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Controversial Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has declared his intention to marry multiple women, asserting that he possesses the financial capacity to support them.

Taking to his Instagram page, Salasya ignited discussions among netizens by expressing his contemplation of marrying more than two wives. He attributed his decision to the current chilly weather, suggesting that he might wed one wife this year and another the following year.

“This cold weather is beginning to make me contemplate marrying one wife this year and another next year,” Salasya wrote.

The MP, known for his controversial opinions and online scandals, asserted that he is financially equipped to care for his wives.

“I must marry more than two wives; I have enough resources to provide for them,” the MP concluded.

Here are some reactions from Kenyans to his post:

weezdom254: “Members Mwavolakho 😂”

dj_splash_254: “We were looking for the chairman of the Men’s conference 😂”

fazzuishmael: “Even if you have 10,000 airtime, you must have a limit for ‘okoa jahazi.’ Understand the point 😅”

masha_eve: “@peter_salasya Better love us all, there’s no problem. I just want us to be three so you can settle down 😂😂😂😂”

kenyan._hennessy: “Boss, remix this song Asake X PK Salasya 😂🌟✅”

chrispoh_nyagaya: “You, find a wife and leave these song matters alone 😂😂😂”

shabanisimba814: “I understand you very well, boss, from Tanzania here.”

masha_eve: “@peter_salasya Bae, this is my favorite photo, you look so cool…my wallpaper ❤️”

The comments reflect a mix of amusement, jest, and some concern over Salasya’s marital intentions.

Peter Salasya, the Mumias East member of parliament, was questioned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Monday.
This came after he turned himself in to be questioned at the Kakamega police station.
On December 4, Salasya was released from custody after a two-hour interrogation and Ksh. 20,000 police bail.
DCI officers launched a manhunt in response to the legislator’s alleged threats to assassinate Kakamega Magistrate Gladys Kiama, for which he was sought.
The member of Parliament allegedly endangered the magistrate’s life, according to a report she submitted at the station. The magistrate oversees the Small Claims Court.

This was the outcome of her choice to have Salasya pay back a loan owed to businessman Robert Lutta in the amount of 50,000 Kenyan Shillings.
The businessman claimed to have given the MP a loan on December 13 of the previous year, and he filed a case to get the money back through a KCB bank account.
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA), among other institutions, have denounced Salasya and asked the DCI to look into the claims as soon as possible.

Kakamega County police have launched an investigation into claims that Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya threatened to kill a magistrate after an unfavorable ruling in relation to a debt owed to a local businessman.

In a complaint filed at the Kakamega Police Station on Monday, November 27, Magistrate Gladys Kiama of the Kakamega Small Claims Court accused the MP of threatening to take her life following her order that he pay businessman Robert Lutta a debt of Ksh500,000 with accrued interest and court costs.

“At around 1230 hours while at Kakamega Law Courts, having delivered a judgment in a small claim matter vide case no. SSC E541/2023 against Hon. Peter Salasya, MP for Mumias East Constituency where he had been sued for failing to refund the money loaned to him by the claimant, he (Salasya) confronted her (Magistrate) outside the courtroom and threatened to kill her and then took off,” the police report reads in part.

The report further states that Salasya has since been making threatening calls and sending WhatsApp messages to the magistrate.

Police have confirmed that investigations have commenced and efforts are underway to arrest the legislator, who is still at large.

Background to the Case

In the case, Lutta, represented by lawyer Edwin Wafula, sued Salasya on October 23, alleging that he lent the MP the amount in December last year with the expectation of repayment within two months. However, Salasya reportedly became evasive and failed to honor the debt.

Police are urging Salasya to cooperate with the investigation and refrain from making any further threats or contact with the magistrate.