Kibra Member of Parliament Peter Orero has publicly apologised to Kenyans, just hours after his driver was fined in court for a traffic offence linked to a road rage incident that went viral last week.
The uproar followed a video showing Orero and his driver, George Oduor, clashing with CNN journalist Larry Madowo. In the footage, the MP’s vehicle was seen driving on the wrong side of the road, and both men were captured hurling insults at Madowo after he stood his ground and blocked them.
Speaking to residents of Kibra after the backlash, Orero insisted that he respects the law and that the episode was an isolated situation, not a reflection of his character.
“We are law-abiding citizens. My driver and I acknowledged our mistake of overlapping and using the wrong lane on the road,” he said during the gathering, which was also attended by Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi.
He further explained that his driver had already faced the consequences: “My driver has already paid the price. He was fined and released. He has also learnt his lesson.”
Orero admitted that the driver was at fault and used the moment to remind the public about the importance of obeying traffic rules, even for leaders and those working closely with them.
On Monday, the driver, Oduor, appeared before court and pleaded guilty to the traffic violation, asking the court to show him mercy. Despite his plea, Magistrate Rose Ndombi imposed a significant fine after prosecutors pushed for the maximum penalty allowed by law.
The National Police Service (NPS) later issued a statement condemning cases where people use perceived VIP status to break laws and disrupt normal traffic flow.
As the court ruling drew attention, many Kenyans raised the question of why MP Orero himself did not face any charges, especially since he was seen standing next to the driver in the viral clip.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) addressed the issue on Monday, clarifying that there was no evidence connecting Orero to the decision to break traffic rules.
“Regarding this matter, it is important to clarify that the available evidence does not demonstrate that the driver acted on anyone’s instructions or orders,” the ODPP stated.
According to the prosecutors, without proof that Orero directly told the driver to overlap or drive on the wrong side, there was no legal basis to charge the lawmaker.
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