Esther Passaris has pulled out of the Makadara MP race, saying Nairobi residents convinced her to stay in the Woman Representative seat.

The Nairobi Woman Representative revealed that her decision followed consultations with residents, ODM party leaders and opinion polls.

Passaris said her plan to contest Makadara was genuine. But as she moved around Nairobi, she claims residents kept asking the same question:

“What about us? Don’t we matter? We don’t want to lose you as our Woman Rep, Mama.”

That feedback, she said, changed the direction of her 2027 political plans.

Passaris will now defend her Nairobi Woman Representative seat for a third term in the 2027 General Election. She formally announced the bid on August 22, even launching a campaign song.

Her Makadara ambitions had emerged in February when she said the MP position would give her an opportunity to contribute more directly to the constituency’s development.

She had reportedly settled on Makadara because the seat was expected to become vacant, with incumbent MP George Aladwa linked to a Nairobi gubernatorial bid.

Now Passaris says the message from Nairobi has become clear.

She is staying put.

She also vowed to keep the Nairobi Woman Rep seat within the ODM and broad-based coalition ahead of the 2027 elections.

Isaya Yunge, husband to Charlene Ruto, has broken his silence over viral claims alleging he previously fathered a child with a white ex-wife.

The speculation exploded online after photos and video clips surfaced showing Yunge spending time with a young child. Social media users quickly began connecting the images to claims about his past relationships.

But Yunge has now set the record straight.

He says the child is his niece, not his daughter.

According to Yunge, the girl is the daughter of his brother, Dr. David Wachira, who is married to a white woman.

Yunge also expressed anger over the child being dragged into online speculation, warning that he could take legal action against people spreading what he described as false and unverified claims about his family.

“The child is my niece,” Yunge said, arguing that a minor had been unnecessarily pulled into social media drama.

The controversy comes amid heightened public interest in Yunge’s private life following his high-profile marriage to President William Ruto’s daughter, Charlene Ruto.

Since their wedding, social media users have closely followed the couple, with Yunge’s personal and family history coming under increased scrutiny.

Yunge maintains that the circulating photos simply show him spending time with his niece and has urged an end to the speculation.

Pastor Victor Kanyari says his social media DMs are packed with women shooting their shot.

The outspoken preacher has sparked a fresh online debate after revealing that some women openly confess their love for him and even tell him they are ready to take care of him.

Kanyari shared the revelation while discussing the kind of messages he receives from women online.

“Dad, I love you. I will take care of you… My DM is full of love messages.”

And apparently, some do not stop at sending messages.

The preacher claimed that certain women have also tried to reach him through people close to him.

The revelation has left Kenyans divided.

Some are laughing off the confession and wondering what exactly lands in Kanyari’s inbox.

Others are questioning whether the messages are genuine romantic interest or simply part of the attention that comes with being a famous public figure.

Kanyari is no stranger to the spotlight. His outspoken personality and strong social media presence have made him one of Kenya’s most recognisable preachers.