Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya Coalition have threatened to quit the presidential debate if it is not focused on the fight against graft.
The presidential debate set for Tuesday, July 26 has had different presidential candidates and their teams making demands as to how they want the debate structured.
Moreover, United Democratic Alliance leader William Ruto also asked for the allocation of dedicated time slots for key issues including health and the economy. Wajackoya on the other hand asked to be put in battle with both Raila and DP Ruto.
Additionally, Azimio One Kenya’s Secretary Junet Mohamed on Friday, July 22 humorously said the alliance would substitute its candidate with Babu Owino if its demands are not met.
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“Raila will only be in the debate if the panel will address integrity, corruption and governance. If the discussion is based on other issues, then we will send Babu Owino instead to debate William Ruto,” he said.
Likewise, Kenya Kwanza coalition said Ruto is willing to discuss all key issues including corruption and integrity provided moderators equally dedicate time for questions on the economy, healthcare and other core issues.
“We expect that the moderators will allocate equal time to issues affecting Kenyans and equally allow candidates a fair opportunity to address them,” Hussein Mohammed, Director of Communications for the William Ruto Presidential Campaign, said in a statement on Thursday.
Nonetheless, the Presidential Debate is set to take place at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa in two tiers featuring two candidates each.
Furthermore, Odinga and Ruto will take part in the main debate whereas Roots Party’s George Wajackoyah and Agano’s David Mwaure will debate in a separate set.
