Mumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya has vowed to revive the country’s economy if elected president in the 2027 general election.
In a statement on Thursday, June 19, 2025, Salasya stated that his academic credentials set him apart from the other candidates, as he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Finance).
“Among all serious presidential aspirants for 2027, I am the only one with a solid academic background in economics and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Finance). The rest studied law or veterinary science, fields far removed from the real heartbeat of a struggling economy,” Salasya said.
Salasya also stated that the country needs leaders who understand how to stabilise inflation, grow industries, and manage public debt.
“Kenya needs a leader who understands how to manage public debt, grow industries, stabilise inflation, and create sustainable youth employment, not just speak English and quote the Constitution,” he said.
“Bank on me, the youth of Kenya. I’m not just your voice; I’m your economic future. In 2027, we take back our country and place it in the hands of an informed, strategic generation,” he added.
He also urged Kenyans to elect a young president who understands economics to help reduce demonstrations in the country.
“We need our economy back, and we need a person who understands economics sio quotations za constitution (not citing the constitution). Without an economy, still, young people will continue to demonstrate na mtu wa sheria atawatengenezia sheria za kuandama vizuri (a lawyer will create laws for picketing). It’s time to have a youth president.
Presidential bid
Salasya declared his presidential bid on April 28, 2025, stating that his decision followed extensive consultations and careful consideration.
“After deep reflection, wide consultations, and careful consideration of the state of our nation, I, Peter Kalerwa Salasya, the Member of Parliament for Mumias East Constituency, hereby declare my intention to vie for the presidency of the Republic of Kenya in the 2027 General Election,” he said then.
U-turn
Interestingly, earlier in 2024, Salasya had indicated that he would contest for a gubernatorial seat in the upcoming elections. At the time, he posted:
“It’s now official – I will be vying for governor,” he stated.
Salasya, who clinched his parliamentary seat in the 2022 General Election under the Democratic Action Party Kenya (DAP-K), led by former Defence Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa, is known for his vibrant and often controversial presence on social media.
