Mumias East MP Peter Salasya Undergoes Finger Surgery After Infection Linked to Nail-Biting Habit

Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has opened up about a painful health scare that left him requiring surgery — all caused by a long-standing habit of biting his nails and trimming them with a razor blade. Salasya revealed that he developed a severe abscess on his f..

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Mumias East MP Peter Salasya underwent finger surgery after an infection developed from his long-standing habit of biting and trimming his nails with a razor blade. The severe abscess required a surgical procedure, leading him to warn others against similar poor hygiene practices.

The infection stemmed from poor nail hygiene, specifically nail-biting and using a razor blade for trimming.
MP Peter Salasya shared a photo post-operation, showing his heavily bandaged right index finger.
He has committed to changing his habits, stating, "Today I’m buying a nail cutter."