Nairobi Woman Rep Esther Passaris and Creator Andrew Kibe Clash Online Over Viral Harassment Video

Nairobi County Woman Representative Esther Muthoni Passaris and outspoken content creator Andrew Kibe have locked horns on X following a viral clip that appeared to show a young male creator inappropriately touching a girl during a street interview.

Passaris Condemns Harassment in Content Creation

The confrontation began after Passaris shared the footage, calling out what she described as a growing trend of young male content creators sexually harassing girls under the guise of filming social media content.

“I have come across several videos of young men sexually harassing girls in the name of content. Shockingly, such acts are being viewed as entertainment,” she wrote.

Passaris argued that the behaviour is normalized by peers who stand by passively, describing it as a “diabolical abomination” that risks inflicting trauma on young women. She urged the DCI to immediately arrest those involved and reiterated the need for stricter regulation of online spaces.

The legislator also linked the incident to the ongoing 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, noting that this year’s theme—“UNITE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls”—underscores the urgency of addressing such conduct.

Kibe Fires Back, Calls Narrative ‘Dangerous’

Andrew Kibe responded swiftly, accusing Passaris of unfairly targeting young men and promoting what he termed “The Great GBV Agenda.”

“Stop pushing this stupid narrative about young men. It’s dangerous and misguided. I do not condone assault on men or women, but let’s deal with each case individually,” he said, further alleging that Passaris had been paid to advance a particular agenda.

He claimed the criticism of male creators amounted to a blanket demonization of young African men, calling it “evil and straight from the devil’s handbook.”

Passaris Hits Back With a Sharp Rebuttal

Passaris dismissed Kibe’s comments as “puny, lambistic, brain-matter-draining commentary,” questioning how condemning harassment could possibly be considered paid work.

“So, condemning harassment is now paid work? Then truly, I must have missed my invoice,” she responded, noting that her remarks were directed at a specific incident visible in the viral video.

She doubled down on her stance, insisting that assault should never be defended or trivialized, regardless of gender.

In a pointed parting shot, she addressed Kibe directly: “Bado uko US ama kiliumana? Karibu nyumbani.” (Are you still in the US, or did things go wrong? Welcome home.)