Esther Passaris Slammed Online for Not Addressing Women's Issues: “She's Posting Thirst Traps”

Women criticized Esther Passaris for failing to address important issues that affect them, especially in the SHA offices
Women from Kibwezi complained about the lack of access to services at SHA offices, alleging neglect by leaders
Kenyans on the internet shouted at the female representative for uploading personal photos while she seemed to ignore issues concerning women

Nairobi women's representative Esther Muthoni Passaris is facing slander from women on the internet for allegedly ignoring issues that concern them.

Nairobi women's representative Esther Passaris was criticized by women for ignoring their issues. Photo: Esther Passaris.
Source: Instagram

The criticism came after Kenyans disrupted a press conference chaired by Health Minister Deborah Barasa, on Wednesday, January 15, to complain about the lack of services under the Social Health Authority (SHA).

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The woman who led protest he expressed his frustration, saying:

“Please know that the SHA is not working. We have other patients waiting outside the gate if you are willing to join them. We have come as far as Kibwezi to follow this service. The SHA has not been working since Wednesday last week, and they are not passing…”

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In this situation, one social media user retweeted a photo of Passaris celebrating his 60th birthday, accusing him of focusing on personal matters instead of addressing important issues.

“In Muthoni, women are walking around with new CS injuries looking for help at SHA offices,” said the user, referring to the challenges faced by women seeking health care.

This criticism led to a huge debate online, where many women joined the conversation:

@Nyokaffiii:

“He can't comment on this. But remember, when the Balthasar story came out, he even talked about it in parliament.”

@ThriveinchaosI:

“This position of women's representative should not exist, what have they ever done?”

@jugryf:

“It's just as sad as the rest.”

@MsMakeri:

“Please leave Muthoni alone. His job is not to care about the welfare of Kenyan women unless it is for PR purposes. Hashtag, he was fired in a protest against the killing of women by his colleagues because of abuse of office. He was never one of us.”