WANTAM to put opposition hopefuls on stage August 23 in Africa Uncensored-backed debate
Organisers are still finalising the production details and will formally invite the leading contenders to participate.
NAIROBI, Kenya — The WANTAM movement will host an interactive debate for leading opposition presidential and vice-presidential candidates on August 23, as the group seeks to unify opposition parties against President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. The debate will be co-produced by the investigative media organization Africa Uncensored, moving away from traditional moderator-led formats.
WANTAM's Francis Masinde announced the debate will bring together the top contenders to directly engage with Kenyans and foster unity within the opposition movement. The event will precede further stages in selecting the final opposition ticket, with current projections favoring a Kalonzo Musyoka and Edwin Sifuna ticket, based on the first round's online voting results.
Masinde framed the WANTAM initiative as a campaign against the Ruto administration, accusing the President of failing to meet campaign promises and criticizing his handling of health, education, and security issues. He dismissed Ruto's planned national conversation on Vision 2060, urging Kenyans to focus on the administration's record and alleged human rights violations.
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