NAIROBI, Kenya – Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has fired back at YouTuber Andrew Kibe after he accused her of pushing what he termed a “paid GBV agenda,” escalating a heated online exchange over rising incidents of harassment linked to social media content creators.
The clash erupted after Passaris publicly condemned a viral TikTok video in which two young men were seen accosting an unwilling female pedestrian in what appeared to be a prank.
The footage triggered widespread outrage, with Passaris calling on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to arrest the individuals involved.
“It is shocking that such acts are being viewed as entertainment. I cannot begin to imagine the trauma a girl goes through in such an ordeal,” Passaris said, insisting the boys should be held accountable for assault. “Let this serve as a warning to anyone who assaults another person, especially under the guise of content creation. Enough is enough.”
In response, Kibe dismissed her calls, alleging she was part of a broader attempt to “demonise young men” and claiming she had been paid to amplify a “GBV agenda.”
“Stop pushing this stupid narrative about young men. It’s dangerous and misguided,” Kibe said. “Let’s deal with each case individually. This blanket demonization… is evil and straight from the devil’s handbook.”
Stop pushing this stupid narrative about young men. It’s is dangerous and misguided. We know you have been paid to push ‘The Great GBV AGENDA’. I do not condone assault on men or women but let’s deal with each case individually. This blanket demonization of the young men in
Passaris did not hold back, delivering a scathing rebuttal on X.
“Oh please Kife, save us your puny lambistic, brain-matter-draining commentary,” she wrote. “So condemning harassment is now paid work? Then truly, I must have missed my invoice.”
She further jabbed at Kibe, questioning whether he was still in the United States: “Bado uko US ama kiliumana? Karibu nyumbani.”
I have come across several videos of young men sexually harassing girls in the name of content. It is shocking that such acts are being viewed as entertainment. I can not begin to imagine the trauma a girl goes through in such an ordeal, surrounded by boys who, instead of
Passaris, who has been vocal about regulating digital spaces, cited the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act of 2024 as necessary for curbing online misconduct.
Under Kenyan law, touching another person without consent constitutes assault, punishable by up to one year in prison.
If deemed sexual in nature, Section 144 of the Penal Code prescribes up to five years in jail.
