Kenya’s Mumias East MP and 2027 presidential aspirant, Peter Salasya, has captured national attention with a bold promise to reward the Harambee Stars following their historic 1–0 victory over Morocco at Kasarani Stadium in the African Nations Championship (CHAN). The win, which stunned football fans across the continent, marked one of the most significant upsets in Kenyan football history.
In a passionate statement issued shortly after the match, Salasya pledged to offer all players on the national team a series of generous rewards if he ascends to the presidency in 2027. These include fully furnished apartments in the affluent neighborhoods of Kilimani and Kileleshwa, competitive monthly salaries throughout their playing careers, and guaranteed pensions upon retirement.
“These boys have shown that talent is right here in Kenya. They deserve more than just applause they deserve a better life. If elected president, every national team player will have a home in Kilimani or Kileleshwa, a good salary, and a pension after they hang up their boots,” Salasya said.
What made the win even more special, according to Salasya, was the composition of the team itself. Unlike previous squads that heavily relied on foreign-based stars, this team was largely made up of homegrown talent many of whom hail from the informal settlements and less affluent areas of Eastlands in Nairobi. He praised their grit, discipline, and heart, saying they played not just for themselves, but for every Kenyan child with a dream.
“They know it’s their time to shine,” he added. “They are not just playing football they are rewriting Kenya’s history.”
Salasya’s promises, while ambitious, reflect a growing conversation in Kenya around the need to value and invest in local sports talent. For years, national athletes have voiced frustrations over poor remuneration, lack of facilities, and limited post-career support. The MP’s pledge, whether seen as visionary leadership or political posturing ahead of the 2027 elections, has struck a chord with a nation hungry for both sporting success and accountable leadership.
Many Kenyans praised the idea of finally rewarding athletes with tangible benefits, others questioned the feasibility of such grand promises given the country’s economic challenges. Nonetheless, Salasya remains undeterred, maintaining that Kenya has the resources what’s been missing is the will to act.
With Harambee Stars riding high on their historic win and the nation basking in pride, Peter Salasya’s bold promise has added a fresh layer of hope and debate to the country’s sporting and political landscape.
