Kibra MP Orero's driver charged with dangerous driving, fined 100k

Driver of Kibera Mp George Oduor in court charged with dangerous overtaking where he pleaded guilty and released on Sh100,000 or 12 months in prison/EZEKIEL AMING'A

George Oduor, the driver of Kibra MP Peter Orero, who was last week caught on camera while dangerously overtaking, has been fined Sh100000 or he will be jailed for a year for the offense.

Milimani magistrate Rose Ndombi jailed Oduor for 12 months, or he pays a fine of Sh100,000, being the maximum fine provided for in law. Oduor was Monday charged with dangerously overtaking a flow of vehicles along Oloitoktok Road within Nairobi County.

He was driving MP Orero's Toyota Prado. Oduor pleaded guilty and asked the court for forgiveness saying it was the first time he committed such an offence.

"I was rushing to the airport and there was traffic so I thought I could overtake to save time. I'm a first time offender and I will not repeat the mistake," Oduor said.

However, the state pressed for maximum penalties, saying the overtaking was intentional and that Oduor's reaction as caught in the camera reeks of impunity.

"Having heard the mitigation and considering the sentence as provided for in law, this court fines you Sh100000 failing which you will be jailed for 12 months," the magistrate said.

Oduor was given 14 days to appeal if he so wishes.

The new development comes after police launched a search for Kibra Member of Parliament Peter Orero’s driver after a viral video showed him allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road while hurling insults at other motorists.

The incident, captured by CNN journalist Larry Madowo, showed the legislator appearing unfazed by the traffic violation, even daring the journalist to share the footage with President William Ruto—a remark interpreted by many as a show of arrogance.

Following public outrage, the National Police Service (NPS) condemned the obstruction of traffic by individuals claiming VIP privileges.

Police spokesperson Michael Muchiri clarified that only emergency vehicles, such as ambulances, fire engines, the President and Deputy President’s motorcades, and, in special circumstances, military convoys, are permitted to obstruct traffic.

Traffic Police Commandant Fredrick Ochieng’ emphasised that officers could only interfere with the flow of traffic when handling incidents that take significant time to resolve.

“As I was speaking earlier, there was a case involving a vehicle using diplomatic number plates that was found driving on the wrong side. It turned out that the plates were fake, and the car was not a diplomatic vehicle. We are still investigating that matter,” Ochieng’ said.

The incident has reignited debate over impunity on Kenyan roads, with many Kenyans urging authorities to ensure accountability for all motorists, regardless of social or political status.