Passaris to vie for Makadara MP seat in 2027

Makadara’s 2027 MP race just got a heavyweight entrant after Esther Passaris ditched her countywide seat and zeroed in on one constituency.

Passaris targets Makadara in 2027

• Esther Passaris confirmed her Makadara bid on Radio47.
• She said the shift moves her from county to constituency politics.
• The decision followed talks with party colleagues.
• Passaris argued she can drive development in Makadara.

Westlands option and Aladwa factor

• Westlands was initially on her shortlist.
• George Aladwa signaled plans to chase the Nairobi governor's seat.
• After seeking clarity, she pivoted fully to Makadara.
• Aladwa had briefly considered a Vihiga move before reconsidering.

Exit from the Nairobi Woman Rep role

• November 22, 2025, marked her public step-down notice.
• The Nairobi Woman Representative seat is reserved under affirmative action.
• Passaris said two full terms would be complete by 2027.
• She dismissed fake posters naming a successor.