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How soft underbellies of Nairobi gubernatorial candidates were exposed

Nairobi governorship aspirants’ TV debate exposed the soft underbelly of candidates

The Nairobi governorship aspirants’ debate, hosted by Daystar University in collaboration with KTN last week, presented city residents - and the country at large - an opportunity to gauge the abilities and visions of those aspiring to preside over the affairs of Kenya’s metropolis for the next five years. Sadly, as one commentator observed at the end of the debate, the candidates exposed their very “provincial” understanding of how to manage a critical metropolitan county government of Nairobi’s status.

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