The book, which Salasya describes as “a journey of resilience and triumph”, was unveiled at an event attended by friends, supporters, and political allies at KICC.
Salaysa announced the release in a social media post as he invited the public.
"From ashes, I soar! Join me as we celebrate the launch of my book From Ashes I Soar—a journey of resilience and triumph," he wrote.
The memoir details his journey from hardship to national leadership.
It captures Salasya’s humble beginnings, his struggles growing up in Western Kenya, and the challenges he overcame before rising to political prominence as one of the youngest MPs in the 13th Parliament.
Among the first to congratulate him was Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa, who took to social media to praise Salasya’s resilience and growth.
"Congratulations, my political son @pksalasya, on the launch of your book, ‘From the Ashes I Soar’. May you always rise from the ashes like the proverbial phoenix and soar high as you navigate the treacherous waters of our politics,” Wamalwa wrote.
According to Salasya, his story is meant to show that no background is too poor to produce greatness:
"This book is not just about me. It is about every young Kenyan with a dream and the will to rise, no matter the odds," he said.
On August 10, 2024, Salasya shared a poignant photo of his family’s former home, taken two years earlier, offering a glimpse into the humble beginnings that shaped his journey.
The modest structure, he explained, was where his mother and younger twin siblings lived before he entered politics.
In the accompanying post, he opened up about the struggles of his upbringing.
He recalled how the house lacked windows and proper ventilation, and how he often had to sleep on the floor because he didn’t own a bed.
"This was our home just two years ago. It belongs to my mother and my younger twin siblings, the last borns. That’s where they used to sleep. My small corner didn’t even have a window, and I didn’t have a bed. I used to sleep on the floor. True story,” he wrote.
