Omtatah Analyzes Salasya’s Controversial Salary Breakdown [VIDEO]
Okiya Omtatah, the Busia Senator and renowned political activist advocating for Kenyan rights, has recently gained widespread attention.
During an interview with Dr. King’ori, Senator Omtatah addressed the controversial salary disclosures made by MP Peter Salasya.
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Omtatah clarified that the reason behind Salasya’s reported take-home salary of Ksh 2,364 was primarily due to substantial deductions reflected on his payslip.
These deductions included a staggering Ksh 541,947 for his mortgage, Ksh 85,981 for car loan repayments, and Ksh 54,647 allocated towards staff pension.
These deductions significantly reduced the legislator’s actual earnings, outlining the main reasons behind the comparatively meager amount seen in his salary statement.
Omtatah also highlighted that legislators receive car grants that do not require repayment. However, Salasya opted for an additional car loan, which added to his financial obligations.
The senator criticized some of these financial choices as unnecessary, pointing out that by the end of the repayment period, Salasya would have paid a total of Ksh 25 million, suggesting that this sum could have been used to build a substantial home in his constituency.
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This revelation has sparked mixed reactions among Salasya’s supporters and the public at large, with some expressing surprise at the significant deductions while others questioning the financial decisions made.
The payslip detailing Salasya’s earnings and deductions has circulated widely on social media, eliciting a range of responses from netizens.
Here are some reactions from social media users:
- ogaobinna: 😂😂😂 Send me your number, let me buy you lunch for Ksh 200.
- joewmuchiri: ☺️ Take one house from the housing levy, you’ll still have close to Ksh 600k left 😁😁
- world._brian: 😂😂 With 1 million, you’re left with Ksh 2,364 😂 No wonder you enjoy parties and “Lonely at the top” so you’re not seen as a thief like others 😂
- dabiskyMembers: 😂😂 This is too much 😂😂
- alex_mwakideu: Mhesh, please share your number so we can send you some roses next time on TikTok live 🌹😂😂
- carolinacarlz: You don’t even have any shame…. The mortgage you’re paying is an investment!!! The car loan, the saccos, eish. After finishing paying for the house and car, will it belong to the public or you?? The saccos, basically that’s your savings, meaning you have a lot of money saving… Stop treating us like fools!!
The revelation continues to stir debate and commentary across social media platforms, reflecting public interest in the financial transparency of elected officials
