In a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, January 23, 2026, Salasya appeared to ridicule the Head of State over what he described as a poor choice of advisors, suggesting that Nyoro was misleading the President on critical economic and governance matters.
Salasya’s remarks came barely a day after the High Court ruled that the creation of several advisory offices within the Executive was unconstitutional, effectively nullifying the appointments of 21 presidential advisors, among them outspoken economic advisor David Ndii.
“Mr President William Samoei Ruto, you have decided to take Ndindi Nyoro as your advisor on government parastatals and institutions where the government has a huge stake in shares, and he is misleading you, sir,” Salasya wrote.
The Mumias East MP went further to suggest that he was better placed to advise the President on sensitive matters touching on state corporations and shareholding structures, arguing that Nyoro’s views were misguided and potentially harmful to national interests.
Salasya’s comments were widely interpreted as a thinly veiled jab at both President Ruto and Nyoro, who has recently been vocal in public debates around the sale and diversification of government-owned shares in key companies, including Safaricom.
The outspoken legislator has in recent weeks openly opposed Nyoro’s position on the proposed sale of Safaricom shares and his suggestion that the telecommunications giant should be listed on an international stock exchange.
Salasya has repeatedly challenged Nyoro to publicly retract his remarks, warning that such ideas could undermine local investor confidence and weaken Kenya’s control over strategic national assets.
“On such important matters concerning government parastatals and institutions, I am better placed to advise the President than Ndindi Nyoro,” Salasya said in a follow-up post, insisting that decisions affecting major state holdings should be guided by national interest rather than what he termed “elitist economic theories.”
The High Court ruling that triggered the latest exchange declared the establishment of the advisory offices unconstitutional, stating that the appointments lacked a clear legal framework and violated provisions governing public service recruitment and remuneration.
As a result, all 21 advisors appointed by President Ruto were rendered jobless, raising questions about how the Executive would now access technical and policy advice on key sectors such as the economy, climate change, and governance.
While the State House has not formally responded to Salasya’s claims, political observers say his remarks reflect broader tensions within the ruling coalition and Parliament over the direction of the government’s economic policy.
Nyoro, who previously chaired the powerful National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee, has been a strong proponent of fiscal reforms, privatisation, and the diversification of government shareholding as a way of raising revenue and reducing reliance on debt.
His views have, however, drawn sharp criticism from politicians who fear that aggressive privatisation could lead to the loss of strategic assets and deepen inequality.
Salasya has positioned himself as one of the most vocal opponents of these proposals, often using social media to challenge both government policy and his fellow lawmakers.
“The sale of national assets like Safaricom shares must not be rushed or treated casually. These are assets built with taxpayers’ money, and Kenyans deserve full transparency and public participation,” Salasya said in an earlier statement.
The Mumias East MP is no stranger to controversy, having built a reputation as a combative and outspoken legislator since his election.
“On such important matters concerning government parastatals and institutions, I am better placed to advise the President than Ndindi Nyoro,” Salasya said in a follow-up post, insisting that decisions affecting major state holdings should be guided by national interest rather than what he termed “elitist economic theories.”
The High Court ruling that triggered the latest exchange declared the establishment of the advisory offices unconstitutional, stating that the appointments lacked a clear legal framework and violated provisions governing public service recruitment and remuneration.
As a result, all 21 advisors appointed by President Ruto were rendered jobless, raising questions about how the Executive would now access technical and policy advice on key sectors such as the economy, climate change, and governance.
While the State House has not formally responded to Salasya’s claims, political observers say his remarks reflect broader tensions within the ruling coalition and Parliament over the direction of the government’s economic policy.
Nyoro, who previously chaired the powerful National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee, has been a strong proponent of fiscal reforms, privatisation, and the diversification of government shareholding as a way of raising revenue and reducing reliance on debt.
His views have, however, drawn sharp criticism from politicians who fear that aggressive privatisation could lead to the loss of strategic assets and deepen inequality.
Salasya has positioned himself as one of the most vocal opponents of these proposals, often using social media to challenge both government policy and his fellow lawmakers.
“The sale of national assets like Safaricom shares must not be rushed or treated casually. These are assets built with taxpayers’ money, and Kenyans deserve full transparency and public participation,” Salasya said in an earlier statement.
The Mumias East MP is no stranger to controversy, having built a reputation as a combative and outspoken legislator since his election.
His frequent online spats with senior politicians have earned him both supporters and critics, with some praising his candour while others dismiss him as a political showman.
Analysts say Salasya’s latest remarks are likely aimed at boosting his political profile ahead of future elections, while also tapping into growing public anxiety over the government’s privatisation agenda.
“The High Court ruling has created a vacuum in the advisory structure of the Executive, and politicians like Salasya are using the moment to push their own narratives and gain political mileage,” said political analyst James Mwangi.
Analysts say Salasya’s latest remarks are likely aimed at boosting his political profile ahead of future elections, while also tapping into growing public anxiety over the government’s privatisation agenda.
“The High Court ruling has created a vacuum in the advisory structure of the Executive, and politicians like Salasya are using the moment to push their own narratives and gain political mileage,” said political analyst James Mwangi.
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