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Kenya set for first-ever presidential debate

Two-hour event, which will be broadcast on all major media networks, could give more voice to minor candidates.
Last Modified: 11 Feb 2013 08:34

For the first time ever, Kenya is set to hold public presidential debates ahead of elections next month.

The two-hour event on Monday, which will be broadcast live on all the major TV and radio networks, is expected to give more voice to minor candidates.

Al Jazeera's Peter Greste reports from Nairobi.

 

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