Nairobi woman Rep ESTHER PASSARIS claps back at netizens calling her ‘shosh’ - “I look great”

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris is embracing aging with confidence and grace.

After being labeled “shosh” - a slang often used to refer to grandmothers - by online critics, Passaris responded boldly on X (formerly Twitter), turning the term into a badge of honor.

“Being called Shosh isn’t an insult,” she wrote.

“It means I’ve lived, loved, fought, and thrived through seasons many won’t reach.”

She challenged the double standard that celebrates aging in men as “Mzee” while mocking women for the same.

“Growing old is a blessing, not a curse,” she added.

“I turn 61 this month. I feel amazing, I look great, and I thank God for every breath.”

Born on October 20^th, 1964, in Mombasa, Passaris has built a life of public service, resilience, and motherhood.

She shares two children - Makenna Ngugi, a singer, and Lefteris Ngugi - with recluse billionaire businessman Pius Mbugua Ngugi.

Though never formally married, she filed a lawsuit in 2003 against Ngugi for breach of promise to marry.

Through it all, Passaris continues to inspire women to embrace every chapter of life unapologetically.

The Kenyan DAILY POST