Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has been appointed to the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K).
The announcement was made by DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa on Monday, January 27, during the launch of the party's new headquarters.
In his remarks, Wamalwa praised Salasya for his dedication and activism, particularly in his opposition to the controversial Finance Bill and his advocacy for farmers and the youth.
“Today I wanted to give a special commission to this team and to tell Peter Salasya that in recognition of your efforts; fighting as the champion of the Gen-Zs, fighting as the champion of the farmers, and rejecting the Finance Bill, NEC recommended and today, after consultations, we have agreed as NEC to elevate Salasya to a very senior position in our party,” he said.
During the meeting, Wamalwa also emphasized the importance of involving young people in leadership, describing them as a critical force in the political landscape.
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“We must bring the young people on board. Our greatest partner that will ensure we win round one and send William Ruto home is the Gen-Zs,” he stated.
Notably, Salasya has been speaking against President William Ruto over the government's handling of key national projects and policies.
For instance, during a recent event in Mumias, Salasya questioned the source of funds for the sugarcane farmers' bonuses, noting that such allocations were not part of the national budget.
"I want us to ask one thing, where is the money we are giving these farmers coming from? We need to know where it has come from because it was not on our budget. When you involve stakeholders, things will work," he said.
Salasya also criticized the implementation of the Social Health Authority (SHA) and the new university funding model, asserting that these programs were not functioning effectively.
In a bold move, he offered to serve as an advisor to Ruto, expressing his belief that the president's current advisors were not providing accurate information.
“Mr. President, I want you to take me as your personal advisor and pay me because your people don’t tell you the truth. They tell you SHA is working, but it's not working, they tell you that the new university model is working, but it's not working. I want to tell you that you have a heart to help Kenyans. But there are cartels in your government who don’t want you to tell you the truth," he stated.
