Oscar Sudi Blows Whistle on Alleged Diaspora Fraud: Are Kenyans in the U.S. Being Swindled?

Don’t Swindle Kenyans in America" — Sudi's Words Spark Alarm

In the video (approximately 2 minutes, 37 seconds long), Oscar Sudi states:

"What took Wamunyoro to the U.S. to swindle Kenyans? Kenyans in the U.S. do various jobs to build their lives, they don't need to fund swindlers... Gachagua has done a lot of corruption; where is that money?"

He warns Kenyans abroad not to send money to people claiming to support the DCP cause, adding that Rigathi Gachagua himself admitted they need financial support. Sudi questions the legitimacy of these appeals, saying such funds are unlikely to be put to good use.

Background: Gachagua’s U.S. Tour and Diaspora Strategy

In July 2025, Gachagua launched a high-profile tour of U.S. cities—Seattle, Boston, Baltimore, and Dallas—purportedly to connect with the Kenyan diaspora and raise support for DCP ahead of the 2027 general elections. During several speeches, he appealed to the diaspora to support his movement financially, saying:

"Whoever wants to help us, let them do so. That money will be put to good use."

However, the lack of a structured, transparent fundraising system and absence of any legal framework governing political diaspora remittances raises serious red flags.

The Data: What Diaspora Kenyans Are Saying

KBN tracked over 80 diaspora WhatsApp groups and X (formerly Twitter) conversations in the past two weeks. Here's what we found:

• 68% of Kenyans in diaspora forums expressed distrust toward current political fundraising appeals.

• 26% said they had been approached via WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger to contribute to the DCP cause.

• 0% confirmed receipt of official receipts or verification of funds usage.

• 7 videos surfaced of Kenyans warning others not to contribute to the alleged fraud.

Legal & Ethical Concerns

Political fundraising in foreign territories is subject to multiple layers of regulation. None of the known DCP campaigns appear to be registered or compliant with U.S. or Kenyan law regarding:

• Political finance disclosure

• Cross-border donations

• Nonprofit fraud statutes

Experts warn that diaspora communities may be particularly vulnerable to:

• Emotional appeals

• Tribal or regional loyalty pressure

• False representation through unverifiable WhatsApp forwards

Context: Decade‑long Corruption Allegations Against Gachagua

The video warning by Oscar Sudi doesn't emerge in a vacuum—it echoes nearly a decade of scrutiny over Gachagua’s finances:

Timeline of Allegations: 2021–2025

• July 2021: Accused of defrauding government agencies of KSh 7.3 billion through fake supplies. Investigators later said they were pressured to rush the case. Charges were eventually dropped due to insufficient evidence.

• July 2022: Ordered by a Kenyan court to forfeit KSh 200 million (~US $1.7 million) in unexplained wealth after failing to prove a legitimate source.

• November 2022: Prosecutors withdrew Sh7.4 billion corruption charges citing lack of evidence, despite public scrutiny.

• 2022–2024: Allegations of rapid wealth accumulation—assets reportedly jumped from KSh 6 billion to over KSh 52 billion. Properties included Treetops Hotel, Vipingo Resort, and Queens Gate Apartments.

• October 2024: Impeached by Parliament on 11 charges; convicted by Senate on 5: ethnic incitement, undermining judiciary, insubordination, violating oath of office, and fueling protests. Though acquitted on corruption counts, he was permanently banned from holding public office under the 2010 Constitution.

This record of unresolved or quietly dismissed cases adds weight to Sudi’s current claims.

What the DCP Has (Not) Said

As of this publication, neither Rigathi Gachagua nor Senator Wamunyoro has issued an official response to Sudi’s allegations. The DCP has also not published any official fundraising account, terms of engagement, or audits related to diaspora donations.

This silence adds fuel to an already smoldering fire.

Conclusion: Diaspora Vigilance Needed Now More Than Ever

Oscar Sudi's claims may have political undertones, but they also uncover a potential scam that could siphon money from hardworking Kenyans abroad. Until DCP or its officials offer transparent, verifiable systems for fundraising, Kenyans in the U.S. are urged to exercise maximum caution.