Esther Passaris: Let women enjoy sex in training by using pills

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris stood in the National Assembly on July 2, 2026, and called for family planning access so women in training programmes can enjoy their sex lives without fear of pregnancy derailing their progress.

Passaris addressed fellow lawmakers with fire in her voice during a heated debate. She made her position crystal clear right away.

Why do women in training need family planning options right away?

Lawmakers should provide contraceptives through programmes like the National Youth Service so participants avoid unplanned pregnancies.

The outspoken leader gestured emphatically as she spoke from her seat. She pushed back against rules that bar pregnant women from continuing their courses.

“Thank you, Mr Speaker,” Passaris began in her remarks. “Mr Speaker, I think we need to address something: when they go for training, if it’s not allowed for you to be pregnant and you know that women will engage in sex and they will get pregnant, why not put them on a family planning option throughout the training?”

She stressed practicality in her talk. Officials must invest in supplies. This step lets women maintain their personal lives safely.

“Why not invest in commodities? Give them family planning so they can have their sex, but they will not get pregnant,” she continued. Passaris noted the high success rate of modern methods.

What happens if family planning fails during training?

Trainees should carry their pregnancies to term if needed and return after delivery to finish the programme without permanent exclusion.

Passaris wove in sharp observations about responsibility. She targeted male colleagues who downplay the issue. Her words landed with force in the chamber.

She pointed out voter demographics to drive her point home. Single mothers form a huge bloc in many areas.

“I want him to know that his entire constituency, probably 70 per cent of the women who are going to vote for you, are single mothers,” Passaris declared. “So they are your voters, and you need to retract.”

Her message shifted toward men directly. She refused to let them off the hook.

“Men are so irresponsible, Mr Speaker,” she said plainly. Passaris reminded everyone of basic biology.

“Sex, the consequence of sex, is a woman getting pregnant,” she stated. “So if you want to enjoy a woman, enjoy the child.”

She called out deadbeat fathers without hesitation. These men often demand sons to carry their names yet dodge support duties.

“Those deadbeat fathers. Can you please also take responsibility?” Passaris urged. “Those children are yours. You say you want sons to give them a good name. And then you are here not defending the right of the woman to have the child, your child.”

Passaris referenced the biological process vividly. “It is your sperm that swam in her and got her egg, and then you got a child, and the child looks like you, and you don’t want to maintain that child.”

She ended with a plea for maturity. “Let us just be civilised,” she repeated. “Mtoto ni wenu.”

The July 2 session highlighted ongoing tensions in parliament over youth programmes and gender issues. National Youth Service participants often face strict rules against pregnancy. Many young women drop out entirely once they conceive.

Passaris drew from years of advocacy. As Nairobi’s woman representative since 2017, she has championed reproductive health access before. Her latest comments build on that record.

Lawmakers listened intently. Some nodded while others shifted uncomfortably in their seats. The debate touched raw nerves about personal choices, economic pressures, and societal expectations.

Statistics on single motherhood in various counties back her claims. Many households rely on women alone for child-rearing. This reality strains resources and limits opportunities.

Passaris urged immediate action on commodities. Government investment could change outcomes for thousands in training.

Her delivery mixed passion with direct language. She avoided jargon and spoke like someone who sees the human cost daily.

Fellow representatives heard calls for policy shifts. Allow family planning. Support return after birth. Hold men accountable for support.

The session on July 2, 2026, may spark wider conversations. Youth training programmes shape futures across the country. Rules must match real life.

Passaris kept her focus on solutions. She wants women to thrive without unnecessary barriers. Her words echo concerns many families face.

This push arrives amid broader talks on youth empowerment. Programmes aim to build skills yet often overlook personal realities.

Passaris believes balance matters. Women deserve chances to advance. They also deserve control over their bodies.

Her full remarks lasted several minutes. She covered prevention support and fairness in one sweep.

Lawmakers now face pressure to respond. Will they expand access to family planning in training? Or keep current restrictions?

Passaris left little doubt about her stance. She wants practical steps today.