Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has issued a strong statement demanding accountability from police officers in Othaya, arguing that Kenya must uphold the rule of law and reject impunity in all its forms.
In his remarks, Salasya stated that any police officers found responsible for wrongdoing should be held personally accountable and made to pay for any damages arising from their actions. He emphasized that Kenya is not a “banana republic” and that public officers must bear responsibility for their conduct while in office.
The legislator further called for disciplinary action against the officers involved, suggesting transfers to hardship areas or even dismissal from service where investigations establish serious misconduct. According to Salasya, enforcing accountability within the police service is essential to restoring public confidence in law enforcement institutions.
Salasya also addressed the political dimension of the matter, noting that if former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is found to have acted unlawfully, he should equally be arrested and subjected to the justice system like any other citizen.
“Every individual must carry their own burden,” Salasya said, stressing that no one should be shielded from the law because of position or influence.
His statement adds to the ongoing national debate on police accountability, rule of law, and equal application of justice, as political leaders and citizens alike continue to demand stronger adherence to constitutional principles and institutional responsibility.
