Kibra Member of Parliament Peter Orero’s driver, George Oduor, has been sentenced to one year in prison or ordered to pay a fine of Ksh100,000 following his involvement in a viral road incident with journalist Larry Madowo.
Oduor was charged with dangerous overtaking contrary to Rule 73(4) as read with Rule 99 of the Traffic Rules, CAP 403, Laws of Kenya. The incident, which took place on October 9, 2025, around 2:40 p.m. along Oloitoktok Road in Nairobi, was captured on video and widely circulated online. The footage showed the driver of a Toyota Prado, registration number KBN 546S, dangerously overtaking a line of vehicles, leading to public outrage and calls for accountability.
When arraigned before the Milimani Law Courts, Oduor pleaded guilty to the charge and expressed remorse, asking the court for leniency. He explained that he was attempting to evade traffic because he was rushing to the airport, insisting it was his first offence and that he had no intention of endangering anyone.
“I was rushing to the airport and found myself in a traffic jam. While overtaking, I met another vehicle coming from the opposite direction. I sincerely apologize to the court and promise never to repeat such an offence,” Oduor told the court.
Principal Magistrate Rose Ndombi acknowledged his guilty plea and remorse but emphasized the need to uphold road safety and deter similar offences. She sentenced Oduor to 12 months in prison or a fine of Ksh100,000, granting him 14 days to appeal the ruling.
The sentencing follows widespread public debate over the incident, which went viral after journalist Larry Madowo shared a video showing the reckless driving. The clip sparked discussions about road discipline and accountability among public officials and their staff. Many Kenyans called for equal application of the law regardless of one’s political or social status.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by traffic authorities and the judiciary to enforce road safety laws amid rising cases of reckless driving in Nairobi. While Oduor’s punishment is seen as a strong warning to motorists, it has also reignited conversations on whether senior officials should also bear responsibility for the conduct of their drivers while on duty.
