Peter Salasya officially declares intention to run for president in 2027
Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Kalerwa Salasya, on Monday, April 28, 2025, made official his plans to run for the country’s topmost job in the 2027 general elections.
In a lengthy post on Instagram, the young parliamentarian shared that he had arrived at this decision after wide and careful consultations, insisting that he was now certain about directing his energy to battle for the major seat.
According to him, the decision was also largely fuelled by the current state of political turmoil in the country, and it was key that he run to try and give the country a change in leadership.
“Fellow Kenyans, after deep reflections and careful considerations of the state of our nation, I, Peter Kalerwa Salasya, the Member of Parliament for the Mumias East constituency, hereby declare my intention to vie for the presidency of the Republic of Kenya in the 2027 general elections,” he stated.
Salasya went on to emphasise that the decision was not made lightly, urging the public not to assume it was a simple choice for him.
He expressed that it stemmed from a profound desire to offer bold, transformative leadership, one that would propel Kenya into a future of industrial growth, economic empowerment, and social justice.
He further noted that Kenya is in a dire situation, as the nation continues to export its labour and talent abroad while its own industries crumble. He pointed out that the alarming surge in unemployment is worsening the crisis, which spurred him to launch his bid for the presidency.
“My decision is not taken lightly,” he asserted. “It comes from a deep desire to offer transformative leadership that will reorient our nation for industrial growth, economic empowerment, and social justice. Kenya is at a crucial juncture: we cannot continue sending our labour and talent abroad while our industries falter, and our youth remain mired in unemployment. I am convinced that Kenya must industrialise, innovate, and create sustainable employment opportunities to unlock the immense potential within our people.”
Political Party
The lawmaker, who garnered significant political attention after securing a parliamentary seat under the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K), announced that he would be running for the presidency under a new political party, which he promised to reveal by the close of the year.
He shared that the party would introduce a fresh leadership structure, one which would focus on the aspirations of a new Kenya—where equal access to opportunities would be the norm for all citizens, especially the majority.
“In pursuit of this vision, I will be seeking the presidency under a new political movement—a party whose name and leadership structure will be unveiled later this year. This movement will embody the dreams and aspirations of a new Kenya: a Kenya where opportunity is not a privilege for the few but a right for all of us.”
Salasya further encouraged all Kenyans, especially the youth, to stand with him and offer their support from now until the moment of casting the ballot in 2027. He expressed his firm belief that, if victorious, he would bring forth the Kenya everyone aspires to and ended his message with blessings for all his followers.
“I invite all Kenyans—especially the youth, the women, the workers, the entrepreneurs, and the dreamers—to join me on this journey toward a new dawn for our beloved country. Together, we can and we shall build a prosperous, inclusive, and united Kenya,” he concluded.
Hard to get MP seat
Earlier in September of 2024, the MP reflected on the events that led up to his election in the 2022 general elections.
In a post, Salasya shared a photo of himself with his lawyer and other individuals outside a police station, recalling how he was released just one month before he became a Member of Parliament.
He explained that he had been arrested for standing up for farmers in his constituency.
“This was exactly one month before I became a Member of Parliament for the Mumias East Constituency,” Salasya shared.
He described how his lawyer, Ken Echesa, had secured his release from Mumias Police Station, where he had been held on what he described as false charges. Salasya said the charges stemmed from his efforts to defend local farmers.
“With my lawyer Ken Echesa, who had just secured my release from Mumias Police station where I had been detained for trumped-up charges of inciting farmers against West Kenya,” Salasya stated.
Despite the challenges, Salasya won the election and became the Member of Parliament for Mumias East.
