Kenyans have taken to social media to express mixed reactions following Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi’s announcement of an impending expose targeting high-ranking government officials allegedly profiting from state tenders.
In a bold Facebook post on Saturday, November 9, Sudi claimed that influential figures within government agencies and ministries are misusing their authority to steer lucrative contracts to companies indirectly linked to them.
According to Sudi, his investigation has uncovered that several heads of procurement departments in state entities have been secretly awarding contracts to businesses they control through intermediaries, sidelining qualified and legitimate suppliers in the process.
“I am finalizing an earthshaking report that will expose government officers, mainly heads of procurement in parastatals and ministries, who are awarding multimillion government tenders to companies they own through proxies,” Sudi stated, promising to reveal each individual involved.
The announcement drew swift responses from Kenyans, with many lauding Sudi for his bold stance against corruption, while others expressed skepticism, questioning whether his expose would lead to concrete action against those implicated.
Some online users welcomed the MP’s move, hoping it would bring accountability and transparency to the procurement process.
However, others questioned the timing of Sudi’s announcement, suggesting it might be politically motivated.
Some critics argued that such exposes often serve as political maneuvers, with little follow-through once the public attention fades.
Known for his close ties with the President William Ruto-led regime, Sudi has previously influenced political developments, including the recent impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
His assertive statements regarding the next deputy president’s replacement have underscored his influence within the ruling coalition.
As Kenyans eagerly await Sudi’s promised expose, many hope it will usher in a renewed commitment to fight corruption within state institutions.
Whether it results in meaningful change or not, the public’s divided reaction highlights the complex sentiments surrounding the battle against corruption in Kenya.
By Nairobi