Passaris Claims Plot To Raid Politicians' Homes During Saba Saba Protests
Passaris — who has faced criticism from Kenyans online in the past week — disclosed that there is a coordinated effort to channel money into the country amid the protests.
Viral Tea Ke Writer 
Nairobi leaders, led by Women Representative Esther Passaris, are urging for calm during the Saba Saba Day protests and have revealed a deliberate plan to target the homes of various leaders.
Passaris stated that she had received information suggesting some Kenyans living abroad are raising funds to fuel what she described as violent acts during the protests.
Speaking at a joint press conference on Sunday, Passaris — who has faced criticism from Kenyans online in the past week — disclosed that there is a coordinated effort to channel money into the country amid the protests.
The demonstrations were triggered by the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody last month.
Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu (centre) with MP Jalang'o (right) and nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda (left) during a press briefing in Nairobi on Sunday, July 6, 2025. /KAREN NYAMU
“One message that came to me was from a number from Germany…that said, we are fundraising, we're raising money, and we're going to make sure that we fund the invasion of all the politicians' houses,” Passaris told the press on Sunday.
Further claiming, “I have a friend currently in the UK, and she was invited for a gathering. And in that gathering, they were actually raising money, all right, to send to Kenya. That was the purpose of the gathering."
The legislator, referencing information from countries including Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Dubai, the United States, Canada, Germany, and the UK, stressed that young people should stand firm against being exploited by politicians seeking to take over the Saba Saba protests scheduled for Monday, July 7.
“What should have been peaceful expressions of concern have been turned into violent confrontations. Shops have been looted, businesses destroyed, lives lost, and the dangerous rhetoric of tribalism has crept into our streets,” the leaders said in a joint statement.
“In this critical moment, we cannot sit back and watch as our country is dragged towards chaos and division,” they warned.
They cautioned that opportunistic politicians and criminal groups had infiltrated the protests, turning what began as peaceful demonstrations into violent clashes.
“To our fellow leaders, the message is simple: If your politics depends on dividing Kenyans, you have already failed. If your strategy is to ignite tribal hate, you have no place in leadership,” they said.
