From mob justice to rejection: Peter Salasya reflects on how his difficult past shaped his journey
By Katemarthason Okudo, September 30, 2026Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has reflected on the difficult experiences he says he went through before his current position, describing them as painful moments that eventually became part of his journey.
In a post shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, Salasya looked back at his days in Kisumundogo and the challenges he says he faced while speaking out over the revival of Mumias Sugar.
Salasya recalls difficult moments
Salasya said he endured beatings, humiliation, rejection, and what he described as mob justice because he stood up to advocate for the revival of Mumias Sugar. He also recalled an incident in which he said false claims were spread in Kakamega that he had stolen a phone.
According to Salasya, the accusation was linked to political differences and disagreements over positions. “From Kisumundogo, this boy endured it all. He was beaten left, right and centre simply because he dared to stand up and fight for the revival of Mumias Sugar,” he wrote.
He said the experiences were painful but did not stop him from pursuing his goals.
‘What was meant to break me became part of my story’
Looking back, Salasya said the difficult moments have become part of the story he tells about his journey. He acknowledged that some of the experiences left scars, although he noted that they may not always be visible.
“The journey has not been easy. The scars may not always be visible, but the memories remain. What was once humiliation became strength. What was meant to break him became part of his story,” he said.
Salasya also reflected on the idea that difficult experiences do not necessarily determine a person’s future. He said the challenges he faced became a source of strength rather than a reason to give up. “Life has a way of turning pain into a testimony,” he added.
Salasya now in the United States
His reflection comes as he continues his visit to the United States, where he has been engaging Kenyans living in the diaspora.
On September 27, 2026, Salasya joined former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and other Kenyan leaders in Dallas, Texas, for an engagement with Kenyans from different parts of the US.
Salasya said the discussions touched on Kenya’s future, including job creation, healthcare, education and economic growth. He has also shared moments from his US trip on social media as he moves between different engagements.
For Salasya, however, the visit appears to have provided an opportunity to reflect on the distance between his earlier experiences in Kisumundogo and where he is today.
‘Yesterday’s pain does not have to define tomorrow’
In his message, Salasya encouraged his followers to look beyond difficult periods in their lives. He said the people and experiences that once tried to silence him eventually became part of the journey that brought him to his current position.
“Sometimes, the people you try to silence become the very people whose journey inspires others,” he said.
Salasya ended his reflection by looking back at the distance he has travelled, describing it as a reminder that difficult experiences do not have to determine what comes next.
“From Kisumundogo to the United States, what a journey. What a testimony. What a reminder that yesterday’s pain does not have to define tomorrow’s destiny,” he wrote.