Kibra MP's driver arraigned
This comes after a viral video captured by journalist Larry Madowo
15h agoTabnacha OdenyNews
George Oduor, driver of Kibera MP Peter Orero in court charged with dangerous overtaking, where he pleaded guilty and was charged Sh100,000 or 12 months in prison/EZEKIEL AMING'AKibra Member of Parliament Peter Orero’s driver, George Oduor, was on Monday arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts and fined Sh100,000 or jailed for 12 months after pleading guilty to dangerous driving.
Oduor was charged with recklessly overtaking a line of vehicles along Oloitoktok Road in Nairobi County.
He was driving the MP’s Toyota Prado during the incident, which was captured on camera and widely shared online last week.
George Oduor, driver of Kibera MP Peter Orero in court charged with dangerous overtaking, where he pleaded guilty and was charged Sh100,000 or 12 months in prison/EZEKIEL AMING'AWhile delivering the ruling, Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Rose Ndombi said reckless driving posed serious risks to other road users and deserved a firm response.
“Having heard the mitigation and considering the sentence as provided for in law, this court fines you Sh100,000, failing which you will serve a 12-month jail term,” said Magistrate Ndombi.
George Oduor, driver of Kibera MP Peter Orero in court charged with dangerous overtaking, where he pleaded guilty and was charged Sh100,000 or 12 months in prison/EZEKIEL AMING'AIn mitigation, Oduor pleaded for forgiveness, saying it was his first offence and that he was in a rush to drop off his boss at the airport.
“I was rushing to the airport and there was traffic, so I thought I could overtake to save time. I am a first-time offender, and I will not repeat the mistake,” he said.
George Oduor, driver of Kibera MP Peter Orero in court charged with dangerous overtaking, where he pleaded guilty and was charged Sh100,000 or 12 months in prison/EZEKIEL AMING'AThe prosecution, however, urged the court to impose the maximum penalty, arguing that the driver’s actions were deliberate and reflected disregard for traffic laws.
The court allowed Oduor 14 days to appeal the sentence if he chooses to do so.
The incident that led to Oduor’s arrest was recorded by CNN journalist Larry Madowo, who shared the video online.
It showed the MP’s vehicle driving on the wrong side of the road and obstructing traffic, while a man believed to be Oduor exchanged words with other motorists.
The footage also captured MP Orero seated in the vehicle, appearing unfazed, and at one point challenging Madowo to share the clip with President William Ruto — a remark that drew widespread criticism from the public.
Following the uproar, the National Police Service condemned the abuse of traffic rules by individuals who use VIP status to evade accountability.
The viral video reignited discussions on road discipline and equality before the law, with many Kenyans calling for tougher measures against reckless driving and misuse of official vehicles.
