Can a Presidential Debate Influence a Voter’s Decision?

Most countries if not all are turning to presidential debates days or weeks ahead of a General election. They claim it is an opportunity to help the citizens get a better picture of the candidates, hence being being able to make the right decision during the voting day.

In these debates, the panelists prepare a list of questions for the candidates, especially about their past leadership experiences and their manifestos, sometimes to a point of crucifying them for the wrongs they have either done or been accused to have committed.

It is voluntary for a candidate to attend a debate, so at times some choose not to attend for either personal reasons, or even claims that the playing ground is not favorable for every player.

On a level ground or not, whether one attends or not, whether you are pushed to the corner by the panelists or you push them, the big question is, can a debate influence a voter’s decision? Does the audience come with an open mind or do they come only support their already preferred candidate?

Deputy presidential debate 2022, Kenya

For the first time in the political season, Deputy president William Ruto’s running mate Rigathi Gachagua nailed it and proven his capacity as a wort running mate during the deputy presidential candidate debate that happened on Tue, 19th June 2022 at the Catholic University of East Africa.

In his crafted answers to the questions asked by the panelists, he described how he and his principle will deal with state capture and corruption in their leadership, a thing that has revealed why and how Kenyans got themselves in the suffering and tribulations of the high cost of living and unemployment.

Many people have since changed their mind and choosen to follow the bottom up economy manifesto which Gachagua and his principle are spearheading in their Kenya Kwanza alliance headed by the UDA party.

Kenya goes into the elections in less than 18 days.

We wish Kenyans the best as they go into the ballot, and would like to remind them that peace is the only thing that Kenya needs above all others.

Kalasha Awards 2021 Winners

Here are the films and talents who won in various categories of the Kalasha Awards.

  1. Best Feature film by a student- House of secrets by USIU Africa
  2. Best Documentary- Kesho Pia Ni Simu By Ngendo Muku
  3. Best Special Effects- Mission To Rescue
  4. Best Host In A TV Show- Abiagael Wariara in Bururi wa Ciana
  5. Best Lead Actor in a film- Mawuli Gavor in Just In Time
  6. Best Supporting Actor In A Film- John Ndegwa in Kutu
  7. Best Sound Designer- Kelvin Osoo in House Of Secrets
  8. Best Original Score- Karanja kiarie in Crossroads
  9. Best Supporting Actress In A Film-Catherine Kamau In Kutu
  10. Lead Actress In A Film-Sarah Hassan in Just In Time
  11. Best Lighting Technician- Walter Odhiambo in Adisa
  12. Best Original Screenplay-Dennis Humphrey in Fikirini
  13. Best Director Of Photography-Ryab Tenga in Teleport
  14. Best Short Film-Kutu
  15. Best Local Language Film-Fikirini
  16. Best Production Designer-Harrison Mutinda
  17. Best Lead Actor In a TV drama-Joe Kinyua in Njoro Wa Uba
  18. Best TV Comedy- XYZ show
  19. Best Lead Actress In A TV Drama-Sarah Hassan Crime And Justice
  20. Best Documentary By A Student-Beautiful Eyes By Kevin Muriithi Mbui
  21. Kituo Halisi- KUtv
  22. Best Performance In A TV Comedy- Frank Kimani in Varshita
  23. Best TV Drama- Njoro Wa Uba
  24. Best Animation- Mondays And Fridays by Shawn Mwendwa
  25. Best TV advertisement- Copia
  26. Best Kids Production- Bururi Wa Ciana
  27. Best International Award Eastern Africa- Egna (Ethiopia)
  28. Best Director- Michelle Donde in House Of Secrets
  29. Best Feature Film- Just In Time By Sarah Hassan and Dolabo Adeleke
  30. Lifetime Achievement Award- Judy Kibinge
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