Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris officially declared her candidacy for the Makadara Member of Parliament (MP) seat in the 2027 General Election during a ceremony at Bidii Primary School in Buruburu on February 13, 2026.Â
Passaris confirmed that the current MP, George Aladwa, has given her his “blessings” to succeed him. Aladwa is reportedly shifting his focus to the Nairobi Gubernatorial seat and has been linked to a potential running mate role for Moses Kuria.
She framed her transition from the county-wide Woman Rep seat to a constituency-based role as a move to increase the number of women in leadership positions.
She previously announced in late 2025 that she would not seek a third term as Woman Representative, citing it as an affirmative action seat that should be held for a maximum of two terms.
This shift positions Passaris as a major contender in Makadara, which is expected to be a competitive “battlefield” in 2027. Other potential candidates mentioned for the seat include Anthony Waithaka (Anto) and Mark ‘Tosha’ Ndung’u.
The declaration took place during the commissioning of a modern administration block at Bidii Comprehensive School (formerly Bidii Primary), a project funded through the Esther Passaris Foundation.
Following her decision to vacate the Nairobi Woman Representative seat, Passaris has publicly endorsed nominated Senator Karen Nyamu of the UDA party as her preferred successor, encouraging her to run “boldly” for the position.
By Anthony Solly
