Police Teargas Crowd at Salasya Rally in Mosoriot, Nandi as MP Condemns Action
Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has condemned the police for using teargas to disperse a peaceful gathering in Mosoriot, Nandi County, on Friday, May 30, 2025. The crowd had assembled to hear the first-term legislator speak as part of his ongoing national campaign ahead of the 2027 general election.
In a statement posted on social media platform X, Salasya decried the police action as “cowardism,” asserting that every Kenyan has the constitutional right to peaceful assembly. “Threats and intimidation is cowardism. Why teargas peaceful people of Mosoriot when they want to hear from me? It’s unacceptable. Rift Valley Pia ni Kenya,” Salasya wrote.
The incident has drawn attention amid Salasya’s continued political mobilization across the country as a self-declared 2027 presidential candidate. The MP officially announced his intention to run for president in April 2025 under a new political movement yet to be named. His campaign message emphasizes inclusivity, rejecting traditional political structures dominated by tribal alliances and wealthy elites.
“Fellow Kenyans, I will contest the presidency in 2027 under a new movement—one built on the dreams of a fair, inclusive, and forward-looking Kenya. This will not be a party of billionaires or tribal lords, but a movement of the people,” Salasya declared during his campaign launch.
Salasya’s campaign trail has seen him traverse various counties, including Busia, Bungoma, Kakamega, Vihiga, Malindi, Meru, Isiolo, Tharaka Nithi, Embu, Machakos, Kisii, Kilgoris, Nyamira, Kericho, and Ainamoi. However, his rise to national prominence has also been marked by a series of security threats.
On May 16, 2025, Salasya survived an ambush along the Isiolo-Nanyuki highway by armed men posing as detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). The assailants reportedly shot at his vehicle and abducted him briefly before releasing him. This came just days after a foiled arrest attempt in Mombasa on May 10 and a recent assault at Nyayo Stadium.
These incidents have raised concerns over Salasya’s safety and the broader climate of political intimidation ahead of the 2027 elections. While no official investigations have publicly confirmed the motives behind the attacks, Salasya and his supporters believe his outspoken stance and unorthodox campaign style may be the cause of the threats.
As he continues his national tour, Salasya has reiterated his commitment to advocating for democratic freedoms, promising not to be deterred by intimidation. “I will continue speaking to the people, whether in Rift Valley or any part of the country. Kenya belongs to all of us,” he said in a recent interview.
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has yet to release a statement regarding the police conduct in Mosoriot. Human rights groups and civil society organizations have also remained largely silent, though growing calls are being made online for accountability and respect for public freedoms.
With Salasya’s political activities gaining momentum and his security incidents drawing national attention, the weeks ahead are likely to see increased scrutiny of both his campaign and the government’s handling of opposition voices. The 2027 presidential race appears to be gearing up as a battle not only of ideas but also of space for political expression.
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Police Teargas Crowd at Salasya Rally in Mosoriot, Nandi as MP Condemns Action