A faction of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) youth in Kisumu has expressed strong support for Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi in his dispute with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Under the leadership of interim national chairman Cedric Otieno, the group emphasized their commitment to standing by Sudi, vowing not to allow him to be unjustly criticized.
Otieno highlighted the crucial role young people played in forming the current government and assured that they will continue to defend the MP against attacks from the older generation.
He reminded the Deputy President that it was the youth who traveled across the country to gather votes for the administration.
“It was Sudi who braved a hail of stones in the run up to elections in 2022, when the motorcade of President William Ruto, then Deputy President, came under stones in Kondele,” Otieno said.
Speaking to the media in Kisumu, Cedric Otieno highlighted that Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi is a key representative of young people in the country and has significantly contributed to improving their lives.
Otieno lamented that Sudi, who made sacrifices to help form the current government, is now facing criticism for his political actions.
He encouraged Sudi to continue his active engagement, including holding harambees to fundraise for churches nationwide, and invited him to visit the Nyanza region to further President William Ruto’s development agenda.
Otieno, who is running for Kisumu youth chairman in the party’s upcoming elections, emphasized the importance of nurturing young leaders rather than opposing them. His remarks come amid the ongoing conflict between Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Sudi, marked by a series of political exchanges.
The tension has been exacerbated by rumors of a fallout between President Ruto and his deputy, with Gachagua’s recent absence from key state functions adding to the speculation.
Upon reappearing in Nyeri, Gachagua hinted that certain ‘Rift Valley leaders’ were attempting to create discord between him and the President, advising these leaders to focus on their regional politics and issues.
