Mumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya is in jubilation and at the same time thankful after spotting his graffiti on a Murang’a matatu.
The youthful MP expressed gratitude towards the matatu sacco that opted to appreciate him and his positive impact on society by printing huge graffiti of his face on their matatu.
Taking to his social media account on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, Salasya pointed out that he is grateful that he is being celebrated and appreciated even beyond his ancestral land.
In addition, the comical lawmaker asked his followers to board in and pay for any matatu they spotted that had his graffiti even if they are car owners.
“This matatu was spotted in Murang’a, am so happy ukiona any car written like this ata kaa uko na gari lako just board and move for few kilometres and pay to receive the grace. Waa efumakho saiti mkenya banabefu (Navuma zaidi hapa Kenya watoto wetu) even in Kikuyu land. Eshienyu ni eshienyu in luhya means chenu ni chenu ata kikiwa kibaya (I am being celebrated and appreciated a lot here in Kenya),” he stated.
The Kenyan graffiti industry usually celebrates public figures and celebrities by drawing them on matatus and public spaces.
Salasya’s fame
The lawmaker gained political fame after winning a parliamentary seat under the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) in 2022.
He recently shared a story about his humble beginnings. On August 10, 2024, the MP posted a picture of a simple house that he said belonged to his mother and twin siblings just two years ago, before he rose to political prominence.
In his post, Salasya shared that his own living conditions were quite challenging during that time. His house lacked basic amenities like windows and proper ventilation, and he did not even have a bed, often sleeping on the floor.
He also shared an image of a double-cabin pickup truck he had been given by DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa for his campaign. In the background of the image, the modest home of his mother is visible, though he noted that the house where he used to sleep is not in the picture because it was located a bit further away.
“Hapa ndio ilikuwa nyumbani and our house two years ago .That house is ours belonging to my mother and my twin brother and sister wenye wananifuata yani our last born ndio walikuwa wanalala hapo kangu kako chini kidogo hakakuwa hata na dirisha na sikuwa na kitanda nilikuwa nalala chini true story .Indeed no one should lose hope in life,” Salasya shared.
Salasya encouraged Kenyans to remain hopeful and persistent, reminding them that anything is possible with determination and faith. He urged them to believe in God, work hard, and make sacrifices, assuring them that their efforts could lead to significant improvements in their lives, just as his career has transformed his circumstances.
“Anything is possible just keep trying and being hopeful. You are going to change your home through your career or business you are chasing today. God is faithful just believe him in your heart and work hard and sacrifice what we call foregone cost opportunities in business studies,” he added.
Salasya has since built a modern house for himself, his mother, and his siblings in their rural home in Mumias East Sub-County, Kakamega County. Before constructing the modern home, his constituents helped him build a semi-permanent house, which he later upgraded.
