Nairobi, Feb. 15 -- In the wake of a distressing surge in femicide across Kenya, women representatives have found themselves under intense scrutiny for their perceived silence on the matter.

In recent weeks, a chorus of voices, notably Kenyans on X (formerly Twitter), has questioned their relevance in the face of escalating violence against women and girls.

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Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris bore the brunt of the attack and was even booed away when she attempted to join residents in the nationwide #Endfemicide March.

"Women reps are the reason that march won't be taken seriously. This day is just like any other. Our women reps have failed," an X user said.

"We ha...