Musalia Mudavadi condemns Peter Salasya's attack on Nyayo Stadium: “Honor must last”

Secretary -General Musalia Mudavadi has condemned the riot against Mumias East MP Peter Salasya at Nyayo Stadium
Mudavadi referred to the incident as sad as he urged Kenyans to abandon a state of political tolerance
The attack occurred while Kenya Harambee Stars were beaten 2-1 by Gabon, amid a state of aggression in the renovated stadium

Nairobi – Secretary -General Musalia Mudavadi He broke his silence about the attack by Mumias East MP Peter Salasya, held on Sunday, March 23, at Nyayo National Stadium.

Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi has condemned the violence against Peter Salasya at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday. Photo: Peter Salasya, Musalia Mudavadi.
Source: UGC

The incident occurred during the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier between Kenya and Gabon.

The event was reported during the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier between the Kenyan national team, Harambee Starsand Gabon, where Kenya lost 2-1.

Through a message on his social network accounts, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, expressed his sadness over the case, citing it as a lack of political tolerance that undermines solidarity and democracy.

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“What happened to Peter Salasya at Nyayo Stadium today is sad. Lack of political patience undermines the foundation of democracy, which depends on the ability to share different views,” Said Mudavadi.

Mudavadi urged Kenyans to respect each other and to avoid divisions.

“We will not always agree, and that is right. But respect, dialogue and solidarity must remain the non -discussion. he added.

The minister also warned that if the conduct of such attacks continued, then Kenya threatened to break all the foundations that have been building for a long time.

“The divided house cannot stand. Let us choose discretion instead of chaos, and maturity instead of noise. The future of Kenya depends on this,” He said.

Why was Salasya attacked in the footsteps?

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya met with a group of angry people, who vigorously released him from the stadium, an incident that has sparked a heated debate among Kenyans.

Some of his attackers were caught screaming saying “Respect Raila” and “Honor President”, indicating that the attack was related to politics.

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Videos reviewed by TUKO.co.ke showed the MP rushing to his car while kicked, slap and fists and his attackers. The incident occurred at a time when there was a state of shock on the field, with anti -government songs being reported.

Salasya, known for his strong position against the ODM party leader, Raila Odingadespite some government policies, he has been opposed to President William Ruto and Raila in various political fields.

Raila Odinga facing a hostile crowd at Gusii Stadium

In a statement related to it, TUKO.co.ke reported that Raila Odinga faced a hostile reception at Gusii Stadium, Kisii County, on Sunday, March 9.

The ODM leader attended the launch of the new Shabana FC jerseys, but part of the crowd clashed and reached out to him as “Raila must leave” and “Ruto must leave”.

The event, attended by prominent leaders, including Kisii Governor, Simba Arati, turned out to be a riot with some fans leaving in anger, a sign of dissatisfaction just a few days after Raila signed a political treaty with the UDA -led presidential party William Ruto.