Hilarious Reactions as Oscar Sudi Mistakenly Translates 'Shilingi Milioni 45' to KSh 45k
- Oscar Sudi hosted a high-profile empowerment drive in Kapseret where residents received boda bodas, vans, and posho mills funded by friends and private donors
- During his speech, Sudi mistakenly translated KSh 45 million as KSh 45 thousand, unintentionally shifting attention from the event to his wording blunder
- Netizens reacted with humour and sarcasm, digging up old clips of Sudi and playfully questioning his 'Engineer' nickname and maths skills
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Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has become the centre of online banter after a light slip of the tongue during his high-profile empowerment event held on June 6.
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Why is Oscar Sudi trending?
The lawmaker, who presided over a widely publicised event in his constituency, oversaw the distribution of items such as vans, boda bodas, water tanks, and posho mills, gifts meant to uplift locals economically.
The event, attended by high-ranking politicians and celebrities, reportedly involved donations valued at KSh 45 million.
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However, it was not the scale of the donations or the big names in attendance that captured netizens’ attention.
Instead, it was Sudi’s attempt to translate Kiswahili to English during his speech.
While thanking his friends, some of whom he said came from Tanzania, for helping fund the initiative, Sudi inadvertently mistranslated “shilingi milioni 45” (KSh 45 million) as “KSh 45 thousand.”
“Tuliweza kuchanga pesa ya kununua hii bidhaa shilingi milioni 45, KSh 45 thousand,” Sudi said, prompting widespread laughter and a flurry of memes online.
What was clearly intended to mean “KSh 45 million” quickly became a viral moment, with many Kenyans online poking fun at the blunder.
Social media users resurfaced old clips of Sudi speaking on his education background, while others sarcastically praised 'Engineer Sudi' for his mathematics.
The moment has sparked a wave of hilarious commentary, with Kenyans turning the brief error into endless content.
Some joked that the money “shrank” in translation, while others saw it as just another episode in the saga of the MP’s memorable public speaking moments.
Aside from the mix-up, Sudi also used the platform to launch a verbal attack on former peputy president Rigathi Gachagua.
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Social media reactions:
Esther Kuria:
"Convert 45 millions to the nearest thousands=45 sauzands."
Njeri Nderitu:
"45 Sauzand is equivalent to millioni 45 Tanzanian shillings."
Clara Simon:
"In kiswahili 45 million in English 45 thousand 🤣🤣🤣 ... which is which million ama thausadii."
Mum Alsyjosa:
"Na hivyo ndivyo Mungu atawafanya mkue confused."
Eunice Ndung'u:
"Walinipea 45 thousands million."
Nyasuguta Ngùgì:
"Million kwa kiswahili ni Thousand in Engilish.Tuko pamoja. Engineer mwenyewe."
Anthony Ngondi:
"Pia mimi nikiacha ujinga siezi shindwa na kununua vitu kama hizo juu ni 45 thao.which is equivalent to 45 millions tzh hesabu nayo nilikua best in school."
Wily Mwas:
"Ndio maana nilihama kenya nikaenda Nakuru."
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Did Oscar Sudi attend school?
Earlier, Sudi drew widespread attention when he publicly acknowledged that he never attended school.
He stated frankly that he has never pretended otherwise and confirmed that he lacks formal education.
With a mix of humour and honesty, the MP joked that if he ran for president, his lack of academic credentials would not hold him back, as many voters know him.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
