Peter salasya reminisces the day his daughter was conceived

Peter Salasya has once again opened up about his ambitions for his young daughter, revealing that he hopes she will grow up to become a surgeon and eventually own her own hospital.

The first-term lawmaker shared the sentiments in a social media post dated April 17, 2026, where he described his daughter as “fire” and expressed confidence that her future in medicine is already set, backed by what he termed as a parental blessing.

A Bold Vision for the Future

Salasya linked his daughter’s aspirations to his own political ambitions, stating that by the time she completes her medical training, he expects to be serving as Kenya’s president. He added that he believes the country’s healthcare sector will have improved significantly by then, with doctors earning better pay.

“My daughter ni fire… nimesema utakuwa daktari. By that time nitakuwa president, doctors in Kenya will be highly paid,” he said.

He further projected that Kenya’s medical system could evolve to match countries like India, known globally for strong healthcare services, adding that he had already “blessed” her path to becoming a surgeon.

Personal Story Behind Her Birth

In the same post, Salasya shared a personal anecdote about the circumstances surrounding his daughter’s conception. He recounted that she was conceived on a day he had gone through a physical confrontation, describing the incident as a difficult moment that later turned into a blessing.

According to him, the child’s mother had visited him to console him after the incident, and he now views that day as a turning point that led to something positive in his life.

Hopes for the Next Generation

This is not the first time the MP has spoken publicly about his daughter’s future. In earlier posts, he expressed a strong desire for her to surpass his own achievements, particularly in education and career success.

For Salasya, the goal goes beyond employment in the medical field—he envisions her running her own hospital and reaching milestones that exceed his journey into national leadership.

Responding to Online Criticism

The legislator has also used such posts to respond to critics on social media, where he has faced speculation about his personal life. He dismissed doubts about his daughter’s paternity, pointing to physical similarities between them as proof.

Through his remarks, Salasya continues to blend personal reflections with public ambition, offering a glimpse into both his family life and his long-term aspirations.