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Passaris set to initiate reforms following Mwiki killings

Passaris set to initiate reforms following Mwiki killings
Nairobi Women Representative Esther Passaris. PHOTO/@EstherPassaris/X

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has renewed calls for urgent reforms to curb rising cases of gender-based violence (GBV), urging police officers to exercise restraint and uphold the sanctity of life.

Passaris spoke in Mwiki, Kasarani, on June 23, 2025, where she visited the family of Abigael Wanjiku, a model who was raped and killed in a gruesome incident that has sparked public outrage.

She also met with relatives of Joshua Maina, who lost his life during the protests.

Wanjiku was raped and brutally murdered on Thursday night, June 19, 2025; she sustained multiple stab wounds and head injuries in what residents are calling a horrific and heartless attack.

The Nairobi legislator expressed deep concern over the state of security and the justice system, pledging to push for tighter laws and faster investigations into GBV cases.

“I will table it in Parliament, because we have had so many GBV murders and femicide cases, and the police need to give us an account of where they are or the status of investigations,” said Passaris.

Nairobi Women Representative Esther Passaris’s statement on June 23, 2025. PHOTO/ A screengrab by K24 Digital of posts by @EstherPassaris/X

She condemned the brutal murder of Abigael, describing the act as deeply disturbing. “These two men that brutally raped her and murdered her—it is really disturbing before they get their next victim,” she said, urging police to act with urgency to apprehend the perpetrators.

Avoid excesses

Passaris also called on the police to avoid excessive use of force, especially during protests. “We are praying that the police will leave no stone unturned and will scour this area completely so that they can hold the perpetrators,” she said.

She further criticised delays in the judicial process, questioning why murder cases drag on for months while presidential election petitions are resolved within days.

“If we can do a presidential election petition in 14 days, we should be able to resolve a murder case within the same timeframe,” she added.

Underscoring the value of every Kenyan life, Passaris urged authorities to prioritise the safety and dignity of citizens.

“We must protect Kenyan lives at all costs,” she emphasised.

Her call comes amid a surge in GBV cases across the country, prompting renewed debate over gaps in the justice system, policing, and survivor support. Passaris’s push aligns with wider national and global efforts to strengthen GBV laws and uphold human rights.

Her continued advocacy adds momentum to the growing public demand for accountability and systemic change in tackling violence against women and girls in Kenya.

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