Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has taken issue with President William Ruto’s handling of stakeholder involvement in major projects, particularly in Mumias. Speaking during the launch of sugarcane farmer bonuses in Mumias on Monday, January 20, Salasya questioned whether the funds for the bonuses originated from the Mumias Sugar Company or the exchequer, adding that such allocations were not included in the national budget. He claimed that the company’s management had no clear answers on the matter. How did Peter Salasya lecture William Ruto? Salasya accused the president of failing to involve stakeholders in critical initiatives such as education reforms, the Social Health Authority (SHA), and affordable housing projects. The MP also urged the president to hire him as an advisor, asserting that Ruto’s inner circle was misleading him on national priorities. “Take me as your advisor and pay me, because, Mr. President, your people do not tell you the truth.
They lie about SHA, affordable housing, and the new education model. I know you have the interest of the people at heart, but there are cartels in your government who prevent you from knowing the truth. These people have imposed huge deductions on Kenyans’ payslips, and that is why people are bitter with you,” Salasya said. He further affirmed his support for Ruto in the upcoming elections, emphasising his intention to see the president succeed. fended his administration’s policies, stating that his focus is on transformative development rather than seeking public applause. “I’m not looking for praise; I’m looking for ways to change this country because it’s long overdue. The problem isn’t the plan but the lack of leaders with the courage and capacity to implement it,” Ruto said. The president accused Salasya of hypocrisy, highlighting that the MP was elected under the Azimio coalition, which also advocated for housing projects.
Ruto criticised Salasya for opposing initiatives that aim to create employment for the youth while holding a privileged position himself. “Salasya, you have a job, but you don’t want others to be employed. Let’s not mislead Kenyans. Sometimes you defend the people well, but other times you overstep—I’ll straighten you out a bit so you stay in line,” Ruto added. President vows to end political criticism Ruto also aimed at his critics on social media, warning that he is prepared for a political showdown in the next election cycle. “All this noise on social media will come to an end. Those people making noise online have a lot of work ahead if they think they can compete with me. For now, I’m focused on delivering my mandate, but when the time comes, we will deal with them politically,” the president said. Ruto concluded by emphasising his commitment to his agenda, dismissing claims from opponents as distractions. He assured Kenyans that his government would remain steadfast in implementing projects that bring long-term benefits to the nation.
by Nancy Odindo
