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Member of Parliament, Mumias East
Born
1989(37 yrs)
County
Kakamega
Constituency
Mumias East
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Peter Kalerwa Salasya (born 15 January 1989) is the Member of Parliament for Mumias East Constituency in Kakamega County. He was elected in 2022, after a grassroots campaign that leveraged his humble background, youthful energy, and strong calling for revival of the region’s main economic asset — the Mumias Sugar Company. Before joining elective politics, Salasya worked in the private sector — including banking and sales — and also served as a tutor. His unconventional journey to Parliament, from selling bicycles and working as a cashier to becoming an MP, has contributed to his populist, energetic and often comical public persona.
Elected MP for Mumias East (2022): Against established political figures and with limited resources, he succeeded in winning the constituency through grassroots mobilization, earning the trust of many younger and disenfranchised voters.
Public profile as youthful, relatable legislator: His background, straightforward speech and willingness to connect with constituents — including door-to-door campaigns and plain-spoken radio/social media presence — have redefined expectations about representation in Mumias East.
Assault charges (January 2024): He was arrested and charged with assault after an alleged altercation during a funeral service with a county official. The case received wide media attention and raised questions about conduct.
Hate-speech accusations (2025): In May 2025, he was arraigned on charges of hate speech under the National Cohesion & Integration Act, following social-media posts that allegedly stoked ethnic tension; he was released on bail and the case remains pending.
Criticism over public statements / readiness: In 2023, during the inaugural Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, he was criticised for appearing uninformed about climate issues — a moment that sparked debate about the suitability of some MPs for national-level policy fora. He defended himself by saying his mandate is local constituency representation, not global diplomacy.
Advocacy for economic revival: He has made the revival of Mumias Sugar Company a political and development priority, reflecting his commitment to restoring jobs and economic prosperity in the region.
Security threats — armed attack on convoy (2025): Reports emerged in May 2025 claiming an armed attack on his vehicle by unidentified gunmen on a highway, raising concerns about MP security and political violence in the context of his rising national profile.
