‘Kutahiri ni Muhimu’: Salasya Picks Up Fight With Luos After Being Thrown Out of Nyayo Stadium

Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya, who narrowly escaped on Sunday after rowdy spectators attacked and forcibly ejected him from Nyayo National Stadium, has picked a fight with the Luo community in a series of disparaging posts shared on his official social media channels.

Salasya, who posted a video of himself at home minutes after his security detail whisked him to safety, claimed that members of the Luo community were behind his attack at the stadium, saying, “Wajaluo wanataka kuniuwa!” (The Luos want to kill me!)

He went further to issue threats, stating that while he could have reacted violently to the attack, he chose not to but vowed to “take someone down” (implying kill) if a similar incident happened in the future.

He also went for the jugular with the statement, “Kutahiri ni kitu muhimu, it removes stupidity in someone’s oblongata,” a common derogatory phrase used by many to ridicule the Luos for not being circumcised due to their cultural practices.

He continued his attacks, even expressing gratitude that the national team lost their match against Gabon because of what he called the “Luo and Raila curse.”

“Thank God Harambee Stars lost because of the Luo curse in the field today. They lost at AUC, and their curse has made Harambee Stars lose again today after beating me up and harassing a true patriot of the country. The good news: next time watajaribu wakijua ni jokes, at least Kenyans have seen. Thank you, God, for disappointing Raila Odinga everywhere he goes with his selfishness. Kenyans, let’s stand firm against that political conman. He has played with Kenyans’ psychology for a very long time,” he wrote on Facebook.

In what appears to be an escalation of the situation into tribal animosity, Salasya has embarked on reposting videos from his supporters from the Luhya tribe disparaging the Luos.

“The Luo men attacking me is attacking the Luhya nation and attacking the whole country. We shall revisit ODM, itabaki Luo land with their conman. I swear. The journey has just started today,” Salasya quoted one of the videos.

In response to another video from his supporters, he said, “Thanks, my brother. I was treated like a thief today. I voted for him in 2017 and campaigned for him. I campaigned for him and voted for him in 2022. I participated in all his maandamano za ujinga. Nilivaa sufuria, but the best I received today was their worst. Luos, repent and realize yourselves, or you will be the most neglected people in this country.”

Nyayo Stadium Fiasco

Salasya had barely settled at the pitch when the crowd attempted to rough him up, with some throwing objects toward him.

In a now-viral video, some members of the public tried to grab him while another threw a plastic container at him.

A voice from the crowd could be heard shouting, “Respect the president and Raila!”

Security officers swiftly intervened and escorted him out of the stadium to his car.

Salasya was among Kenyans who had gone to watch the crucial World Cup qualifier match between Harambee Stars and Gabon.

The lawmaker is one of the leaders who has been on record for criticizing opposition chief Raila Odinga over his political moves.

Despite being part of the Azimio la Umoja coalition, Salasya showed rebellion when he first refused to vote for the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Lately, he has become more rebellious following his removal from the Agriculture Committee to the Members Services House team.

In an interview, the legislator referred to Odinga as “a selfish man.”

He had also confronted the president on the same podium about his administration and leadership.

President William Ruto was also present at the stadium amid the tension.