LOUD WHEN HUNGRY, SILENT WHEN FED – SALASYA AND THE POLITICS OF CONVENIENCE
By EoK Editorial: Mumias East MP Peter Salasya’s recent political missteps, reckless rhetoric, and shifting alliances paint a familiar picture in Kenyan politics, one where leaders cry foul when they feel sidelined but grow silent when their personal interests are secured. His removal from the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Regional Integration triggered an outburst louder than his advocacy for the pressing economic struggles facing his constituents. His response, laced with accusations against Raila Odinga and President William Ruto, exposed what many have come to expect from career politicians: self-preservation over service. Prioritizing Personal Interests Over Public Welfare Salasya’s reaction to his committee ouster was swift and bitter. Rather than focus on the plight of the ordinary mwananchi suffering under high taxation and economic downturns, he turned his energy toward lamenting his lost seat, one that benefits him personally more than it does the people of Mu...
