Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi’s life journey has been nothing short of eventful. From starting as a humble matatu tout to facing allegations of educational forgery, and most recently, casually donating KSh. 20 million at a church harambee as if it were just another day.
Alongside Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, Sudi seems to have taken the spotlight from Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, often being chosen to represent the President at church events. Notably, the President frequently utilizes church platforms as a strategic tool.
But let’s steer clear of presidential matters for now. Who is Oscar Sudi exactly?
Here are five key facts about him:
- Worked as a Makanga in Humble Beginnings
Sudi, now 44, began his journey from humble beginnings. He started as a herder, then moved to selling charcoal and groceries. Sudi helped his mother manage a grocery stall near Moi University, where he developed friendships with matatu operators.
And at just 16, he transitioned to become a makanga matatu tout. Before working as a parking attendant. Two years later, he became a matatu driver, a role that provided him with income to start his own businesses.
During Sudi’s first trip to Nairobi in 1998, he was captivated by the idea of owning a TV and promptly purchased a black and white set for his rural mabati house. Since then, his life has undergone a remarkable transformation, now residing in a 100 million Kenyan Shilling house, marking a significant improvement in his living standards over the years.
2. Faced Educational Forgery Charges
The MP’s rise to power has not been without controversy.
Oscar Sudi was accused of forging a Diploma Certificate in Business Management from the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM). And a KCSE certificate from Highway Secondary School in Nairobi.
He used these documents to secure his nomination for the 2013 General Election. However, the charges were dropped in June, 2024, for lack of evidence.
3. Grilled for NHIF Scandal
Sudi was also implicated in financial scandals. In 2020, he was grilled for hours over allegations involving KSh. 150 million from the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). It is alleged that two of his cars were purchased using money linked to fraudulent NHIF claims.
Despite claiming the money came from legitimate property sales, the investigations cast a shadow over his financial dealings.
4. Massive Donations
Oscar Sudi has an eyebrow rasing ability to donate millions at harambees, particularly during church fundraising events.
He recently donated KSh. 20 million donation at a church harambee, much to the dismay of many who questiones his source of his wealth.
5. Polygamy
Sudi is married to two wives Lilian and Anne Sudi. And whom he infamously sent to collect his election certificate from the IEBC’s centre in Eldoret upon re-election as Kapseret MP for the third time.
By Vivian K.