Salasya urges Nyoro, Maraga, and Babu Owino to join his 2027 team
Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has expressed a strong desire to be remembered as Kenya’s most loved and impactful head of state should he clinch the presidency in the upcoming 2027 General Elections.
In a bold and passionate message shared on his social platforms on the night of Wednesday, July 23, 2025, Salasya also called on key national figures to join forces with him ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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“The desire of my heart is to serve this country as the president,” he declared.
“I prophesy to this desire—to be the most loved president of Kenya and one who will be remembered for a great job.”
Nationwide tours
Salasya, known for his populist and energetic political style, revealed that he has completed his constituency work for the week and is now preparing to begin nationwide tours.
His countrywide engagements are expected to form the backbone of his early campaign push.
In a rallying call, he urged three high-profile public figures—Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, former Chief Justice David Maraga, and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino—to join him in forming what he described as the “face of the country.”
“Ndindi Nyoro, David Maraga, Babu Owino, and me Peter Salasya you are the face of this country can we do it for this country?” he asked.
Salasya on 2027 race
This comes days after Salasya, who has declared his intention to run for the presidency in 2027, stated that he is the only presidential hopeful who has toured the entire country while making a prediction on those expected to square off in the ballot.
In a post made on his X account on Sunday, July 20, 2025, Salasya listed individuals he believes will appear on the presidential ballot come 2027.
The list includes himself, former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, President William Ruto, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and Maraga.
He also included a remark that “other jokers” may join the race.
Salasya went on to assert that, as of now, no other candidate has traversed the country as extensively as he has.
“I predict the following candidates will be on the presidential ballot come 2027: Salasya Matiang’i, Rigathi Ruto, Kalonzo Maraga. And other jokers I am sure as of now no single candidate has traversed this country the way I have done.” Salasya said.
