And so it came to pass that Kenya got to witness its first ever live presidential debate. The combined resources of local media houses helped to achieve this milestone. And the moderators also came from media circles. How the two performed didn't escape the public's notice.
Call it unfair or even unwarranted, but it appears there was an element of dissatisfaction with one of the moderators, at least going by what has been posted in social media platforms.
Such is the very critical eye of the audience that perceived differences between the moderators, whether huge or mundane, will be mercilessly pointed out.
But thankfully, that is one thing anybody in the business will be made aware of, 'hours' after their journalism debut, and hence should be able to quickly identify suitable coping mechanism, to remain focused professionally.
The following is a sample of what the audience thought about the two moderators of Kenya's
inaugural presidential debate.
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RATING THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE MODERATORS
Kenya achieved a major milestone by engaging all presidential candidates in a live broadcast debate, ahead of the coming General Election. And much as the attention was on the men and one woman on the podiums, the two moderators were also being scrutinized. And below is the verdict.
Storified by ALBERT GACHIRI · Tue, Feb 12 2013 05:40:41
The BIGGEST letdown in this debate is JULIE GICHURU. Unnecessary interruptions. #Debate254Robert Alai
Linus kaikai u controld the platform well nt lyk julie gichuru hu was confused 4getin it was a worldwide debate n thoted it was 'hu owns kenya'or 'kibaki succession'sk macharia hope ulionaChristine Ngugi
#Kdebate2013 I wish Julie Gichuru wouldn't waste so much time preaching back to the candidates what they have said.George Mulala
THIS JULI GICHURU IS BORING...Joseph Githinji
That man Linus Kaikai, was sharp. And that was the first time he was moderating presidential debate. Talk of one chance for a first impression, and he got it.Ogweno Daniel
Linus kaikai and larry madowo could ve done better than julie...Julie apart from her beauty, she was very predictable and motherly that she cant knock sense in the big hard heads of politicians...she is to mildFrancis Wambugu
KEDebate13: Julie Gichuru answers a question, asks you the same question gives you the answer then let you answer it!Stephen Were
Linus Kaikai moderated a debate. Julie Gichuru hosted a talk show. Hope Joe Ageyo & Uduak Amimo will improve on that #Debate254 #KEDebate13The Gentleman
....julie gichuru wass asking and answering her own questions yesterday//..smhMANDECH
while Linus Kaikai handled the first part very well, Julie Gichuru talked more than the candidates and kept interrupting themWENDO JASPER
But on the real though, JUlie Gichuru can't host a serious debate. She's all sweet and giggly.Leo Nerd
The only person who did worse than Musalia Mudavadi last night was Julie Gichuru.Mico
It became a farce, especially after Julie Gichuru took over. @citizentvkenyaSanya Noel
No matter what aisle you are on, you'll agree, the debate was a pretty wonky affair when Julie Gichuru took the wheel.Ramah ®
@citizentvkenya A big applause to the Organizers. But Julie Gichuru could have done better. Is she just too overated?#KDebate13EJackson Watembo
RT @Karanimutonga: Julie Gichuru should just leave media. Where's Uduak Amimo? #KEDebate13andeyo1
RT @Karanimutonga: @phyldogg Julie Gichuru is crap. This is not a talk show. #KEDebate13andeyo1
On a scale of 1-10 I give Linus kaikai 8/10 and Julie Gichuru 4/10 #KeDebate13....A debate is quite different from a talk showJoab Isaac Otieng'
Julie Gichuru was biased. Linus was great, and I think that's why part one was very interesting!Odhiambo Issa
Julie Gichuru was whack AF last night helping the aspirants with answers #KEDebate13davensky
JSO or Caroline Mutuku should replace Julie Gichuru during the next debateNicholas Ngala
@ntvkenya Linus Kaikai definitely a superb moderator!julie good but emotional...Phyllis Evah Njambi
#KEdebate13 #Debate254 We should have a stronger co host for Linus Kaikai?Siriliciously
Julie Gichuru has deflated the tempo Linus had set. Its now so boring.Charles Ndegwa
MODERATOR: Linus #kaikai well done! Julie was easily carried away to stories and questions not satisfactory answered #KEDebate13 #Debate254Johnrich Emase
I agree. Julie is good for talk shows ~>> "@SIRIliciously: #KEdebate13 #Debate254 We should have a stronger co host for Linus Kaikai?James Mwamisi
@ItsMainaKageni I think julie gichuru did a poor job,she was even laughing when candidates were speaking and speaking in their place!Kenani Mokeira
@crazynairobian julie gichuru was a big disappointment last nightPrincess Punk
Disappointed with Julie Gichuru's Moderation yesterdayjustusnjeru
actually the part 2 of yester night's #KEDebate13 was a debate as compared to the 1st contrary to many who blame Julie Gichuru.Renny Kips
while Linus Kaikai handled the first part very well, Julie Gichuru talked more than the candidates and kept interrupting themWENDO JASPER
RT @SongaStone: Julie Gichuru is a brilliant character but next time, someone like Uduak Amimo would do. #KEDebate13andeyo1
i know @UduakAmimo will bring the business at the 2nd debate.Julie Gichuru jana i slept..ok,stopped listeningMercy Makena Okiro
Goodmorning people, am still mad at Julie Gichuru .....bure kabisa.|GABRIEL |OPIYO®
The debate was ok only that Julie Gichuru spoilt itDaktari Matioli
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