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Passaris submits proposals seeking to restrict demos near Parliament

Nairobi Woman Rep Esther Pasaris during deliberations on the Proposed Public Order (Amendment) Bill, 2025 at Bunge Towers, Parliament, Nairobi. July 1st,2025 [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Nairobi Woman Rep Esther Passaris is seeking an amendment to the Public Order Act to manage future protests and ostensibly tame destruction of property as evidenced from last week’s protests.

Passaris made her submissions to the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security, chaired by Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo, which attracted divided opinion from members.

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