Kibra MP Orero Apologises After Backlash
Kibra Member of Parliament Peter Orero has reached out to Kenyans with an apology just hours after his driver was hit with a fine for breaking traffic rules during a road rage incident that went viral last week.
Orero found himself in hot water after a widely circulated video captured him and his driver, George Oduor, exchanging heated words with CNN journalist Larry Madowo, who had blocked their car from driving illegally.
In response to the backlash, Orero spoke to the residents of Kibra, emphasizing that he considers himself a law-abiding citizen and insisted that this incident was just a one-off occurrence.
“We are law-abiding citizens. My driver and I acknowledged our mistake of overlapping and driving on the wrong side of the road,” he said at the event which was also attended by Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi.
He added, “My driver has already paid the price, he was fined and has been released. He has also learnt his lesson.”
The MP acknowledged that his driver made a mistake, emphasizing the need to adhere to traffic regulations.
On Monday, the driver found himself in court, where he admitted guilt and pleaded for a lighter sentence.
Despite his pleas, Magistrate Rose Ndombi handed down a significant fine after the prosecution argued for the maximum penalty.
The National Police Service (NPS) later condemned the behavior of individuals who misuse VIP status to disrupt traffic and break the law.
Following the court’s decision regarding the driver, many wondered why Orero himself didn’t face any legal consequences, especially since he was seen on video alongside his driver during the incident that went viral.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has since clarified that, after examining all the evidence, there was no proof that the driver acted under the direction of the lawmaker or anyone else.
“To clarify, the evidence available does not show that the driver was following any instructions or orders,” the ODPP stated on Monday.
According to the ODPP, without solid evidence of collusion, like direct orders from Orero to his driver to break the rules, it was not feasible to bring charges against the Kibra lawmaker.
Kibra MP Orero Apologises After Backlash
