Nairobi governor candidates to face off in debate
Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero attending Iftar at Arabian Cuisine in Upper Hill, Nairobi, on June 17, 2017 where he urged the Muslim community to support his re-election bid on August 8. PHOTO | DENNIS ONSONGO | NATION MEDIA GROUP
What you need to know:
- Kara programmes manager Nancy Kariuki sought to allay fears that the aspirants might engage in chaotic verbal tussles during the debate.
- She said the debate is meant to put to task the leaders on their respective vision for the people of Nairobi.
Candidate eyeing the Nairobi governor’s seat will face off on Thursday in what promises to be a heated debate hosted by the Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (Kara).
Candidates who have confirmed they will participate are incumbent Evans Kidero, Senator Mike Sonko, Michael Mutinda (Agano Party), Godfrey Wanyoike (independent) and Miguna Miguna (independent).
Peter Kenneth, also an independent candidate, is yet to confirm, although his team has hinted he would participate.
Kara programmes manager Nancy Kariuki sought to allay fears that the aspirants might engage in chaotic verbal tussles during the debate.
VISION
Ms Kariuki said they have adequately prepared the candidates and briefed them on the guidelines for the debate.
“We are not expecting any chaos, as the leaders will tomorrow morning be coached on how to conduct the debate in a civilised manner,” said Ms Kariuki.
She said the debate is meant to put to task the leaders on their respective vision for the people of Nairobi.
The debate is scheduled for 8.30am to 11.30am at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, where members will enter for free while non-members will pay Sh2,000.
