Police to pursue Kibra MP Peter Orero’s driver over viral traffic obstruction video

The police have confirmed plans to search for Kibra Member of Parliament Peter Orero's driver, following a viral clip that captured him obstructing traffic, as his boss encouraged him to continue driving on the wrong side of the road while using foul language against other road users.

The incident, recorded by CNN journalist Larry Madowo, captures MP Orero telling the journalist to take the video recording to President William Ruto in an apparent show of how untouchable he probably thinks he is.

The National Police Service (NPS) has warned against obstruction of traffic on Kenyan roads by persons who believe themselves to be VIPs.

According to police spokesperson Michael Muchiri, only emergency vehicles such as ambulances and fire engines, the President and his Deputy’s motorcades, and on special occasions military vehicles are allowed to obstruct traffic.

Traffic Police Commandant Fredrick Ochieng’ says police, as allowed by law, may obstruct the flow of traffic if there is a scenario on the roads that would require a lot of time to clear.

“As I am speaking to you now, there is a diplomatic vehicle that was sent to us moving in the opposite direction. It so happens that that vehicle is not actually a diplomatic vehicle. It was a diplomatic number plate used on a vehicle that was not a diplomatic vehicle. We are still pursuing that matter,” he said.

The police say they will pursue his driver and possibly prefer charges.

“If we happen to get that clip, then we get the registration vehicle, we will then get the registration number of the vehicle. After getting the registration number, we will summon whoever was driving that vehicle at that particular time for questioning, and then action will be taken,” said Ochieng.

The 26-second clip showing an exchange between the Kibra MP, his driver, and Madowo has sparked a fresh debate on how Kenyans continue to be bullied on the roads by those who seemingly feel they are above the law and flaunt traffic rules with abandon.

In the viral video, the MP and his driver are filmed using the wrong side of the road. Once they are blocked from using it, they proceed to mock and insult the journalist.

The two are heard asking Madowo to submit his video recording to President Ruto, in obvious reference to the possibility of consequences for their actions — seemingly indicating immunity from such consequences.

Kenyans angered by the legislator’s actions took to social media to condemn the former teacher, as those who were taught by him expressed distaste at the level to which he had sunk.

They flocked Orero's social media pages to call him out for not being so honourable.