Running mates' debate revealed Gachagua is grossly underrated

Deputy presidential running mates Rigathi Gachagua (Kenya Kwanza Alliance) and Martha Karua (Azimio la Umoja). [File, Standard]

Following in the tradition of American politics, it has become de rigueur to hold debates for presidential contenders and their running mates. In these, contestants reveal their political opinions and public policy proposals to potential voters.

Last week's running mate debate was the penultimate in this year's electoral cycle. It pitted Azimio la Umoja's Martha Karua against Kenya Kwanza's Rigathi Gahagua. At the onset, it was expected that the contest would be Karua's to lose.