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About Hon. Esther Passaris
Esther Muthoni Passaris is a Kenyan politician, entrepreneur, philanthropist and women’s rights advocate serving as the Nairobi City County Woman Representative in the National Assembly. She was first elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2022 on an Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ticket.
Before entering elective politics, Passaris built a successful career in business and social entrepreneurship. She is the founder of Adopt-A-Light Limited, an initiative associated with improving urban lighting and outdoor advertising in Nairobi, and has also held senior roles in marketing and business management.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration from United States International University-Africa and has also pursued legal and executive business studies. Her public service has focused on issues including women’s empowerment, health, transport, the environment and social development.
Before entering elective politics, Passaris built a successful career in business and social entrepreneurship. She is the founder of Adopt-A-Light Limited, an initiative associated with improving urban lighting and outdoor advertising in Nairobi, and has also held senior roles in marketing and business management.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration from United States International University-Africa and has also pursued legal and executive business studies. Her public service has focused on issues including women’s empowerment, health, transport, the environment and social development.