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Peter Kalerwa Salasya

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Peter Kalerwa Salasya is a Kenyan politician currently serving as the Member of Parliament for the Mumias East Constituency. Elected in the 2022 general election, he gained attention for his grassroots campaign strategy and his focus on the economic revival of the Mumias Sugar Company. Before entering politics, Salasya worked in the banking sector and as a tutor. His tenure has been marked by significant public controversy, including legal proceedings regarding assault and hate speech charges, the latter of which led to court-ordered peace initiatives.

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Born
1989-01-15 · 37 years old
Birth place
Kakamega, Kenya
Education
Egerton University (Bachelor of Commerce, Banking and Finance)
Career
Salesperson at Bufalo Bicycle, tutor at Sigalagala National Polytechnic, operations officer and cashier at Diamond Trust Bank

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