Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has thrown his weight behind Philip Aroko for the Kasipul Parliamentary seat.

In a statement on his official X page on Monday, September 29, 2025, the DAP-K lawmaker urged Kasipul voters and the general public to support the flamboyant businessman’s candidature.

My candidate

“Guys, help me to tag my candidate for Kasipul this evening and show him love Philip Aroko for MP. Just type good life ama otete otete. We must win in Kasipul and Malava,” he said.

The parliamentary hopeful faces a tough battle against Boyd Were in the upcoming November by-elections.

Were, the son of slain MP Charles Ongondo, was declared the winner of the Orange Democratic Movement ticket in the primaries conducted on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

Following the result, Aroko, who elected not to vie on an ODM ticket, called on defeated aspirants in the Kasipul Kabondo by-election to rally behind his candidacy in the contest.

Kasipul by-election

Aroko contended that it was the only way to defeat what he termed as external forces being imposed on Kasipul residents.

The politician further accused ODM of attempting to impose a leader on the constituency, urging fellow aspirants to resist such efforts through unity.

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“It’s in that line that I take this earnest initiative to pen this message to all other aspirants, urging all of us to join forces in a united front to challenge and defeat the external powers hell-bent on forcing a leader down our throats,” Aroko stated.

He also extended his call to the business community, urging them to rally behind his campaign to ensure a spirited and well-resourced contest.

“As a leading front-runner, I urge all the supporters of my worthy competitors and the business community to rally behind my endeavours in putting up spirited campaigns guaranteed of victory at the ballot,” he said.

“I am more than prepared. I won’t let you down; I won’t relent, for I know with the full backing of such an influential faction, success is imminent.”