Kenyan vice presidential candidate faced himself in debate on TV

One of Kenya's vice presidential candidates faced himself in TV debate because his opponents did not attend the event.

According to Reuters, for one hour, former banker Eliud Muthiora Kariara, the country's vice presidential candidate, answered questions from two moderators and the audience, surrounded by five empty seats, where their opponents should sit.

According to the agency, some candidates opposed the holding of debates. Presenters planned to show the debates among six small-party candidates, including Kariara, and then hold individual debates between the candidates of the two largest parties.


Six candidates for the vice-presidency of Kenya signed a document against participation in the debates if they were not held simultaneously among all the candidates.

We have made it clear that we will be taking part in debates that bring together all the candidates, "said Ekuru Aukot, who explained the absence of his vice-presidential candidate. He also denied all claims that candidates were late for The event. "There is evidence. We're on time, "said Aukot.