Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has alleged that certain individuals, including foreigners, have been sponsoring the recent protests that took place across the country in June, ahead of the Saba Saba demonstrations scheduled for Monday, July 7, 2025.
Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, July 6, 2025, and accompanied by Makadara Member of Parliament George Aladwa, as well as Nominated Senators Tabitha Mutinda and Karen Nyamu, Passaris claimed that foreign entities are funding the protests.
“I know from the messages I’ve received that there are people outside the country funding these kinds of movements in Kenya,” she said.
Passaris Accuses Foreigners of Sponsoring Protests
Passaris warned that foreign involvement in local protests puts Kenyan citizens at risk.
“You live outside, but you’re leaving Kenyans here. Those calling for the invasion of government institutions are not on the front lines. It is our innocent children and desperate families who are going to lose their lives,” she said.
She also criticized the media, accusing it of fueling division amid the ongoing unrest witnessed in June.
“The headlines are steering more division. I’ve called the media out for that,” Passaris stated.
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At the same time, the Nairobi Woman Representative urged those planning to protest during Saba Saba to do so peacefully.
“Going to the streets every week is fine, as long as it’s peaceful. I pray that tomorrow will remain peaceful for those who will be exercising their rights,” she said.
Nairobi Woman Rep Urges Gen Z to Engage in Dialogue with President Ruto
Additionally, Passaris urged Gen Z to engage in dialogue with President William Ruto’s administration to address their concerns.
“What I want to say is: let us work together. We need to engage in dialogue and resolve these issues. If Raila could do it—if our party leader could engage with Uhuru Kenyatta, and now again with William Ruto—it shows that Raila has everyone’s interests at heart. He cares about this country’s peace and prosperity. So let us all work together toward a peaceful Kenya.”
For a while, protests persisted throughout June 2025, beginning with demonstrations over the death of Albert Ojwang. On June 17, protesters called for the resignation of Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat over his death.
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The demonstrations continued on June 25, 2025, to commemorate Kenyans who died during the June 25, 2024, protests against the Finance Bill.
On July 7, 2025, Kenyans are planning to hold further demonstrations to mark the anniversary of the historic Saba Saba protests.
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