Esther Passaris leaves Nairobians breathless after cycling to work (photos) 

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris is again in the headlines after she opted to take just a casual bicycle ride to job, ditching the fancy cars and many bodyguards normally attached to MPs.

It was not easy however.

Risky and daunting

Passaris, aged 53, confessed the ride was risky and a little bit frustrating. In a video on twitter, Passaris braved the traffic from her residence in Kitusuru to Parliament buildings to attend the afternoon sittings.

“Feeling elated for a successful ride from my home to Parliament this afternoon. Admittedly, cycling in Nairobi is a daunting task loaded with many risks, but that shouldn’t be the case,” she said.

Feeling elated for a successful ride from my home to Parliament this afternoon. Admittedly, cycling in Nairobi is a daunting task loaded with many risks, but that shouldn't be the case. #WatchThisSpace #DadaRidesWithMamaTaa #TwendeKazi pic.twitter.com/Iivh4V8MGT

— Esther Muthoni Passaris (@EstherPassaris) June 12, 2018

We lose people daily with cars, public transport, boda boda, walking, cycling or just standing along a pavement. This is a given. What we need is stringent laws, respect and courtesy as we all co exist to get around the city while saving our planet by reduced emissions.

— Esther Muthoni Passaris (@EstherPassaris) June 12, 2018