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"Ready to send Ruto to Sugoi": Mumias East MP Salasya confident he'll beat president in 2027 elections

MP Peter Salasya confidently declared his readiness to take on Ruto in the 2027 elections, jokingly threatening to "send him to Sugoi" if no serious contenders step forward (Photo: Boniface Okendo/Standard, PCS)

Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has stirred the political pot with a bold and humorous social media post, declaring his intentions to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 presidential election.

The post shared on his social media pages, which have since gone viral, showcases Salasya's signature wit and unshakable confidence as he compares his academic and professional background to that of the sitting president.

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