NAIROBI, Kenya — Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has joined growing calls for transparency over the unfolding controversy surrounding former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju, warning that silence from authorities risks deepening public anxiety and mistrust.
In a statement posted on his official X account, Salasya described the situation as “heartbreaking and frustrating,” questioning why Kenyans have been left in uncertainty amid serious allegations and visible confrontations linked to the dispute.
“How can a whole nation be left in tension while serious allegations hang in the air, yet no clear communication comes out?” he posed.
The legislator emphasised that any legal or financial dispute, including those involving loan obligations, should be handled strictly within the confines of the law, with full transparency and due process.
“If someone admits to owing a loan, then let the law take its course—openly, fairly, and transparently,” he said.
However, Salasya criticised what he described as scenes of chaos and intimidation reportedly witnessed in Karen and Kisumu, arguing that such developments undermine confidence in the rule of law.
“The scenes we witnessed… do not reflect a country governed by the rule of law. They reflect fear, power struggles and a system that seems to fail ordinary citizens,” he added.
He raised pointed questions about the alleged use of force, asking who authorised individuals involved in the confrontations and under what legal framework such actions were undertaken.
“Who sent those goons? Under whose authority?” he asked, insisting that justice must not be influenced by power or political connections.
Salasya reiterated that no individual—regardless of status—should be above the law, calling for equal application of justice across all cases.
“We cannot build a strong nation if justice is selective,” he said, warning that perceived impunity could erode democratic principles and public trust in institutions.
His remarks come amid heightened political scrutiny of the “Tuju saga,” which has drawn reactions from multiple leaders and raised broader concerns about governance, accountability, and investor confidence.
The MP also dismissed claims that obstruction of investigators by family members should justify limited public disclosure, insisting that Kenyans still deserve clarity on the matter.
