A Mumias East voter, Fred Muka, has filed a constitutional petition at the High Court seeking to have MP Peter Salasya removed from office and compel an independent psychiatric assessment.

The petition alleges Salasya violated Chapter Six of the Constitution due to alleged misconduct, including an assault on a County Assembly member during a funeral and social media posts admitting to using bhang-infused edibles.Muka argues Salasya's behavior undermines constitutional values and public trust.

The court is asked to issue interim orders banning Salasya from sharing content related to narcotic substances and to direct disciplinary actions against him.If found unfit for office, Article 75(3) would trigger a by-election.The case highlights tensions over political accountability and mental fitness standards for public office holders in Kenya.