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It’s been 25 years, and debate is still on at Kitengela Bunge la Mwananchi

Speaker Samora moderates a session. (Photo: James Wanzala/Standard)

Every day from 2pm, across from Eastmatt supermarket in Kitengela, you will find a group of people under a small tent debating vigorously. The issues range from political and social to economic, according to the agenda of the day.

These are members of Kitengela’s Bunge La Wananchi, which started in 1992. Though it is made up of NASA and Jubilee supporters, their debate lacks any animosity. They do not sit on opposing sides. To enhance debate, they have a megaphone and a chief whip to handle cases of indiscipline.

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