Mumias East MP Peter Salasya is set to host a massive homecoming rally in Kakamega on Saturday, June 7, 2025, marking the climax of his nationwide tour to popularize his 2027 presidential ambitions.

The youthful and outspoken legislator, who has stirred both admiration and skepticism in equal measure, announced the event via his Instagram page, calling it a return to his roots after “bending twigs and figs across the country.”

"I miss Kakamega, I miss Shianda, I miss Mumias, and I miss Western Kenya," Salasya wrote on June 4. “The son of the soil is ready to unravel the belief beyond.”

Salasya kicked off his nationwide campaign in Busia on May 1, embarking on a month-long journey that saw him reach as far as Kwale, Meru, Narok, Kajiado, and the Rift Valley, raising eyebrows over his bold ambition to unseat President William Ruto in the next general election.

But his tour wasn’t without controversy. Salasya was arrested and arraigned in court on hate speech allegations, a development he framed as political intimidation. Despite the turbulence, he has remained vocal and visible, presenting himself as a grassroots alternative to Kenya’s traditional political elite.

Public scrutiny has grown over how Salasya funds his extensive travel. Critics online have questioned the source of his campaign money, pointing to previously shared payslips indicating modest parliamentary earnings.

However, the MP has strongly pushed back against these claims.

“I’m not funded by the state or any political party,” he clarified in a May 31 Instagram post. “I have no family vacations or school fees abroad—I’m single and my salary works just fine.”

Salasya also dismissed speculation that he is a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) project, asserting that his campaign is independent and self-driven.

His Kakamega homecoming is expected to attract thousands of supporters from Shianda, Mumias, and the broader Western Kenya region. The event is not only a celebration of his tour’s conclusion but also a statement of intent ahead of a hotly contested 2027 race.

While Salasya’s presidential bid may still be considered a long shot by many political observers, his growing national visibility and ability to connect with ordinary citizens have made him a voice to watch in Kenya’s evolving political landscape.