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This man Oscar Sudi: From matatu tout to Mheshimiwa

MP Oscar Sudi took to driving at the age of 18, saved up some money and started farming to supplement his earnings. [Eliud Kipsang, Standard]

Oscar Kipchumba Sudi has waded through life’s experiences from obscurity into the limelight.

The 41-year-old legislator was born in a poor family, starting off as a herder, graduating to a charcoal and grocery dealer, then a matatu tout and driver before buying his own Public Service Vehicle.

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