Sudi Speech Ignites Fresh Debate Over Discipline In Ruling Party
Politics Updated: 30 May 2026 18:20 EAT
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi speaking at Silale Youth empowerment,Tiaty in Baringo County.
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has weighed in on the growing internal backlash within the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) following controversial remarks attributed to Secretary General Hassan Omar, mixing a call for unity with sharp political criticism and highly charged personal attacks.
Sudi opened by acknowledging sustained anger within the party over the remarks, while warning against prolonged internal division. He stressed that UDA was built as a broad national formation meant to transcend regional and ethnic identity, and urged leaders to remain focused on cohesion rather than fragmentation. He stated that disciplinary disputes should not be allowed to overshadow the party’s wider political mission.
In a lengthy appeal for internal reconciliation, Sudi emphasized that Omar still held a critical national responsibility within the party structure, arguing that restraint and maturity were essential in leadership communication. He insisted that disagreements should be handled internally, even as pressure mounted from sections of the party demanding accountability.
“Kwa zaidi ya siku tano ndugu zetu kutoka UDA wakilalamika na wakikashifu ndugu yetu Omar Hassan. Mimi pia nikiwa hapa nataka niseme na Hassan Omar usikie vizuri. Hassan Omar unatoka Pwani sisi tunatoka Rift Valley wengine wanatoka kona ile ingine yote na tumeungana tumetengeneza chama kubwa ya UDA. Najua mambo uliongea ni makosa kubwa sana. Lakini mimi nataka niombe ndugu zangu, viongozi wenzangu kwa sababu hii chama ni ya kukusanya Kenya nzima sio chama ya ukabila kama ya wale wakora. Tunataka tumuombee huyo Hassan Omar msamaha.”
However, Sudi’s address shifted into a more confrontational tone as he referenced past political interactions, internal party engagements, and electoral disputes, arguing that leaders must exercise discipline when addressing fellow party members. He warned against public exchanges that could undermine confidence in UDA’s internal structures.
He further escalated his criticism by referencing broader political grievances, accusing past leadership systems of economic mismanagement and linking current national debates to long-standing governance failures. His remarks blended party discipline messaging with strong partisan criticism directed at political opponents and rival leadership figures.
“Unakumbuka Omar nimekupigia simu zaidi ya safari tatu nikikuambia unapitisha maneno makosa ulifanya ndio nisaidiane na wale ndugu zangu ile wakati tulikuwa na by-election wa Digiri tulikuwa na yule jamaa wetu anaitwa Dola na tulikuwa na yule kijana wetu mwingine bro na nikakuambia wacha kura imalizike mwenye atashindwa tutamuongelesha… Hassan kuanzia leo jua unabeba docket kubwa unatubeba sisi wote unabeba hawa viongozi wote… tafadhali kuwa SG wa Kenya, kuwa SG amekomaa, wacha kuongea ufyo ovyo.”
The speech intensified further as Sudi launched into a broader political attack on past administrations and rival leaders, accusing them of contributing to economic strain and policy failures. He defended the current administration while contrasting it with earlier leadership periods, citing inflationary pressure and subsidy challenges as key governance concerns.
“Uchumi ya Kenya ilikuwa inaenda kupotea… fertilizer ilikuwa imefika 6,500 hadi 7,000, unga ilikuwa una uwezo wa duka shilingi 300… wewe ni mtu mkebe my friend nyamaza na utulie… wachana na Kenya na William Ruto… tutajaza kura na hawa wananchi… 2022 ndio mjipange.”
The remarks have intensified scrutiny within UDA, with political observers warning that the mix of reconciliation appeals and sharp personal attacks highlights growing internal strain as the party navigates discipline, messaging control, and regional balance ahead of future elections.
Tags: Edit Editor's Pick Editors choice Government Of Kenya KBB KBB Kumi Bila Break Oscar Sudi Signs Signs Media Kenya Limited Signsmedia Signstv Signstvkenya Uda UDA Uda Party Political Parties Political Party Political Partys Political Science Political tensions Politics
Share this article
FELIX MAKONA
FACT FINDER AND DATA DRIVEN JOURNALIST. DATA MINING AT IT'S BEST. GET FACTS RANGING FROM MATTERS DISABILITY AND INCLUSION, POLITICS, ECONOMY, SPORTS AND GENERAL NEWS AROUND THE WORLD