Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has alleged that parliamentary records relating to the recent vote on the Finance Bill 2026 were manipulated to remove his name from the official tally.
In a statement shared on his X account on Friday, June 19, 2026, Salasya claimed that a section of lawmakers deliberately altered voting records after the exercise, despite the vote having been conducted electronically.
According to the legislator, his name was allegedly omitted from the list of MPs who voted against the Bill and replaced with another lawmaker who did not cast a "No" vote during the division.
“A few MPs sat somewhere and decided to remove my name and replace it with someone who never even voted ‘No’,” Salasya claimed.
The outspoken MP questioned the accuracy of the voting breakdown that was made public following the passage of the Finance Bill, insisting that the final position can only be confirmed once the official parliamentary records are released.
He noted that the electronic nature of the voting process should make it difficult to manipulate results, adding that the Hansard report will provide a definitive account of how each legislator voted.
Salasya further suggested that the alleged omission was politically motivated and aimed at undermining his position on the controversial Finance Bill 2026.
“The fact that they went to such lengths shows one thing: they see me as a threat. But they should understand that removing my name will not silence me, weaken me, or bring me down. The truth remains the truth, and I will continue to stand by my principles,” he stated.
His remarks come a day after the National Assembly passed the Finance Bill 2026 during the Third Reading, paving the way for the implementation of the government's proposed tax and revenue measures for the 2026/27 financial year.
According to the official results announced by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula on Thursday, June 18, 2026, the Bill was approved by 122 votes against 40.
“The results of the vote are as follows: on the Third Reading of the Finance Bill, the ayes: electronic vote 103, manual vote 19, total 122. The nays: electronic vote 36, manual vote 4, total 40. Abstentions nil, so the results, the ayes have it,” Wetang’ula announced.
The Finance Bill 2026 has generated significant political debate, with government allies defending it as a necessary fiscal measure while opposition leaders and some lawmakers argue that several provisions could increase the cost of living for ordinary Kenyans.
Salasya has been among the legislators critical of aspects of the Bill and has consistently maintained that Parliament should prioritize the interests of citizens when considering taxation measures.
The release of the official Hansard records is expected to provide further clarity on the voting details and may address the concerns raised by the Mumias East lawmaker regarding the accuracy of the published results.
