By John Mutiso
Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has publicly declared that she will not seek re-election in 2027 and has endorsed nominated Senator Karen Nyamu to succeed her.
Passaris made the announcement while speaking at an event on Wednesday, November 19, explaining why she intends to exit the affirmative action seat after completing two terms.
“Karen is not bold enough so I’m going to do this for her. I said I was not going to run for Woman Rep again and the reason why I’m not going to run again in 2027 is because it is an affirmative seat if I have done it for two terms I need to look for something else to do,” she said.
Passaris then turned her focus to Nyamu, urging her to declare her intentions with confidence and confirming her support for her bid.
“Karen is one of the contenders for Woman Rep; don’t come here and say, ‘I’m thinking’, you are running. I wish you all the best,” she added.
Elsewhere, this comes months after Passaris defended her decision to support and work with President William Ruto.
In a statement on Tuesday, July 29, Passaris stated that her leadership is guided by development and not personal vendettas.
The MP further called out politicians eyeing her seat, urging them to sell their agenda instead of tearing down her work.
“I will not inherit the burden of enmity or be forced into battles that will not deliver for my people what they need most. I stand firmly with President William Ruto because leadership is about progress, not personal grudges.
“Those who want my seat must show what they can offer, not attempt to destroy what I’ve built. True leaders rise by lifting others, not by pulling them down,” she stated.
