The country is set to host presidential debates for all candidates seeking to run for the top job ahead of the August 8 General Election.
Media houses on Tuesday morning announced that they would jointly host two debates for 18 aspirants running for the presidency in July.
Speaking at a press conference at the Radisson Blu Hotel, the Organising Committee Chairman on presidential debates, Wachira Waruru, revealed that the debates would be held on the on July 10 and 24.
The discussions will be held at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa starting at 7.30pm.
Waruru stated that presidential running mates will also hold their own debates on the 17th of July.
He added that all the participating media houses will air the event live on television and radio stations.
‘Through these debates, we aim to entrench a culture of civilised discourse,” stated Waruru.
He, however, noted that the final list of all the presidential nominees, their deputies as well as the questions to be asked was yet to be finalised.
In February 2013, Kenya held it first historic presidential debates that saw eight candidates go head to head in an event televised countrywide.
Her are some of the reactions by Kenyans following the announcement.
NASA should not waste time on #PresidentialDebate2017 . Media infiltrated by NIS associates. Engage Kenyans at the grassroots @RailaOdinga
— Rein (@Asamoh_) May 9, 2017
#PresidentialDebate2017
This chance should be given to the main contenders. So that they articulate their issues.— MCA EASTLEIGH NORTH (@kanyare_254) May 9, 2017
#PresidentialDebate2017 for a serious debate we need only 2 leading candidates on the stage just like US.
— peter vikas (@MisterVkas) May 9, 2017
I agree with Ray we would like to know the moderator as well as the SOURCE OF THE QUESTIONS. #PresidentialDebate2017
— DOMINIC NDAGO (@ndaGod) May 9, 2017
