Kang’ata praises Salasya, saying he is an inspiration to the youth
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has praised Mumias East MP and 2027 presidential hopeful Peter Salasya after his attendance at a youth event in Murang’a on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
While welcoming him to the podium, the governor introduced the MP with high regard, referring to him as President, describing him as a source of inspiration to young people across the country. He noted that Salasya, a first-term MP from Mumias East in Kakamega County, represents the new face of youthful leadership.
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“Nitaanza na president mmoja hapa anaitwa Salasya, karibu tumpigie makofi, tuseme you are an inspiration for young people in the entire country,” Irungu said.
Kang’ata further revealed that when they were identifying guests for the event, the youth insisted that the function would only happen if Salasya was in attendance.
“In fact, you are from Western Kule Kakamega. You are a first-time MP, and you can see when we were planning for this event, tukaongea na hao vijana wakasema kama salasya hakuji mukutano hitakuweko,” he added.
This recognition comes as Salasya continues to traverse the country, mobilising youth support for his 2027 presidential bid.
His presidential bid
This comes days after he announced a three-month national tour to popularise his 2027 general election presidential bid.
In a statement on Saturday, June 28, 2025, Salasya stated that he will tour every village, county, and street in the country beginning July 2, 2025.
“Round Two Kicks Off This Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 3 months nonstop! Beginning this Wednesday, we go full throttle across the nation for 90 days without pause. Peter Kalerwa Salasya the 6th will be felt in every county, every village, and every street,” he announced.
He has also criticised seasoned politicians for failing Kenyans once elected to lead the country, saying Kenya deserves a people-driven leader.
“We have given seasoned politicians every chance, and they have failed us repeatedly. They only speak the language of the people when they’re outside power. Once in, they forget the cries of the common mwananchi and become the very obstacles to progress,” he said.
“Kenya deserves honest, bold, people-driven leadership. Kenya deserves a fresh start. I, Peter Kalerwa Salasya the 6th, am the best option for president of this republic. This is the moment. This is the mission. This is the movement,” he added.
