Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has challenged those eyeing her seat to present their own ideas and values instead of attempting to discredit her track record. In a direct message posted on her X account on Tuesday, July 29, Passaris said leadership should focus on service, not division. “Those who want my seat must show what they can offer, not attempt to destroy what I’ve built,” she wrote. “True leaders rise by lifting others, not by pulling them down.”
Woman Rep Esther Passaris called for politics rooted in progress and warned against the growing trend of character attacks in the race for elective positions. She emphasized that meaningful public service cannot thrive where smear campaigns and personal vendettas dominate.
Quoting Nelson Mandela, she cautioned that public leaders must not adopt other people’s enemies as their own. “I will not inherit the burden of enmity or be forced into battles that will not deliver for my people what they need most,” she said. “I stand firmly with William Ruto because leadership is about progress, not personal grudges.”
Passaris’s declaration comes amid rising political temperatures in Nairobi ahead of the 2027 elections, with early interest already circling the woman representative seat. She did not name specific individuals but made clear that her message was aimed at those attempting to win political capital by questioning her record. She defended her leadership agenda and legislative contributions, including the Public Order Bill, which she said promotes law, safety, and responsible civic engagement. “My Public Order Bill is grounded in values of protecting lives, upholding order, and ensuring that freedom does not descend into chaos,” she said.
Passaris also addressed the role of women in politics and called for unity among female leaders. Citing a famous quote by Madeleine Albright, she wrote, “There is a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women.” She added, “I choose to lift, not tear down.”
Passaris, now in her second term, has positioned herself as a supporter of President Ruto’s development agenda, though she remains a member of the Azimio coalition. Her recent remarks reinforce her push for civility, stability, and continuity in public service as political campaigns begin to take shape.
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