Peter Salasya Pledges to Visit Family of Man Shot Dead at Parliament: "God Willing”

• Peter Salasya recalled the death of protester Erickson Kyalo Mutisya, whose final moments were captured in a CNN report by Larry Madowo
• Salasya expressed a deep desire to visit Mutisya’s family, stating that the young man's death outside parliament continues to haunt him
• He also urged fellow lawmakers to push for justice, including compensation for bereaved families and a spiritual cleansing of parliament

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has weighed in on the death of a protester.

What did Peter Salasya say about dead protestor?

A video by CNN, done by Larry Madowo, showed the last moment of a protester killed in June 2024.

Erickson Kyalo Mutisya, a 25-year-old, was seen wearing white overalls at the demos.

"He was supposed to be at the butcher shop where he worked, but ended up here," Larry said in the narration.

The video showed Mutisya dancing alongside other protesters along Parliament Road.

Read also

Tears as Eldoret man who witnessed friend's killing is found dead with stab wounds: "Ni uchungu"

That was until shots rang out and police advanced towards the protesters.

Mutisya was at the front of the pack until shots rang out and police advanced towards the protesters.

"Unknown to me at the time, Mutisya's body was being carried away behind me, his white overalls soaked in blood,” Larry said.

An autopsy report showed that Mutisya was shot in the back and bled to death.

Salasya shared the footage, expressing his desire to see Mutisya’s family.

“God willing, I will visit the family of that young man in white clothes who was killed outside the parliament buildings and thrown at the main gate of the national assembly,” he wrote.

Salasya further called on religious leaders to cleanse parliament

He also noted that lawmakers should look into the compensation of families who lost their loved ones.

The legislator noted that he witnessed Mutisya lying dead at parliament, and his death haunted him.

Read also

Peter Salasya flaunts Mumias farm, flees as dairy cow almost hits him

“This makes the blood of that young man continue crying for justice. When I return from upcountry, please, someone take me to their home. That one young person always pains me a lot. I have never healed since that day.”

Kenyans had this to say about Salasya’s post.

Benard Mose Anyuga:

“I told you Larry is coming up with something, too.”

Zack Amunga:

“What you are saying is right, but you are addressing the wrong forum. Air this out in the parliament, here on social media, we sympathise and move on.”

Naomi Last Born:

“Being killed in our own country, not by terrorists but people we hustle to pay with our tax, our own money, buys ammunition to kill us.”

E'toile Me're:

“This is what we are asked to sympathise with and move on from. How do we move on from this?”

Wawire Immanuel”

“I am sorry, Kenyans, forgive me. I voted for Ruto.”

Read also

Ong'ondo Were: Moses Wetang'ula appoints Peter Kaluma to lead committee preparing slain MP’s burial

Inside Peter Salasya's farm

In other news, Salasya gave viewers a glimpse into his farm, taking them through his poultry area and a sturdy shelter for his dairy cows.

During the tour, a light-hearted moment occurred when one of the cows charged at him, causing the MP to run off in surprise.

The clip drew varied reactions online, with some commending his dedication to farming, while others suggested bringing in skilled farm managers for better operations.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke