Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has called for unity among young people across Kenya, urging them to rise above tribal divisions and reject failed leadership.
Taking to his X account on Sunday, June 29, 2025, Salasya emphasised that Kenya’s future depends on a united youth that refuses to be divided by tribe, region, or political manipulation.
Salasya warned that the country’s old generation of politicians has long benefited from sowing ethnic divisions. He said that unless young people come together, regardless of whether they are Luhya, Kikuyu, Kamba, Luo, Kisii, Kalenjin, or Somali, they will continue to be used as pawns in a broken political system.
“As young people of this nation, we shall only succeed as young people if we are going to remain united.Tusigeuzwe ati sisi ni waluhya wakikuyu wakamba wajaluo wakisii etc .The old politicians thrive on a tribal basis, magenz tuchanuke.We need the vote of a Kalenjin youth, the vote of Luo youths, the vote of Somali youths to remove the failure from power,” Salasya stated.
Gen Z
This comes a few days after he praised the Gen Z movement for showing a new path forward. According to him, the protests and demonstrations happening across the country represent a powerful shift in the nation’s political direction. Young people are no longer chanting tribal slogans or backing traditional political figures.
Instead, they are demanding real change, accountability, justice, economic reforms, and leadership that serves everyone, not just a chosen few.
Salasya described these youth-led protests as a wake-up call to Kenya’s political class. He believes that the country is experiencing a historic turning point, and that the young generation is ready to leave behind the tribal politics that have divided Kenya for decades.
He called this generation the Gen Z warriors, fighting for economic freedom, good governance, and a future built on justice and equality.
He also stressed that this movement should not be dismissed or ignored. The unity being displayed by young people across the country is a sign that Kenyans are ready to shift national conversations away from ethnic identity and toward real solutions. He challenged the political leadership to recognise this shift and act accordingly, warning that failure to do so could lead to serious consequences for the nation’s future.
Salasya outlined key areas where urgent reforms are needed, including tackling youth unemployment, fixing the education system, and ensuring transparent and inclusive governance. He also mourned the lives lost during the protests and saluted the courage of those who had risked their safety to demand change.
The legislator also urged all Kenyans to embrace the message being championed by the youth. He said this moment should mark the beginning of a new era, one where the country chooses unity over division, progress over stagnation, and courage over silence.
