Kenya Kwanza running mate Rigathi Gachagua attempted redefine corruption to state capture, an attempt to diminish the focus on the vice that costs Kenya more than Ksh 700 billion annually. Azimio's running mate Martha Karua pointed out that state capture is a component of corruption and committed herself to fighting graft and free-up funds to pay for essential services Kenyans need.
Wamae lit up the debate stage with new ideas to stimulate the economy such as snake and hyena farming on top of legalizing marijuana to create jobs and reducing her opponent to a spectator shaking her head at the Root Party out-of-the-box thinking. Both candidates were charismatic and presented strong leadership poise, but Wamae showed more fire in advocating her position.
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