Peter Salasya, the Member of Parliament for Mumias East, has announced his intention to run for governorship in Kakamega county in the 2027 general election. Salasya, a first-term MP, has already made a name for himself by courting controversy inside and outside Parliament. He has been ranked as one of the top-performing young MPs in the country. However, he has also been involved in several controversies, including physically and verbally attacking a lawyer in Kakamega County ¹. Salasya is a fierce critic of Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa and was recently attacked and chased out of a church service by rowdy youths thought to be supporters of Barasa.
Salasya’s announcement to run for governorship in Kakamega county in the 2027 general election has been met with mixed reactions. Some people believe that he is a strong candidate who can bring change to the county, while others are skeptical of his ability to lead.
It remains to be seen how Salasya’s campaign will unfold in the coming years. However, his announcement has already generated a lot of buzz and will undoubtedly be a topic of discussion in the political circles of Kakamega county.
