A man has come forward, claiming to be the biological father of Mumias East Member of Parliament, Peter Salasya.

In the now viral video, the man states unequivocally that they separated from the MP's mother when Salasya was just three months old.

The man is now appealing for a reunion with his son, whom he describes as "my son, the MP".

Mumias East Member of Parliament, Peter Salasya's lookalike // Screengrab // YouTube

A Father's Long-Lost Plea

The man, whose identity is not fully disclosed in the provided information, claims to be Peter Salasya's biological father, asserting his originality.

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He reveals that he and Peter Salasya's mother parted ways when their son was a mere three months old.

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He laments the lost time, stating:

"Eh na tuliachana na mamake akiwa na miezi 3, just after he was born”.

Mumias East Member of Parliament, Peter Salasya // Facebook

When asked about the separation, he explained it was "because of his mother; she was tough-headed, you know, she's Luhya”.

He now expresses a profound desire to reconnect:

"I am even trying to find where they went because he is my son. So, I’m appealing to Salasya himself to come out and look at my face himself,” he said.

Life in Busia and a 'Hard Head' Mother

The man disclosed details about his past, indicating he lived in Busia, specifically in Marachi estate. He recalled a time when he had significant wealth:

"I used to do 'magendo' (smuggling). I had money for sure.”

He also stated, "I am a child of Busia". This background sets the scene for his earlier life before the alleged separation that led to decades apart from his son.

Mumias East Member of Parliament, Peter Salasya's lookalike // Screengrab // YouTube

"I just want to find him"

The man's plea is heartfelt, expressing emotional distress over the separation. He hopes that Peter Salasya, now a prominent figure, will acknowledge him.

"I even hurt myself for what I can gain from him".

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He explicitly appeals for help and recognition from his son, who is currently the Member of Parliament for Mumias East. He poses a direct question, almost a challenge, to Peter Salasya:

"Why don't you look for your father? You couldn't even look for him when you were three months old?"

Peter Salasya rose to prominence as a Member of Parliament for Mumias East constituency in Kenya. He is known for his populist appeal and often engages with the public on various platforms. His journey into politics has been a subject of public interest.

Mumias East Member of Parliament, Peter Salasya // Facebook

A Call for Recognition

The man's story has garnered attention, with some individuals present during the interaction echoing his claims and calling for Peter Salasya to meet his alleged father.

A voice in the excerpt emphasizes the urgency:

"Please, Salasya, look for your father. Help the old man see his son.”

The man reiterates his identity with conviction: "I am that one now".

Until the publication of this article, Peter Salasya had not yet issued a public statement on the same.

Mumias East Member of Parliament, Peter Salasya's lookalike // Screengrab // YouTube