Eliud Muthiora Kariara, the running mate of independent presidential candidate, Japhet Kavinga Kaluyu. [Photo/@BreakingNewsKE]
Kenyans have expressed mixed reactions following the much anticipated presidential running mate’s debate that saw only one deputy hopeful participate.
The debate turned into a one man show after Eliud Muthiora Kariara, the running mate of independent presidential candidate, Japhet Kavinga Kaluyu, was the only one to face the panel.
Deputy president William Ruto and the National Super Alliance (Nasa) presidential running mate, Kalonzo Musyoka, failed to show up for the debate while the other five running mates arrived late.
The debate however kicked off with Kariara articulating what they will do for Kenyans if they are elected to head the country in the upcoming August 8 polls.
Kenyans took on social media to praise Kariara for his courage while they criticised the other candidates.
Below are some reactions from twitter users lauding Kariara:
“@CiruMuriuki: I'm so impressed by Eluid Muthiora Kariara! #debatesKE
@xtiandela: This Eliud Muthiora Kariara guy is a very sharp guy. We need such leaders!!
@johnallannamu: #DebatesKe that only one deputy presidential candidate has shown up tells you how important THE VOTER is in this election
Dinga Odera Jacob @DingaJacob: Replying to @ntvkenya
So you're trying to bamboozle people. Bravo Mr.Kavinga's running-mate. You're better than the cowards who deliberately absconded #debatesKE
@Francisontomwa: #DebatesKe Mr Kariara represents the present and the future! Total admiration!!
@ochiengmike: It seems the other candidates are not serious fellows to run the country. Go Eliud Muthiora Kariara..Go. Proud of you. #DebatesKe
@NthenyaMacharia: This is more like an interview. Golden moment for this candidate #DebatesKe
@SKomesha: #DebatesKe besides being courageous and sincere, this young man is a trusted Kenyan. The rest are just con artists.
@Dismas95: #debateske Kariara is the type of a visionary that the youths need
Nobert Murdock @Justnobert: Me thinks this guy Muthiora just made a political mileage by showing up alone #debatesKE.”