Full Name: Oscar Kipchumba Sudi
Popularly Known As: Oscar Sudi
Date of Birth: March 12, 1980
Constituency: Kapseret
Current Role: Member of the National Assembly
Parliamentary Roles
- Member of the Departmental Committee on Lands
- Member of the Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee
- Member of the Procedure and House Rules Committee
- Since 2017: Member of the Departmental Committee on Energy
Education Background
- 2007-2008: Diploma in Business Management, Kenya Institute of Management
- 2003-2006: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Highway High School
- 1997-1998: Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), Olympic Primary School
Career
- 2009-2012: Director at Millscup Enterprises Limited
- 2013-Present: Member of Parliament, Kapseret Constituency
Marriage
Oscar Sudi is married to two wives:
- Lilian Sudi (first wife)
- Ann Sudi (second wife)
Information about his children is not publicly available.
Early Life
Oscar Sudi was born into a family of squatters in the Moi University area. His family lived in a grass-thatched house on the farm of Mzee Kibor arap Talai, who allowed them to stay temporarily. His father dealt in charcoal, and his mother ran a grocery business near Moi University Main Campus, where Sudi occasionally helped.
In 1994, Sudi bought a second-hand bicycle to help transport charcoal. He then became friends with matatu (public transport) operators and started working as a tout in 1996. He earned a salary and saved money from driving matatus to invest in farming.
By 2000, Sudi had married and moved into an iron-sheet house. He purchased a matatu and expanded his business ventures by introducing pool tables in Eldoret, a concept he had seen in Nairobi. His ventures grew, leading him to car dealership and significant business deals with wealthy businessmen, including David Lagat. These connections introduced him to influential figures like former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo and current Deputy President William Ruto.
Oscar Kipchumba Sudi Political Career
Oscar Sudi entered politics in the 2013 General Election, vying for the Kapseret Constituency seat on Ruto’s United Republican Party (URP) ticket after the constituency was created from Eldoret South.
Oscar Sudi’s Sh100 Million Home
Sudi is known for his luxurious Sh100 million home, which has drawn significant public attention.
Legal Issues
On September 14, 2020, Oscar Sudi faced charges including:
- Hate speech towards President Uhuru Kenyatta and his family
- Resisting arrest
- Assaulting a police officer
- Possession of a firearm
- Offensive conduct
Summary
Oscar Sudi’s life journey from humble beginnings to becoming a prominent political figure in Kenya is marked by his entrepreneurial spirit, significant business ventures, and eventual entry into politics. Despite his achievements, he has also faced legal challenges, including serious charges in 2020.
