By Frankline Okutoyi
Esther Passaris became a public figure after she founded Adopt A Light, a company credited for lighting up the dark streets of Nairobi. In 2007, Passaris joined politics and later vied for Embakasi and mayoral seats. She is the chairperson for Driving Kenya Foundation and founder Sharp Images Ltd. Before becoming self-employed, she held senior positions at Block Hotels, Ad-venture Promotions and Africa Air Rescue. She is also a founder member of Starehe Girls’ School.