Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi launched a blistering attack on Uasin Gishu Women Rep Gladys Shollei yesterday and told her to quit her seat. The fiery lawmaker from the Rift Valley region demanded she leave politics peacefully ahead of the next election cycle. Oscar Sudi delivered the sharp message during a public gathering that drew hundreds of locals.
Sudi stood before the crowd in a light suit and gripped the microphone tight. He waved a small piece of paper for emphasis as he spoke. The lawmaker did not hold back. He accused the women’s representative of vanishing from grassroots events across the county.
Why does Oscar Sudi want Gladys Shollei to quit her role now?
Oscar Sudi believes the women’s rep has abandoned her duties and should step aside for someone more active in Uasin Gishu.
The Kapseret MP addressed the crowd with passion. He declared, “Huyo Women Rep wetu akwende nyumbani polepole.” “Sudi made it clear he wanted her to go home slowly and peacefully.
He pointed out her repeated absence from key functions. “Hauwezi kakosa functions zote uonekani anywhere,” he said in his speech. The lawmaker stressed that residents notice when leaders fail to show up.
Locals in Eldoret and surrounding areas have grown restless with county representation. Sudi reminded them how a strong women’s rep should fight for projects and attend community meetings.
He painted a picture of empty chairs at events where Shollei once promised to appear. People nodded along as he spoke. Some clapped loudly when he raised concerns about visibility.
This latest clash comes at a tense time in Rift Valley politics. Kenya heads toward 2027 general elections. Alliances shift fast these days.
Shollei, who serves as Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, won re-election in August 2022 with 292,154 votes. Her challenger at the time managed only 54742 votes. Yet Sudi now signals open war. He wants fresh faces ready to deliver results on the ground.
The outspoken MP continued his talk with energy. He gestured wildly at moments and raised his hand high. “Na ukionekana uko tuna kelele,” Sudi told supporters.
He suggested real leaders stay connected to the people they represent. Observers say the remarks target Shollei’s reported alignment with certain national figures outside the main UDA fold. Sudi pushed for unity among Kalenjin leaders but drew a firm line against those he sees as missing in action.
Residents in Kapseret and broader Uasin Gishu remember past cooperation between Sudi and Shollei. Back in September 2020 the two worked together when Sudi faced legal issues.
Shollei even accompanied him to the police station then. Times have changed. Political loyalty now faces fresh tests ahead of future polls.
Sudi kept the pressure on during his address. He questioned what tangible benefits the women’s rep had brought lately. The lawmaker urged the crowd to demand better.
He believes strong county voices must tackle daily challenges like roads, health centres, and youth jobs. “Na siku hizi juzi amelete, wanang’ang’a na governor maneno ya Kulas ambayo ni ya county,” he added with clear frustration. Sudi called for leaders who solve problems instead of staying silent.
Political analysts watch this drama closely. Uasin Gishu sits at the heart of Rift Valley influence. Any split among leaders could reshape voter patterns in the next election. Sudi commands respect in his Kapseret constituency. He built a reputation for blunt talk and direct action. His latest salvo puts Shollei on notice.
The women’s representative has not issued an immediate response. Supporters expect her team to push back soon. In Kenyan politics such public jabs often spark counterattacks or quiet negotiations. Either way the message travels fast through local radio stations and social media groups.
Crowds at the event lingered afterwards. They discussed the implications for county leadership. One elderly man shook his head and said the young generation wants leaders who show up. Others praised Sudi for speaking what many whisper privately. The air carried dust from the gathering space, mixed with excitement over possible change.
Leaders like Sudi refuse to stay quiet when they spot weakness. The coming months will test loyalties and strategies. For now the women’s rep faces mounting pressure to prove her relevance on the ground.