the word "Noted" on his X account. Another lawmaker, Saboti MP Caleb Amisi, called the attack "uncouth" and demanded those responsible face consequences. Amisi stressed that free speech stays protected under Kenya's laws, saying Salasya deserves space to express himself even if others disagree with his methods.
"We won't always agree, and that's okay. But respect, dialogue, and unity must remain non-negotiable," Mudavadi stated. He added that Kenyans should pick reason over chaos because the country can't move forward if everyone stays divided. He warned that a split nation risks losing everything they want to build.
A mob targeted Salasya during the sold-out match between Harambee Stars and Gabon. Videos show angry young men pushing the lawmaker toward the exit as he wore an AFC Leopards jersey. Some threw objects at him, though a few people tried to shield him from harm. Police stepped in and helped him escape the angry crowd.
People followed close behind, yelling that Salasya "must respect Raila." After everything settled down, Salasya simply posted the word "Noted" on his X account. Another lawmaker, Saboti MP Caleb Amisi, called the attack "uncouth" and demanded those responsible face consequences. Amisi stressed that free speech stays protected under Kenya's laws, saying Salasya deserves space to express himself even if others disagree with his methods.
