- Kibra MP Peter Orero was subject to criticism after his poor conduct on a public road on Thursday, October 9
- The lawmaker was filmed with his car on the wrong side, and in the place of owning up to his wrongdoing, he opted to insult
- Whilst an apology would have sufficed, the MP seemed to mock his critics with the same slur he used while on the road
Kibra MP Peter Orero has proven to be headstrong even as Kenyans hit out at him over his despicable conduct.
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The lawmaker got himself in Kenyans’ bad books after being filmed breaking the traffic rules in Nairobi and being rude while at it.
How Kibra MP misbehaved in public
It was on Thursday, October 9, when Orero unexpectedly encountered CNN journalist Larry Madowo, who blocked the MP’s vehicle, which was being driven on the wrong lane on a Nairobi road.
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A determined Larry stuck with the intentional obstruction, sparking road rage from the MP.
He was heard cursing at the journalist, throwing epithets, this as he dared him (Larry) to report the incident to President William Ruto.
Orero had in his company a visibly rogue driver who amplified the epithets directed to Larry.
“Peleka kwa Ruto, peleka kabisa, taka taka (Take it to Ruto, trash),” they were heard.
The video, which got massive traction on the internet, subjected Orero to a backlash as Kenyan netizens traced his platforms to have a word with him.
How Kenyans reacted to Peter Orero’s misbehaviour
The MP’s company in the vehicle wasn’t traceable as he is not a public figure.
Angry Kenyans had a field day on the lawmaker’s social media pages. They accused him of showcasing blatant impunity, which is known to be an obvious trait of the Kenyan political class.
Orero was called out for defiling his status as an elected leader and a representative of the people, and a lawmaker for that matter, and unforgettably, a former high school teacher, then charged with instilling discipline in his learners, now entertaining a showcase of lawlessness and not being apologetic about it.
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Whilst many might have expected an apology, Orero proved defiant.
He sarcastically posted on his Facebook page with the same slur with which he lashed out at Larry in the clip.
The MP captioned his photo partaking in tree-planting in observation of Mazingira Day, marked on October 10.
“Take care of your environment, safisha takataka. Happy Mazingira Day!” he posted.
He might have expected the Mazingira Day theme of the day to cover up for his unfortunate conduct, but that was not the case.
Did Kenyans force MP to lock his social media page?
As though they had waited for him, Kenyans immediately embarked on attacking the MP.
They reminded him that his conduct does not befit the status of a leader placed in office by the same public he looks down on.
The angry netizens, who buzzed in the comments with all sorts of lectures, told the MP that the post he currently holds is in trust of the public, that he didn’t take himself to parliament absent the voters’ support.
Some who vote in his constituency vowed to teach him a lesson in the 2027 elections.
Too hot was the comments section that he decided to disable it and stop further missiles.
This would not be the first instance in which a Kenyan lawmaker is found to use their position to cause disorder in public and get away with it.
UDA MP’s rage against police officer
Previously, TUKO.co.ke reported how Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe was captured on video confronting a police officer who was carrying out his official duties.
The incident occurred during a public event in the constituency, which was set to be officiated by Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi.
Kagombe, who was not listed among the speakers, arrived at the venue and began addressing the crowd awaiting the governor’s arrival.
Tensions escalated when a police officer turned off Kagombe’s microphone, prompting a heated response from the MP.
In a fit of anger, Kagombe verbally lashed out at the officer, who remained composed throughout the exchange.
Supporters of the MP rallied around him, voicing criticism against the officer, while other law enforcement personnel present chose not to intervene.
Encouraged by the crowd, Kagombe appeared ready to physically confront the officer, even attempting to push him.
However, the officer held firm and prevented the MP from using the public address system.
Later, Kagombe claimed that the police were acting on directives from Governor Kimani Wamatangi, accusing him of using law enforcement to suppress opposing voices.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
