Oscar Sudi popularly nicknamed the Sonko of Eldoret is among the richest politicians in Kenya, particularly in the Rift Valley. He commands immense wealth with multiple sources of income. as a result, details in Oscar Sudi biography and net worth are finally making headlines.
The Kapseret lawmaker is renowned for being President Ruto’s political lieutenant. Here are some of the core highlights from his decorated life story.
Oscar Sudi profile facts
Real names
Oscar Kipchumba Sudi
Birthday
March 13, 1980
Age
44 years
Tribe
Kalenjin
Role
Kapseret Constituency MP
Net worth
Ksh. 500 million
7 Profile Facts in Osca Sudi biography
The now rich and powerful Sudi was born into a humble family. He attended Tulwop-Ngetuny Primary School.
Here are some more profile facts about Sudi who has been serving as an MP since 2013.
His father was a cook at Moi University and his mother an illicit brew, changaa, seller in the neighborhood
Sudi started accumulating richness at the age of 14 years in 1994; selling and delivering charcoal on a bicycle. He also helped his mother in running a grocery business at Moi University Main Campus roundabout.
While helping his mom, Sudi learned how to drive courtesy of a friend for whom he worked as a tout
In 2000, Sudi bought his first PSV vehicle, a Peugeot 504, which he operated with Sawe’s fleet
On coming to Nairobi for the first time in 2001, Sudi returned home inspired to venture into the pool business alongside his matatu dealings
He gradually advanced into a car and land dealer with direct inspiration from William Ruto, who was at the time serving as a Member of Parliament in Eldoret North.
He became a Member of Parliament for the Kapseret Constituency in 2013
On retaining the parliamentary seat, Oscar sent both his spouses to fetch the winning certificate
Oscar Sudi recently surprised his daughter Faith Chemutai with a car as a gift on her graduation from the University of Kent, Canterbury, in the United Kingdom.
The monthly salary of Oscar Sudi as a Member of Parliament is Ksh. 750,000 excluding loyalties and other crucial allowances. As such, his net worth is estimated at Ksh. 500 million as of 2024.
One of his postmodern homes costs a whooping Ksh. 100 million is located in Uasin Gishu. The crib was officially opened in 2016 by his close friend and political President William Ruto.
He has this to say while responding to his critics citing corruption and forged academic certificates.
“I would like to respond to some crooks who are not Kenyans of goodwill and their intention is purely meant for character assassination. First I wasn’t a matatu tout in 2006 and to set the record straight, I was a makanga from 1996 when I was only 15 years old. I operated in matatu industry for 5 good years before I graduated to other businesses in 2001. I can account for every coin that I have today because I know my history that has cost me hard work and resilience.”
Hon Oscar Sudi.
Much of his wealth streams from a web of businesses and investments in various parts of the country and beyond.
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