A heated confrontation erupted in Parliament on Tuesday after Mumias East MP Peter Salasya was accused of live-streaming House proceedings on his mobile phone, a clear breach of parliamentary standing orders.
The issue was raised by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wa, who alleged that Salasya had filmed himself during the session while making inappropriate remarks.
Ichung’wa called for the MP to take responsibility for his actions and issue an apology to the House. “On the matter of decorum, I observed Salasya live-streaming the proceedings and recording himself from the back seat. The House and the Parliamentary Service Commission provide official live coverage on TV, and we cannot allow this institution to be disrespected through such behavior. He was making unacceptable comments on live media, and we demand that he deletes the footage and apologizes to the House,” Ichung’wa stated.
In response, Salasya appeared unfazed, saying, “I don’t know what he is talking about, but maybe I can go and check to confirm his claims.”
Following the exchange, the Speaker of the National Assembly directed the Clerk to retrieve Salasya’s phone for verification.
Reports indicate that during the session, Salasya went live on his Instagram account, mocking the ongoing debate about the rightful Majority and Minority leadership in Parliament. In the live video, Salasya was heard saying, “Hapa mambo imechemka, hatutaki mchezo. We want to show Ichung’wa nimekaa kwa corner nikipiga nduru, nimekaa hapa kwa corner kazi yangu nikupiga kelele. Leo Ichung’wa anakwenda huko, ametusumbua sana huyu mtu akwende huko, kaa huko Ichung’wa.”
The incident has sparked debate about the conduct of MPs and the need to uphold the dignity of parliamentary proceedings. The Speaker warned against actions that undermine the integrity of the House, emphasizing the importance of maintaining decorum.
This latest controversy adds to the growing scrutiny of MPs’ behavior in Parliament, with calls for stricter enforcement of rules to preserve the institution’s credibility.
