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Why emotional appeal will carry the day rather than ideas

By Dismas K Mokua

Nairobi, KENYA: The first-ever presidential debate in Kenya is unlikely to be won on a demonstration of superior understanding of Kenya’s problems, top being high unemployment and cost of living, but on the ability to create emotional connection with voters.

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