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February 12, 2026
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'Imaginary podiums’: Duale fires back at Gachagua over presidential debate demand

'Imaginary podiums’: Duale fires back at Gachagua over presidential debate demand

Duale noted that the presidential debate will be between qualified candidates and won't feature those impeached from their esteemed positions in government. The CS.....

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Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has rejected former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's demand for a presidential debate with President William Ruto, stating that Gachagua is legally barred from contesting the 2027 General Election.

  • Duale asserted that the presidential debate will only feature qualified candidates, not those impeached from government positions.
  • The dispute follows Gachagua's accusations against North Eastern Kenya leaders regarding misuse of devolution funds and claims of the Kenya Kwanza government sidelining the region.
  • Gachagua, in turn, stated he would only debate President Ruto, not his "employees," calling Duale's proposal an engagement with "Ruto's employees."

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