Bodyguards Whisk Passaris Away After CBD Femicide Protesters Turn Against Her
Bodyguards assigned to Esther Passaris, the Women Representative of Nairobi, quickly escorted her to safety when she faced heckling from activists protesting the increasing incidents of femicide.
The unruly crowd criticized the Member of Parliament, alleging that she remained silent while the country witnessed an increase in cases of women being murdered.
“Where were you? Go home! Where were you!” The activists protested against the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) MP who had attempted to address them at Jevanjee Gardens.
Passaris had to descend from an improvised platform when the audience prevented her from addressing them.
Efforts made by the organizers to bring about a sense of calm proved ineffective, compelling Passaris to opt for participating in the protesters’ march instead.
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In the meantime, her security personnel, who prioritized her safety, guided her to a location away from the podium to speak to the press.
In response to the impolite interruption, Passaris explained that she comprehended the perspective of the crowd and acknowledged the validity of their frustration.
She pointed out that she has been actively advocating for the protest, and she intends to take the matter to parliament as a legislator.
“I actually suggested we give the petition to parliament it should be a national disaster,” Passaris stated.
The protest followed recent surges in the systematic killing of women and girls in general because of their gender.
According to recent data released by Africa Data Hub,12 women have been killed due to femicide in the last 24 days.
Nairobi, Kiambu and Nakuru counties have recorded the highest numbers of killings so far since 2016.
Bodyguards Whisk Passaris Away After CBD Femicide Protesters Turn Against Her