Roots Party Deputy Presidential candidate Justina Wamae brought her A-game to the debate when she faced off her counterpart from Agano Party Ruth Mutua, who seemed more mesmerized by Roots Party ideas than challenging them.
Wamae spoke about her party idea to legalize marijuana farming to rescue the economy, creating a discussion that dominated the debate. But ironically, in the process, it emerged that Wamae has never smoked weed and said she has no intention to every smoke. The revelation surprised the Mutua, who questioned why she’d advocate for other people’s children to smoke marijuana when she cannot advocate it for herself and her children.
The two women, both in their mid thirties fascinated the audience with their poise and respectful exchange, comfortably speaking in both perfect English, Kiswahili and Sheng, based on the ideas their parties are proposing to rescue the nation from the current economic strife.
Both candidates agreed ending corruption was key to transforming Kenya and making it a nation that serviced all citizens but will take a different approach. Mutua said her party would give a moratorium to people suspected of engaging in corruption to return their ill-gotten gains, but after the period elapses, those who don’t comply will be arrested.
For Roots Party, Wamae said would be a zero-tolerance for corruption. Under George Wajackoya and Justina Wamae’s administration, people found guilty of corruption would be hanged, a drastic punishment that received pushback from Wamae’s opponent and the moderators. Wamae insisted that for Kenya to solve the corruption problem, the government must install fear.
WHO WON?
Wamae won the debate, while her explanation for some of their policies were questionable, she presented an enthusiastic vision of moving Kenya toward prosperity and came across as a joyful warrior. Mutua was caught up in objecting Wamae’s and Roots Party manifesto, and did not use the opportunity to discuss Agano’s manifesto except for their stand on corruption.