{"id":203990,"date":"2024-07-29T04:32:17","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T04:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/07\/29\/esther-passaris-justifies-mkokoteni-branding-amid-backlash\/"},"modified":"2024-07-29T04:32:17","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T04:32:17","slug":"esther-passaris-justifies-mkokoteni-branding-amid-backlash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/07\/29\/esther-passaris-justifies-mkokoteni-branding-amid-backlash\/","title":{"rendered":"Esther Passaris Justifies Mkokoteni Branding Amid Backlash"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"\"\"\"Nairobi County Women Representative Esther Passaris has addressed criticism regarding the branding of a mkokoteni (pulling cart) distributed by her foundation, The Passaris Foundation. The controversy arose when an X user, Suddy Soud, tweeted a photo of a man pulling a mkokoteni bearing Passaris\u2019 name and questioned the necessity of such branding.<\/p>\n

\u201cMama County, what\u2019s this Jamani? Was your name necessary, mamaa?\u201d<\/em> asked Suddy Soud.<\/p>\n

In response, Passaris clarified that the branding was necessary since her foundation had purchased the mkokoteni for the beneficiary. She explained that the branding helps raise awareness among users seeking support to replace old or broken mkokotenis to sustain their families.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, it\u2019s the #PassarisFoundation that purchased the mkokoteni for the beneficiary. The branding has been seen by many users who continue to seek support to replace broken or old mkokotenis or get new ones to provide for their families,\u201d <\/em>she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI do not have a problem associating my name with a mkokoteni,\u201d<\/em> she added.\"\"\"\"<\/p>\n

Passaris emphasized that through her foundation, she helps all Kenyans without judgment. She noted that the initiative had enabled a fellow Kenyan to achieve self-employment, pay rent, and provide food for his family.<\/p>\n

\u201cI help all manner of Kenyans without judgment. This mkokoteni helped a fellow Kenyan be self-employed, pay his rent, and put food on the table,\u201d<\/em> she said.<\/p>\n

Passaris insisted that she was genuine in her efforts to uplift local communities, stating, \u201cI am not pretentious. I am authentic.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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Yes. It\u2019s #passarisfoundation<\/a> that purchased the Mkokoteni for the beneficiary. The branding has been seen by many users who continue to seek support to replace the broken or old or get new Mkokoteni\u2019s to provide for their families. I do not have a problem associating my name\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/iWV8ooQMHk<\/p>\n

\u2014 Esther Muthoni Passaris (@EstherPassaris) July 28, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Why run a parallel program with the government and you are a state officer<\/p>\n

Why not creative policies in parliament that create opportunities and you wouldn\u2019t need a foundation to impact society!<\/p>\n

\u2014 Ong\u2019aro Conrad (@Chosen_Konrad) July 28, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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It clearly shows we have a long way to go, if this is the approach we have to combat unemployment.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Seth Machwara (@SMachwara) July 28, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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SHAME ON YOU!!!<\/p>\n

\u2014 Moses Densey (@Mosesdenseyy) July 28, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Hizi aibu ndogo ndogo ndo znaleta shida hii Kenya.
Very shameful ,debasing and embarassing to have your names on petty stuff. Mpaka kwa choo ati mwandikwe majina so what?? What then<\/p>\n

\u2014 Alchemist (@AlchemistKenya) July 28, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Mkokoteni tu ushaajiandika jina. I wonder what politicians take us for.<\/p>\n

\u2014 SIR_MANU_REAGOH\ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\uddea (@sir_manu_reagoh) July 28, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Miguna Miguna was right about you.<\/p>\n

\u2014 SIR_MANU_REAGOH\ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\uddea (@sir_manu_reagoh) July 28, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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I think this wasn\u2019t about authenticity<\/p>\n

\u2014 Jim-Reeves Shitanda (@jimshitanda) July 28, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n