The first-term MP, who serves in the National Assembly, stated that organizing a football tournament under his name is manageable, though he prayed for God’s help to ensure its success.
It has become a tradition for Kenyan politicians to organize tournaments, especially football matches, in their regions as a way of engaging students and youth during school holidays, encouraging them to avoid delinquent behavior.
Additionally, politicians often use such opportunities to garner support from voters. However, Salasya acknowledged that hosting a successful tournament was no easy feat.
He prayed for divine assistance to accomplish the competition he has organized in his constituency. The legislator further noted that the budget for making the event a success is quite high.
Nevertheless, he expressed faith that God would help him achieve his goal, describing money as 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.
From Grass to Grace
On November 1, 2024, Peter Salasya, the 35-year-old MP for Mumias East, reflected on his journey from humble beginnings to achieving a life he once considered unattainable.
He recounted a time when he was so financially constrained that he had to bargain for bus fare just to travel from his village to Nairobi.
"I never imagined in my life that one day I’d be boarding an airplane like it was a public service vehicle," he shared, marveling at how far he has come.
Salasya described his pre-2022 struggles, recalling how he would 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, a vivid reminder of his humble past.
Acknowledging his rise from hardship, Salasya credited God’s faithfulness and the value of perseverance.
"God is faithful when you work hard in everything," he stated. Salasya’s journey is one of resilience. Before entering politics, he worked as a bicycle hawker, a job 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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