Oscar Sudi Biography, Education, Career, Controversies, And Net Worth

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Oscar Kipchumba Sudi is a Kenyan politician currently serving as a Member of Parliament representing Kapseret Constituency in Uasin Gishu County. Sudi was born on February 28, 1980, he is a prominent figure within the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), who is widely recognized as a close associate of Kenya’s fifth president, William Ruto. His political career has been marked by both significant achievements and controversies.

Oscar Sudi Profile

Name	Oscar Sudi
Real Name	Oscar Kipchumba Sudi
Date of Birth	28 February 1980
Age	44 years
Nationality	Kenyan
Occupation	Politician
Religion	Christianity
Marital Status	Married
Net Worth	$2 Million
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Educational Background

Oscar Sudi’s educational qualifications have been the subject of scrutiny. Though he claims to have obtained academic credentials, questions have been raised regarding their authenticity. This has led to legal challenges and investigations into the legitimacy of his education.

Career

Sudi began his political career by being elected as the MP for Kapseret Constituency in 2013. Between 2013 and 2017, he served on several committees, including the Departmental Committee on Lands, the Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee, and the Procedure and House Rules Committee.

Since 2017, he has been a member of the Departmental Committee on Energy. Sudi is known for his strong support for President William Ruto and has been an influential figure within the UDA party.

Controversies

Oscar Sudi has been involved in several controversies throughout his political career. In September 2020, he was accused of making inflammatory remarks against then-President Uhuru Kenyatta, which led to his arrest on charges of hate speech.

His arrest sparked protests in his constituency, with locals attempting to block police access to his home. Sudi also faced scrutiny over the fulfillment of promises he made to Nuru Okanga, a vocal political activist. Despite pledging Ksh 1.3 million and housing assistance to Okanga, he had not fully delivered on his promises, leading to public criticism.