Some lessons from the televised Nairobi city governor debate

Having watched the four candidates for the office of governor in Nairobi County battle it out on the Nairobi gubernatorial debate, key issues emerge. This city that was once christened The Green City Under the Sun is home to a number of international institutions and, therefore, calls for a more clearly strategic approach to regaining its glory. The slightly over three million residents need well-planned and effectively delivered services, thanks to devolved governance.

The person to hold the mantle of political governance here is one that is well-combed in personality. Sonko said that he had gained experience from being a first-degree graduate from one of the local universities. His flow of speech raised doubt on this credential. " ...I scored second degree.....I did management of accounting" are some of his words that made the public perhaps think twice about the kind of speech this politician would be making at important functions.