This archive report was first published on 6 January 2020.
January 3, 2020, marked a day of intense scrutiny for Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris, who found herself at the receiving end of criticism on social media for traveling abroad to seek medical attention.
However, in a surprising revelation, Passaris claimed that she had invested Sh 50 million to be elected, a statement that sparked a heated debate on social media.
Passaris made the revelation after being subjected to heavy criticism, with some Kenyans questioning the timing of her trip abroad and her decision to post photos of her treatment on social media.
One such critic was George Gathecha, who tweeted, “You should stop posting this because, how do you think people from slums feel yet they can’t afford Kenyatta National Hospital KNH?”
Passaris responded to the criticism by stating, “#ManUp I invested 50 million to be elected. I served way before being elected.”
However, rapper King Kaka faulted Passaris for posting about the money she used during the campaign, instead urging her to focus on making KNH a reliable health services provider.
“Esther Passaris shame shame Shame. The talk should be on how we have made our health reliable to the point you are getting your surgery at KNH. Wewe Uko Hapo unatuambia juu ya 50million. Stop being selfish for once, just for once and serve the people who put you there. Shame, “King Kaka posted.
