Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has responded to musician Bahatiafter he claimed that he had more money than him and could afford to pay some Members of Parliament.
Bahati made the remarks while speaking about his financial position, saying he was certain he had more money than Salasya and that there were MPs he could pay. “Mimi niko sure nina pesa nyingi kuliko MP Peter Salasya. Najua kuna MPs ambao naweza kuwalipa,” Bahati said during an interview.
In a post shared on his social media page on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Salasya appeared to agree with the musician’s remarks, but added that he was no longer interested in fighting people who looked down on him.
“Ni ukweli, you are very right. But ukienda pole pole, even the people who look down on me, starting with Kibe, ukiwaona kwa mbali, pole pole hawanishindi. But these days I don’t fight; I’m a cool boy,” he wrote, adding a laughing emoji.
Salasya backs Bahati’s Mathare MP bid
Beyond responding to the comments about his wealth, Salasya expressed support for Bahati’s political ambitions, particularly his plans to contest the Mathare parliamentary seat.
However, he also had some advice for the musician, suggesting that he tone down his signature dreadlocks to project a more serious image to voters. “I support Bahati, but those dreads of yours are shouting a little too much! Punguza tu kidogo and you will win that seat. I know it’s your brand but kiasi tu kidogo to show some seriousness,” Salasya said.
Despite the fashion advice, the MP made it clear that he was rooting for Bahati to win the seat, saying he would be happy to see him become the next MP for Mathare Constituency.
“By the way, I’m rooting for you to win. When you become the MP for Mathare Constituency, I will be the happiest person,” he added.
Salasya praises Bahati’s adopted son and Diana
He also commented on Bahati’s family, particularly his adopted son Morgan, whom the musician previously introduced as his firstborn child.
Bahati revealed that Morgan, who was previously known as Morgan Otieno, was adopted from ABC Children’s Home after the two formed a bond more than 15 years ago.
Salasya said he had watched a video of the boy speaking and was impressed by his command of English.
“I also saw the son you adopted, whose name you changed from Otieno to Bahati. When I listened to the English that boy was speaking, I just said, ‘Oh my God!’ I said to myself after watching the boy speak that you are the best,” he wrote.
He also praised Bahati’s wife, Diana Marua, expressing admiration for her role in the family. “I pray that all women can be like Diana Bahati. Mimi pia natafuta mwanamke mmoja wa kuniadopt!” Salasya added jokingly.
His response combined humour, support for Bahati’s political ambitions and praise for the musician’s family, following the remarks about their respective financial positions.
