Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi has once again captured the attention of Kenyans after openly admitting during a public event that he never went to school. MP Oscar Sudi jokes about education, claims majority of voters never went to school. Known for his blunt, often humorous remarks, the vocal MP left the crowd in stitches as he boldly addressed the long-running rumours about his academic background. Speaking during a public gathering attended by hundreds of locals, Sudi said he has never pretended to be someone he is not and affirmed that it is indeed true he didn’t get a formal education.
“I want to ask you people, you have heard them say I didn’t go to school? Do you think they are lying? Have you ever heard me claiming I went to school?” Sudi posed to the crowd, who responded with laughter and applause. In a self-deprecating but clever twist, the legislator joked that if he were to run for the presidency, he would most likely win — not because of academic qualifications but because most voters identify with him. “But if you come to my place, I am working, my friend. I make moves and build things. Because of calculations,” he said, drawing more cheers. “Let me ask you, how many of you went to school? Those who didn’t go to school, lift up your hands.”
A huge number of people in the audience raised their hands, confirming Sudi’s point. “You see,” he said with a grin, “if I run for president, I will defeat all my opponents because those who didn’t go to school are many. They are my people.” The controversial MP has often been at the centre of debates surrounding the qualifications of elected leaders in Kenya. While critics frequently question his educational background and communication style, Sudi has, over time, embraced his image and used it to his political advantage. Sudi went on to highlight that leadership is not just about academic certificates but about service delivery, strategy, and understanding the needs of the common mwananchi.
by Brian Ajon
