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Presidential debates good but will not end tumbo, ukabila democracy

Kudos to the Media Owners Association for offering to sponsor presidential debates to give us the opportunity to hear what those who want to lead us have to offer.

Debates have influenced voter opinions in mature democracies and in many cases can decide the fate of presidential hopefuls. Back in Kenya, however, we have to contend with different sets of conditions that may limit their effectiveness.

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