Biography
Peter Salasya
Mumias East MP since 2022. 2027 presidential aspirant.
Peter Salasya is the MP for Mumias East. Salasya went from last place in 2017 to winning the seat in 2022, and has declared a 2027 presidential bid. Born on 15 January 1989 in Kakamega County. Age 37.
- Full name
- Peter Kalerwa Salasya
- Born
- 15 January 1989, Kakamega County
- Party
- Democratic Action Party-Kenya (DAP-K)
Education
- Lubinu High SchoolSecondary school
- Egerton UniversityBCom (2014)
Career
- 2014 to 2017Sold bicycles, then worked at a bank in Kakamega
- 2017Ran for Mumias East MP and came last of nine with 254 votes
- 2022Elected MP for Mumias East (DAP-K), campaigning mostly on social media
- 2027 racePresidential aspirant
Where Salasya stands
Mostly words so far: a populist, anti-establishment voice who voted against the 2024 Finance Bill and defends constituency funds. Little legislative record, so his placements are light.
- Political style: Anti-establishment
- Civil liberties: Leans liberty-first
- Land, wealth and taxes: Leans strong redistribution
- Institutions and power-sharing: Leans checks and devolution
- DCost of living: Voted no on the Finance Bill 2024 at second reading.
- SHealthcare: Said in February 2025 he was drafting a bill to scrap SHA and restore NHIF, and a motion to reverse the university funding model.
- SDevolution: Defends the constituency and women's funds (CDF and NGAAF) against cuts.
Placed mainly from what Salasya did, not what Salasya said. See the full record, with every source.
Common questions
Who is Peter Salasya?
Peter Salasya is the MP for Mumias East. Salasya went from last place in 2017 to winning the seat in 2022, and has declared a 2027 presidential bid. Mumias East MP since 2022. 2027 presidential aspirant.
How old is Peter Salasya?
Born on 15 January 1989 in Kakamega County. Age 37.
What did Peter Salasya study?
BCom (2014) at Egerton University.
Which party is Peter Salasya in?
Democratic Action Party-Kenya (DAP-K).
What does Peter Salasya stand for?
Mostly words so far: a populist, anti-establishment voice who voted against the 2024 Finance Bill and defends constituency funds. Little legislative record, so his placements are light.
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