Peter Salasya has now spoken very strong words that are shaking political space in Kenya. The young leader did not hold back, and his statement has made many people stop and listen carefully.
Some Kenyans are agreeing with him, while others feel he is just creating more political noise.
Salasya said that what people are seeing is not by accident. According to him, everything looks planned and controlled from State House Nairobi. He claimed that there is a script that has already been written to create two groups inside the Orange Democratic Movement.
The main reason, he said, is to confuse Kenyans and keep them busy with political drama so that they do not focus on the real struggles they are facing every day.
In his own words, Salasya even called ODM “the enemy of Kenyans.” Those words sounded very heavy and quickly started big conversations online and offline. Many people were shocked to hear such a statement coming from a national leader.
He also seemed to question Edwin Sifuna. Salasya asked a simple but tough question — if the Secretary General believes he is in the wrong party, why is he still fighting so hard to remain the SG?
He wondered why someone would struggle to lead a party that is eating at the same table with a government he looks like he does not support.
Salasya did not stop there. He described what he believes is a trap for Kenyans. He said the story is always the same.
Leaders call wananchi for a meeting, they finish talking, and then suddenly teargas fills the air. After that, people are made to believe that the same government is fighting them.
“Huo ni mtego,” he warned, meaning that people should open their eyes and be careful not to be tricked.
His remarks have now added more fire to the talk about possible cracks inside ODM. Political watchers say such strong words can increase mistrust and make supporters start questioning their leaders.
However, some people feel this is just normal politics where leaders speak loudly so they can be noticed. Others say politics is a game of strategy, and every leader is trying to protect their space.