After a month crisscrossing Kenya in a high-energy political blitz, Mumias East MP Peter Salasya is heading back to his roots. The outspoken first-term lawmaker, who has already declared his intention to vie for the presidency in 2027, is set to host a massive homecoming rally in Kakamega this Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Highlights:
- Salasya concludes a 30-day grassroots campaign tour across Kenya.
- Homecoming rally scheduled for June 7 in Kakamega County.
- MP declares he’s not backed by UDA or State House money.
- Claims attempted hotel arrest in Mombasa was politically motivated.
- Set to complete his tour with Northern Kenya visits by air in July.
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Mumias East MP Peter Salasya is preparing to be welcomed back in style as he returns home to Kakamega after completing a whirlwind month-long tour across Kenya. Salasya, who launched his campaign trail in Busia on May 1, made stops in over 30 counties—engaging crowds from the coast to the Rift Valley, Eastern Kenya, and the Maasai region.
His message? A people-first political movement powered not by big money, but by “unmatched charisma” and the trust of everyday Kenyans.
In a post shared on June 4, Salasya reflected on his journey: “I miss Kakamega, I miss Shianda, I miss Mumias, and I miss Western Kenya… The son of the soil has traversed the terrain.”
The tour wasn’t without drama. While staying at a hotel in Mombasa, Salasya reported that unidentified men claiming to be police officers attempted to unlawfully arrest him. He accused them of operating without warrants or IDs and described the experience as an intimidation tactic orchestrated by political forces uncomfortable with his growing influence.
Calling the incident “a threat to democracy,” he released footage showing the armed individuals in the hotel lobby, demanding action from security agencies.
“This is bigger than me—it’s a warning to all Kenyans who speak freely,” he said.
Amid the spotlight, Salasya has also faced growing scrutiny about the funding behind his expansive tours. Some online speculations linked him to the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), with rumours that he was receiving millions in state support.
But the MP firmly denied the claims: “I am not a UDA project… I have never received a cent from any government official,” he said, dismissing the talk as a distraction from his message.
A proud member of the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K), Salasya insisted his movement is built on genuine strategy and public goodwill.
With his homecoming rally expected to attract thousands in Shianda and surrounding areas, Salasya says he isn’t slowing down. His next goal is to complete his tour by flying to Mandera, Wajir, and Marsabit next month—three of the seven counties he hasn’t yet reached.
As the 2027 elections approach, the youthful MP is positioning himself as an unfiltered voice of the people, eager to disrupt traditional power dynamics with his unorthodox approach and grassroots appeal.
