Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi now says he is taking a sabbatical leave from public engagements.
In a statement on his X page on Sunday, he explained that he made the decision because his participation in activities such as harambees has been used against him.
“Going forward, I’ll not participate in any Harambee because it has been used to malign and disparage the good course, let it be banned,” he said.
“Thus the current happenings in the country call for introspection and consequently, I’m taking a sabbatical leave from public engagements.”
In a video statement, he expressed contemplation over stepping away from politics, noting that his political endeavors have been more extensive than his personal pursuits.
Sudi disclosed plans to take a sabbatical leave for one to two years before reaching a final decision. His announcement follows the suspension of all development activities in response to recent violence in Eldoret, which damaged both public and private properties.
During the announcement, Sudi emphasized his longstanding commitment to aiding and supporting the underprivileged in society. Among the affected properties was his newly inaugurated Eldoret club, Timber XO, a multi-million shilling establishment. The club suffered vandalism and looting during the demonstrations, with looters seen taking away thousands of shillings worth of liquor.
