A TV debate for Kenyan politicians hoping to become deputy president in next month’s elections went ahead even though only one candidate took part.<\/p>\n
Muthiora Kariara, a political novice who is running with independent presidential candidate Japheth Kaluyu, answered questions for about an hour.<\/p>\n
Some of the candidates were not allowed to take part because they arrived late.<\/p>\n
Political parties have accused the organisers of failing to consult them in the planning of the event.<\/p>\n
The main candidates for deputy president, the current holder of the office William Ruto and Kalonzo Musyoka of the opposition National Super Alliance, boycotted the debate.<\/p>\n
Viewers who tuned in saw a stage set with six podiums at the Catholic University of East Africa in Nairobi – but only one of them occupied.<\/p>\n
BBC Africa reporter James Copnall says Muthiora Kariara did not look overawed, even when the moderators appeared to struggle to pronounce his name.<\/p>\n
He took part in what became a solo question and answer session broadcast live to the nation – perhaps the best political advertising a newcomer could wish for, our correspondent adds.<\/p>\n
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Source: BBC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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