Azimio la Umoja One Kenya running mate, Martha Karua, has opened up on a strategy she used to outwit her counterpart, Rigathi Gachagua, who she claims intended to get her riled up during the debate held on July 19.
Speaking to KBC on Saturday, July 22, Karua hinted that the UDA team had planned to set her up by making her angry.
She explained that Gachagua attempted to make her get into a heated exchange with him, adding that she decided to remain calm.
Karua added that the UDA strategy started before the debate as they accused her of being too aggressive on numerous occasions.
"They had begun the propaganda by saying that I would go there and become annoyed and start having a heated exchange of words. In the debate, they also tried ways to bring that out.
"If you do not have any agenda, then you will fear being questioned over it. You will want to cause a situation where we are exchanging words," Karua explained.
Further, the Narc Kenya party leader refuted accusations that she decided to adopt a calm nature as a campaign strategy, stating that she was still her true self.
"Those who stated that it was not in my nature are those who are supporting a given political faction. What took me there is to explain our agenda. It was not my first time attending a debate.
"Equally, it was not my first time to be on TV. There are standards for the debate and I followed them. You thought you were smart and could easily rile me up. They are the ones who are now disappointed," she stated.
After the running mate debate on July 19, former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, congratulated Karua for being calm despite being drawn to arguments by Gachagua.
"Your poise, mastery of subject matters, and staying calm even when provoked were impressive. I congratulate my able deputy and team member Martha Karua.
The Azimio family stands proud of your performance during last night's debate. Keep selling Azimio," Raila stated.
Raila is set to face off with Deputy President William Ruto on Tuesday, July 26, for the Presidential Debate.
