Peter Orero’s Driver Fined Ksh100,000 After Larry Madowo's Viral Video

George Oduor, the driver of Kibera MP Peter Orero, was on Monday fined Ksh100,000 after pleading guilty to obstructing traffic and driving on the wrong side of the road.

The case was heard at the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi, following a widely circulated video showing Oduor confronting CNN journalist Larry Madowo during the incident. The footage, recorded as Oduor attempted to drive the MP to the airport, shows a heated exchange between the two after Madowo questioned the driver’s actions. Appearing in court dressed in a black hooded sweatshirt, Oduor admitted to the offences and apologised. 

“I am sorry, Your Honour. I was in a hurry to drop someone off at the airport, and I will not repeat the offence,” he said during the proceedings.

The video quickly spread online, with social media users identifying MP Orero and criticising both the driver’s conduct and the MP’s apparent dismissal of the journalist’s concerns. The incident renewed scrutiny over how VIPs and their staff behave on public roads.

In a follow-up video, Madowo said he would share the footage with President William Ruto. Nairobi County Chief Environment Officer Geoffrey Mosiria publicly supported the journalist’s decision and urged members of the public to record similar cases, calling for greater citizen involvement in holding public officials accountable.

The National Police Service later issued a statement clarifying that only specific vehicles are permitted to bypass traffic regulations. These include emergency vehicles, presidential and deputy presidential motorcades, and authorised military convoys. Police spokesperson Michael Muchiri confirmed that violations of these rules would be investigated and prosecuted.

Traffic Police Commandant Fredrick Ochieng’ also confirmed that a separate probe was underway into the alleged use of falsified diplomatic number plates in similar traffic incidents. While some lawmakers have defended MP Orero, others have called for stricter enforcement of traffic laws and greater accountability from public servants.