HON. SALASYA PETER KALERWA
Constituency: Mumias EastHon. Peter Kalerwa Salasya is the Member of Parliament for Mumias East Constituency, elected in 2022 under the DAP-K party. Born in 1989, he attended Shanderema Primary School and Lubinu High School before earning a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Egerton University. Before politics, he worked in banking and small businesses. His first attempt at […]
Hon. Peter Kalerwa Salasya is the Member of Parliament for Mumias East Constituency, elected in 2022 under the DAP-K party. Born in 1989, he attended Shanderema Primary School and Lubinu High School before earning a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Egerton University.
Before politics, he worked in banking and small businesses. His first attempt at the MP seat in 2017 was unsuccessful, but he persevered and won in 2022. Salasya is known for his grassroots engagement and active social media presence, using digital platforms to connect with voters. He advocates for youth empowerment and community development.
Educational Background
From | To | Institution | Qualification |
2011 | 2014 | Egerton University | Bachelor of Commerce, Banking and Finance |
2006 | 2009 | Lubinu Boys | KCSE |
1997 | 2005 | Shanderema Primary School | KCPE |
Work Experience
From | To | Employer | Position held |
2017 | 2022 | Self Employment | Businessman |
2016 | 2017 | Diamond Trust Bank | Operations Officer/ Cashier |
2015 | 2016 | Sigalagala National Polytechnic | Kakamega Region Tutor/Trainer |
2014 | 2015 | Bufalo Bicycle Kenya | Sales Person |
Politics
- Early Political Aspirations: While at Egerton University, Salasya ventured into campus politics, initially running unsuccessfully for the position of Director of Academics in his first year. He made a subsequent attempt for the vice-chairman position in his third year.
- 2017 General Election: In his first attempt at national politics, Salasya contested the Mumias East parliamentary seat in 2017 but secured only 254 votes, placing last among nine candidates.
- 2022 General Election: Undeterred by his earlier defeat, Salasya ran again in 2022 under the Democratic Action Party – Kenya (DAP-K) and won the Mumias East parliamentary seat.
Projects
| Revenue: KES. 101026089 |
| Expenditure: KES. 79,357,680 |
Non-current Assets
| Location: Mumias East Constituency |
| Total Contract Amount: KES. 121,765,949 |
| Amount of Money Paid: Not specified |
| % Age Payment: Not specified |
| Status of the Project: Incomplete |
- Ongoing: 7 projects (13%) worth KES. 18,721,854
- Not started: 12 projects (22%) worth KES. 36,256,079Significant delays, with half of the projects not yet started.
- There is delay in implementation, thus affects value for money for ongoing and non-started projects.
Citizen’s Performance Score Card
Educational Background
From | To | Institution | Qualification |
2011 | 2014 | Egerton University | Bachelor of Commerce, Banking and Finance |
2006 | 2009 | Lubinu Boys | KCSE |
1997 | 2005 | Shanderema Primary School | KCPE |
Work Experience
From | To | Employer | Position held |
2017 | 2022 | Self Employment | Businessman |
2016 | 2017 | Diamond Trust Bank | Operations Officer/ Cashier |
2015 | 2016 | Sigalagala National Polytechnic | Kakamega Region Tutor/Trainer |
2014 | 2015 | Bufalo Bicycle Kenya | Sales Person |
Politics
- Early Political Aspirations: While at Egerton University, Salasya ventured into campus politics, initially running unsuccessfully for the position of Director of Academics in his first year. He made a subsequent attempt for the vice-chairman position in his third year.
- 2017 General Election: In his first attempt at national politics, Salasya contested the Mumias East parliamentary seat in 2017 but secured only 254 votes, placing last among nine candidates.
- 2022 General Election: Undeterred by his earlier defeat, Salasya ran again in 2022 under the Democratic Action Party – Kenya (DAP-K) and won the Mumias East parliamentary seat.
Projects
| Revenue: KES. 101026089 |
| Expenditure: KES. 79,357,680 |
Non-current Assets
| Location: Mumias East Constituency |
| Total Contract Amount: KES. 121,765,949 |
| Amount of Money Paid: Not specified |
| % Age Payment: Not specified |
| Status of the Project: Incomplete |
- Ongoing: 7 projects (13%) worth KES. 18,721,854
- Not started: 12 projects (22%) worth KES. 36,256,079Significant delays, with half of the projects not yet started.
- There is delay in implementation, thus affects value for money for ongoing and non-started projects.