Kapseret MP Oscar Kipchumba Sudi is positioning himself for a fourth term in the 2027 General Election as political activity begins to gather pace in the Uasin Gishu constituency.
Sudi, who was first elected in 2013, is serving his third consecutive term as Kapseret MP. Official parliamentary records list him as the constituency’s representative since 2013.
The lawmaker has remained an active figure in Rift Valley politics and a prominent supporter of President William Ruto’s administration, particularly as the country heads towards the 2027 elections.
Sudi has said his political agenda remains centred on programmes he believes will improve the lives of residents in his constituency.
“My vision and plan is to implement programmes that impact positively on the lives of our people. Leadership is about the people and not selfishness,” Sudi said.
The MP has been associated with empowerment initiatives targeting individuals and groups in Kapseret, including the distribution of equipment and other items intended to support small businesses and income-generating activities.
Among the items distributed through such initiatives are posho mills, motorcycles and vehicles for beneficiaries and groups within the constituency.
Sudi has also been involved in political and peace engagements beyond Kapseret.
In 2019, he took part in peace initiatives in the Kerio Valley following insecurity and attacks involving communities in the region.
The lawmaker brought together leaders, elders and young people from the Pokot and Marakwet communities for meetings aimed at promoting peace.
Sudi said peace and national unity remained important, particularly as the country approaches another election cycle.
“I cherish peace and unity and that is why I always ask Kenyans to remain peaceful even as we head to the elections. I don’t want to see a repeat of previous violent incidents which affected this country,” Sudi said during a church meeting attended by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in Kapseret recently.
Kindiki attended an interdenominational church service and fundraiser in Kapseret on August 30, 2026, where electoral and political issues were also discussed.
Sudi’s political journey began before his entry into elective politics.
According to his account, he previously worked in the transport sector before venturing into business and later becoming involved in political campaigns in the former Eldoret South constituency.
It was through those political activities that he built networks before contesting the Kapseret parliamentary seat.
He was elected MP in 2013 and successfully defended the seat in the 2017 and 2022 General Elections.
Parliamentary records indicate that Sudi previously served on several House committees, including the Departmental Committee on Lands and the Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee.
As he prepares for the next election, Sudi says education will remain among his priorities.
He has said he wants to support the construction and renovation of classrooms and improve learning facilities in schools across the constituency.
The MP also plans to continue supporting needy students through education programmes and scholarships.
Sudi says he will also focus on programmes targeting vulnerable groups and economic empowerment for young people and women.
Other areas he has identified include security and infrastructure.
The lawmaker says he has been working with residents and government agencies on the expansion of security infrastructure, including police posts and police stations.
He has also highlighted road construction, rural electrification and other infrastructure projects as part of his development agenda.
However, Sudi’s bid for another term is expected to face competition, with several people already expressing interest in the Kapseret parliamentary seat.
Those mentioned as potential challengers include John Chumba, Pauline Tuwei, Emmanuel Kemboi, Sylvia Metto and Frank Murgor.
The 2027 race is still taking shape, and the final list of candidates will only be known after political party nominations and clearance by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.
Political competition has already intensified in parts of Uasin Gishu as leaders and aspirants position themselves ahead of the 2027 elections.
A Kapseret resident, Joseph Brett, expressed confidence that Sudi would retain the seat but acknowledged that other aspirants were free to contest.
“We are in a democratic country and everyone is free to vie in Kapseret like in other areas. However, those seeking to face off with Sudi should know that their effort is like cutting a Mugumo tree using a razor blade,” Brett said.
The contest is expected to become clearer in the coming months as more aspirants declare their political intentions and parties begin preparations for nominations ahead of the 2027 General Election.
