- Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi was photographed riding on the running board of a presidential motorcade SUV in Elgeyo-Marakwet County on Tuesday
- Sudi shared the image on social media with a caption about development being in motion, drawing widespread attention
- The photo sparked sharp reactions from Kenyans who questioned the MP's record in Parliament and what development he was referring to
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has set tongues wagging after a photo of him perched on the side of a presidential-style SUV in Elgeyo-Marakwet County went viral on Tuesday, October 13.
Source: Facebook
In the image, Sudi is seen gripping the roof of a black Toyota Land Cruiser while standing on its passenger-side running board as the vehicle navigates a dusty rural track.
Motorcade theatrics or symbol of action?
He is dressed in a blue-and-white patterned long-sleeve shirt, black trousers, and blue sneakers, with a black cap raised in one hand.
The SUV bears the Kenyan coat of arms on the front and a small national flag near the side mirror, two more black SUVs visible in the convoy behind it.
Sudi captioned the post:
"There is no room for time-wasting when the wheels of development are in motion."
The caption did not land quite the way the MP may have intended. Rather than inspire, it opened the door to a wave of sceptical commentary from Kenyans who were not convinced by the framing.
Samuel Muriithi Mwangi fired back with a pointed counter:
"Wheels of backwardness."
Clifford Kathurima went after Sudi's legislative record, writing:
"The question is. Is this why you never speak in Parliament?"
Others zeroed in on the choice of vehicle.
Masha Bj asked:
"I wonder how development is ferried with Prados."
Barrack Ron kept it simple:
"Which development are you talking about?"
Timothy M. Muya echoed the same sentiment:
"What development?"
The image, set against a backdrop of dry grass, open fields, scattered trees and rural fencing, presents Sudi as a man in motion, literally and politically.
Whether that message resonates with his constituents in Kapseret, or those watching from across the country, appears to be a matter of very divided opinion.
For some, the photo captures a hands-on lawmaker keeping pace with government activities in the field. For many others online, the stunt raised more questions than it answered about what exactly was being delivered, and to whom.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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