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Muthoni Esther Passaris
Official Background
A verified biography for this member is not yet available. Only information confirmed against official parliamentary sources is published here.
Current Positions
A member of the 13th Parliament
Committee Membership
- Member of the Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works committee.
- Member of the Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy committee.
Topics this member is active on
Policy areas drawn from this member's certified verbatim Hansard interventions.
- Devolution 9 9 interventions
- Governance & Democracy 9 9 interventions
- Anti-Corruption 3 3 interventions
- Security & Defense 3 3 interventions
- Agriculture 2 2 interventions
- Agriculture & Food Security 2 2 interventions
- Cost of Living 2 2 interventions
- Education & Skills Development 2 2 interventions
- Environment & Climate 2 2 interventions
- Public Service & Civil Servants 2 2 interventions
- Social Welfare & Protection 2 2 interventions
- Trade & Commerce 2 2 interventions
Parliamentary Activity
Hon. Esther Passaris (Nairobi City County, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise to support the Maternal Newborn and Child Healthcare Bill (Senate Bill No.17 14th October 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 44 Hon. Esther Passaris (Nairobi City County, ODM)of 2023). It is a critical and life-saving piece of legislation...
Official Hansard sourceHon. Esther Passaris (Nairobi City County, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No.44 (2) (c) , I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding a deeply disturbing video clip that has...
Official Hansard sourceHon. Esther Passaris (Nairobi City County, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy, for giving me this opportunity. We do not have the figures with us, which makes it challenging to articulate the question clearly. However, I would like to know how many students have applied and have not been accommodated. That...
Official Hansard sourceHon. Esther Passaris (Nairobi City County, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. I rise to support the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.41 of 2024) , sponsored by the Hon. Aden Daudi Mohammed. This Bill is not about silencing Kenyans, but...
Official Hansard sourceHon. Esther Passaris (Nairobi City County, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker for giving me this opportunity. (Hon. Gathoni Wamuchomba walked along the aisle) The Cabinet Secretary needs to understand the pain that we are having as women when we see the number...
Official Hansard sourceHon. Esther Passaris (Nairobi City County, ODM) Hon. Speaker, could the Cabinet Secretary:
Official Hansard sourceHon. Esther Passaris (Nairobi City County, ODM) Hon. Speaker, I understand the budgetary concerns. If body-worn cameras have not been rolled out, it is not clear if we have rolled out surveillance cameras in all police stations in the country considering what happened at Central Police Station. If they are...
Official Hansard sourceThank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 43, I wish to make a statement regarding the 27th Anniversary of the 1998 U.S. Embassy bombing in Nairobi. I rise today with a heavy heart, yet with hope, to mark the 27th anniversary of the 7th August...
Official Hansard sourceHon. Esther Passaris (Nairobi City County, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 43, I wish to make a statement regarding the 27th Anniversary of the 1998 U.S. Embassy bombing in Nairobi. I rise today with a heavy heart, yet with hope, to mark...
Official Hansard sourceThank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I would like to welcome all the students that are here. I really like what Hon. Caroli Omondi has said - go forth in faith. I feel that is what our girls should do when the boys come across. When the boys come across, girls,...
Official Hansard sourceI still tell the girls to focus on their studies. We do not want you to become statistics in terms of teenage pregnancies. We want you to be educated and be able to provide for yourselves.
Official Hansard sourceThank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I would also like to welcome them to Nairobi County. I am the Member of Parliament for Nairobi County. Enjoy the City and remember that we are rooting for you to become the future leaders of tomorrow. Welcome to Nairobi County and to the National...
Official Hansard sourceThank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise in strong support of the Bill and commend its Mover, Hon. Naisula Lessuda, for bringing before this House such a timely and necessary piece of legislation. I speak today not only as a legislator, but also as a rider who has personally experienced...
Official Hansard sourceHon. Esther Passaris (Nairobi City County, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I would like to welcome all the students that are here. I really like what Hon. Caroli Omondi has said - go forth in faith. I feel that is what our girls should do when the boys come...
Official Hansard sourceHon. Esther Passaris (Nairobi City County, ODM) I still tell the girls to focus on their studies. We do not want you to become statistics in terms of teenage pregnancies. We want you to be educated and be able to provide for yourselves.
Official Hansard sourceHon. Esther Passaris (Nairobi City County, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I would also like to welcome them to Nairobi County. I am the Member of Parliament for Nairobi County. Enjoy the City and remember that we are rooting for you to become the future leaders of tomorrow. Welcome...
Official Hansard sourceHon. Esther Passaris (Nairobi City County, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise in strong support of the Bill and commend its Mover, Hon. Naisula Lessuda, for 5th August 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 40 Hon. Esther Passaris (Nairobi City County, ODM)bringing before this House such a timely and necessary...
Official Hansard sourceHon. Esther Passaris (Nairobi City County, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I want to lend my voice to the conversation that is going on about SHA. I think in the beginning, when we had NHIF, you had to have a three-month waiting period before it could be utilised. However, with...
Official Hansard sourceHon. Esther Passaris (Nairobi City County, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to the Bill on entrenching NG-CDF, NGAAF and create a Senate Oversight Fund as well. The first thing I have to say is that, I regret what happened in Nairobi City...
Official Hansard sourceHon. Esther Passaris (Nairobi City County, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, but I cannot be ignorant of what happened in my county yesterday and in the country at large. As legislators and representatives of the people, it would be remiss of me not to offer condolences to all the...
Official Hansard sourceHon. Esther Passaris (Nairobi City County, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I extend my condolences to all the families who lost their loved ones and wish those in the hospital a quick recovery. I would like to address the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) regarding their necessary actions. The Penal...
Official Hansard sourceHon. Esther Passaris (Nairobi City County, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise to support the Bill, but also urge this House to strengthen it. Concerns raised by Hon. Keynan are genuine and must be addressed. We have seen, first-hand, what happens when digital finance operates without oversight. Crypto...
Official Hansard sourceBills Sponsored
Muthoni Esther Passaris has sponsored 1 bill.
Voting Record
Voting History: 8
Motions
- Article 43(1) as read together with the Article 53(1)(b) of the Constitution provides that every person has the right to education and enshrines the right of every child to free and compulsory basic… 15 Aug 2024 Negatived Source ↗
- Pursuant to Standing Order No. 33(1), the House do now adjourn to discuss a definite matter of urgent national importance regarding the rising cases of femicide in the country 14 Feb 2024 Source ↗
Petitions
- Amendment to the Penal Code to provide for the offense of sextortion 17 Apr 2024 Concluded Source ↗
Questions
- Could the Cabinet Secretary— (i) clarify the reasons behind the rising cost of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) despite the zero-rated Value Added Tax (VAT) on its supply? (ii) outline the measures taken to reduce the price of LPG while encouraging its use, especially in light of the declining number of households adopting to its use? to Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Pending Source ↗
- Could the Cabinet Secretary— (i) provide details on the status of implementing the House Resolution regarding the standardization of uniforms across the Country to be based on the level of education? (ii) explain if the Ministry has considered adopting a policy of bulk purchasing and distribution of boarding items (such as mattresses, buckets, metal boxes, game kits, rubber shoes, and slippers) to public schools, akin to its approach with books? (iii) highlight measures taken to address unhealth to Cabinet Secretary for Education Pending Source ↗
- Could the Cabinet Secretary— (i) Clarify whether the Ministry has any plans to ensure that the country’s national budget is balanced and that the deficit, if any, is fully covered by grants to halt borrowing? (ii) Highlight the measures by the Ministry to contain the high cost of living and mechanisms of addressing the ever-rising levels of youth unemployment? (iii) State the steps taken to enhance the economy of the country while promoting the ease of doing business and attracting foreign inves to Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning Pending Source ↗
- Could the Cabinet Secretary— (i) Explain why the Ministry is yet to implement the use of body-worn cameras for all police officers involved in arrests, interrogations and custodial transfer of suspects? (ii) Provide clear timelines on when the Ministry intends to roll out the use of body-worn cameras across all police operations? to Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration 13 Aug 2025 Answered Source ↗
- Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) explain measures taken by the Government to provide surgical operations and medication for patients suffering from fistula but cannot access medical cover? (ii) State whether the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) will cover surgical procedures and treatment for patients suffering from fistula? to Cabinet Secretary for Health 17 Apr 2024 Answered Source ↗
- Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) explain measures taken by the Government to equip hospitals to test and treat Helicobacter Pylori? (ii) provide statistics detailing the number of persons tested and treated for Helicobacter pylori in public Hospitals? to Cabinet Secretary for Health 17 Apr 2024 Answered Source ↗
- Could the Cabinet Secretary elucidate the measures been undertaken by the Ministry to bolster the Guidance and Counselling Departments in public schools, ensuring its prominence and significance within the school curriculum? to Cabinet Secretary for Education 28 Feb 2024 Answered Source ↗
Statements
- a deeply disturbing video clip that has been circulating on social media since yesterday, alleging a confession to rape by Pastor James Ng'ang'a request 8 Oct 2025
- Reported self-confession to rape by a Pastor James Ng’ang’a circulating in social media request 8 Oct 2025
- 27th Anniversary of 1998 U.S. Embassy Bombing in Nairobi Member's Statement 7 Aug 2025
- 27th Anniversary of the 1998 U.S. Embassy Bombing in Nairobi Member's Statement 7 Aug 2025
- Compensation and investigation into patient death at referral facility request 5 Mar 2025
- Status of security in Kenyatta National Hospital request 5 Mar 2025
- Commemoration of Pan-African Women's Day 2024 Member's Statement 31 Jul 2024
- NHIF remittances request 22 Feb 2024
Papers Laid
- Report on the Record of Proceedings of the 2nd Ordinary Session of the 6th Pan-African Parliament held in Midrand, South Africa, from 15th May 2023 to 2nd June 2023 24 Aug 2023
- First half, National Government Budget Implementation Review Report for the 1 Mar 2023
- Financial Year 2022/2023 from the Office of the Controller of Budget 1 Mar 2023
- Central Bank of Kenya 1 Mar 2023
- Public Sector Accounting Standards Board 1 Mar 2023
- University of Nairobi Pensions Scheme 1 Mar 2023
- Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology 1 Mar 2023
- Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology 1 Mar 2023
- Kenyatta University Teaching and Research Hospital 1 Mar 2023
- Moi Teachers Training College, Baringo 1 Mar 2023
- University of Nairobi 1 Mar 2023
- Kitui Central 1 Mar 2023
- Machakos Town 1 Mar 2023
- Narok North 1 Mar 2023
- Makueni 1 Mar 2023