MP Peter Salasya – “Money is like flowers.”

The Member of Parliament for Mumias East Constituency, Peter Salasya, has expressed that, in his view, money is akin to flowers.

As a first-term MP serving in the National Assembly, Salasya stated that organizing a football tournament in his name is achievable, although he prayed for God’s assistance to ensure its success. 

It has become a tradition for Kenyan politicians to host tournaments, particularly football matches, to engage students and youth during school holidays and encourage them to avoid delinquent behaviour. 

Politicians often seize these opportunities to garner support from voters. 

However, Salasya acknowledged that hosting a successful tournament is not an easy task and sought divine guidance to make the event he had organised in his constituency a reality. 

He also mentioned that the budget required for a successful tournament is quite substantial.

Nevertheless, he expressed confidence that God would help him achieve his goal, likening money to flowers in his perspective.

“Having a successful tournament is no joke. God, I pray for Your help. The budget is high, but who is God? He will make it happen. To me, money is like flowers,” Salasya wrote on his Instagram page. 

The PK Salasya Classic Cup tournament officially began on Sunday, December 1, and is expected to conclude with the finals on January 1.

On November 1, 2024, Peter Salasya, the 35-year-old MP for Mumias East, reflected on his journey from humble beginnings to achieving what he once considered unattainable. 

He recalled a time when he was so financially constrained that he had to negotiate for bus fare just to travel from his village to Nairobi.

 “I never imagined that one day I’d be boarding an aeroplane as if it were a public service vehicle,” he shared, marvelling at how far he has come.

Salasya described his struggles before 2022, recalling how he used to travel on buses like Basi la Matunda or Eldoret Express.

Even raising the Sh. 800 fare to Nairobi was a challenge.

“I had to bargain it down to Sh. 650 to save some change for mukombero at the Majengo stopover,” he said, providing a vivid reminder of his humble past.

Acknowledging his rise from hardship, Salasya credited God’s faithfulness and the importance of perseverance. 

“God is faithful when you work hard in everything,” he stated. 

His journey is one of resilience. Before entering politics, he worked as a bicycle hawker, a position that taught him grit and determination. 

His political career took off with the mentorship of veteran politician Eugene Wamalwa, who played a crucial role in shaping his path.

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