Mumias East MP Peter Salasya speaks to Busia residents during a tour on May 1, 2025. / PETER SALASYA X
Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has announced bold plans for his 2027 presidential bid, vowing to bring down the cost of construction materials and build a movement focused on ordinary Kenyans.
In a series of posts on social media, Salasya said he is confident that he is the best candidate to lead the country after the next general election.
He outlined his vision for a more affordable and inclusive Kenya, beginning with slashing the prices of cement and steel to make housing more accessible.
“The first thing I’ll do as president is lower the cost of cement,” Salasya wrote on X.
“We have plenty of clinker in Kajiado, Ukambani, and West Pokot. It’s controlled by a few, but I’ll make it a blessing for all Kenyans.”
He promised to bring the price of cement down from the current Sh850 to Sh450 per bag by reforming the cement supply chain and unlocking local production potential.
Salasya also pledged to reduce the cost of steel by tapping into local iron ore deposits in Mbeere, which he said have the potential to significantly lower construction expenses.
“The current regime has tripled the cost of steel. I will ensure young people and real estate developers can build more affordably,” he said.
These changes, he argued, would empower more Kenyans—especially the youth—to own homes and reduce the financial burden of building.
Beyond housing and construction, Salasya said his broader goal is to champion policies that help young people thrive without “unnecessary struggle.”
His campaign has been gathering steam in recent months, with Salasya traveling across the country to popularize his bid.
He has branded himself as a grassroots leader focused on issues affecting everyday Kenyans.
Earlier this week, Salasya made headlines again when he hinted at plans to recruit “prayer warriors” to support his 2027 campaign, saying spiritual guidance would be key to his journey to State House.
In an Instagram post on June 16, Salasya also paused his campaign activities, stating that he would resume once the real killers of teacher Albert Ojwang’ are identified.
“Justice for Ojwang’ must come first,” he said, giving authorities one week to conclude investigations before he returns to the campaign trail.
Salasya officially declared his presidential ambition in April and has promised to run under a new political movement—not yet named—which he says will move away from tribal alliances and wealth-based politics.
“Fellow Kenyans, I will contest the presidency in 2027 under a new movement—one built on the dreams of a fair, inclusive, and forward-looking Kenya,” he said.
“This will not be a party of billionaires or tribal lords, but a movement of the people.”