This was the third televised debate for presidential candidates in Kenya’s independent history. Convened by the Media Council of Kenya, this was the third televised debate for presidential candidates in Kenya’s independent history. Referencing from history, the first televised presidential debate was done on November 4, 1956 between Eleanor Roosevelt and Margaret Smith acting as surrogates. It is irrelevant as to whether the deputy president’s debate or the presidential debate swayed any voters in one way or the other. ReflectionsThat not withstanding, the debates offered important lessons that we can take going forward.

Source: Daily Nation July 30, 2022 01:42 UTC