The gloves are off in the opposition coalition. Mumias East MP Peter Salasya, a legislator known for his unfiltered commentary, has launched a blistering attack on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of peddling "divisive politics" that threaten to fracture the nation’s fragile unity.

The flashpoint? Gachagua’s recent remarks concerning the Somali community and development in North Eastern Kenya. Salasya, never one to shy away from a brawl, has drawn a line in the sand, warning the self-styled "truth speaker" that ethnic bating is a relic of the past that has no place in the opposition's 2027 strategy.

"We Are One Kenya"

"You cannot claim to be a national leader while alienating entire regions," Salasya fired back in a statement that has set political chat groups ablaze. The MP challenged Gachagua’s record, asking pointedly what affirmative action programs he championed for the North Eastern region during his two-year tenure as Deputy President.

• The Somali Question: Salasya's defense of the Somali community is significant. He accused Gachagua of using the community as a political punching bag to rally his Mt. Kenya base, a tactic Salasya termed "selfish and dangerous."
• Coalition Cracks: This public spat exposes the widening fissures within the opposition. While they face a common opponent in the Kenya Kwanza administration, the internal struggle for dominance between the "old guard" represented by Gachagua and the "young turks" like Salasya is threatening to derail their momentum.
• The Ultimatum: Salasya’s message was stark: Gachagua must choose between being a tribal kingpin or a national statesman. He warned that the "Mountain" politics of exclusion would only lead to political isolation.

A War for the Soul of the Opposition

As the political temperatures rise, this confrontation is about more than just two politicians. It is a battle for the soul of the opposition. Will it be a coalition of tribes or a movement of ideas? Peter Salasya has cast his vote, and he is daring Rigathi Gachagua to read the room—or risk being left talking to himself.