CNN journalist Larry Madowo has sparked renewed debate on political accountability and misuse of government vehicles after questioning whether Kibra MP Peter Orero should face scrutiny over a recent reckless driving incident involving his official car.
Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Madowo revealed that the MP’s driver, George Oduor, had been fined KSh100,000 after pleading guilty to obstruction and dangerous overtaking.
However, it was Madowo’s follow-up remarks that reignited the controversy:
“Did he do that without permission from his boss Peter Orero who was next to him? The MP was the first to dare me to take it to Ruto, not the driver,” he wrote.
The Viral Video and Public Outrage
The uproar began after Madowo shared a video showing a Toyota Prado bearing government registration plates driving recklessly along a busy Nairobi road. The vehicle, reportedly assigned to MP Orero, was filmed overtaking dangerously and obstructing other motorists, sparking widespread public condemnation.
The video quickly went viral, with Kenyans on social media accusing public officials of flouting traffic laws and misusing state resources with impunity.
Authorities later confirmed that the vehicle belonged to the Kibra Constituency office, and that the driver captured in the video was indeed George Oduor.
Court Outcome and Legal Action
Oduor appeared before the Milimani Law Courts on October 13, 2025, where he pleaded guilty to two traffic offences — obstruction and dangerous overtaking.
The court imposed a KSh100,000 fine, bringing temporary closure to the case. However, Madowo’s comments have reignited calls for accountability among elected leaders, with many Kenyans insisting that MPs should take responsibility for their staff’s actions while on official duty.
Public Accountability Debate
Madowo’s post has since drawn thousands of reactions, with a section of Kenyans praising him for “calling out privilege and arrogance in leadership,” while others accused him of targeting the MP unfairly.
The debate underscores growing frustration among Kenyans over impunity, misuse of official vehicles, and lack of consequences for powerful individuals — issues that continue to dominate discussions both online and offline.
