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A man with brains! PHOTOs of CHARLENE RUTO’s Tanzanian fiancé, ISAYA YUNGE, meeting prominent people in the world including the late Queen ELIZABETH and JEFF BEZOS

It is now emerging that President William Ruto’s daughter, Charlene Ruto, is set to tie the knot with her Tanzanian fiancé, Isaya Yunge, a tech entrepreneur and co-founder of SomaApp, a scholarship-matching mobile application that has helped more than 7,000 young Africans access educational opportunities.War & Conflict

Isaya is an influential figure in the technology industry and has traveled across the globe, meeting prominent world leaders and business icons, including the late Queen Elizabeth II, former UK Prime Minister Sir John Major, former South African President Jacob Zuma and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

He is also recognized as the first African youth leader to speak at the G8 Summit in 2007.

In 2018, he was one of only two Tanzanians to receive the Queen’s Young Leader Award in recognition of his work on SomaApp.

The same year, Forbes named him among 40 African entrepreneurs who represented the continent at the Forbes Under 30 Summit in Boston, Massachusetts.

He was also listed among Tanzania's emerging entrepreneurs to watch.

Besides SomaApp, Yunge founded KAYA, an AI-powered smart speaker designed to collect and process African-related data.

He also founded Somafit, a smartwatch that monitors health indicators such as blood pressure and heart rate, helping users keep track of their health in real time.

Below are photos of Isaya Yunge meeting some of the world's most influential personalities.

Kenyan Users Call for G4S Boycott After State House Event
On August 6, 2026, President William Ruto hosted over 5,000 private security guards at State House, the first such event for a Kenyan president, with many attendees wearing G4S uniforms and chanting supporter slogans like 'Tutam.'

Social media users accused the firm of unprofessional political involvement, sharing pledges to stop using its courier services and switch to competitors.

While some defended the officers' personal attendance and noted a past similar event under former President Uhuru Kenyatta, G4S has not commented amid the ongoing calls to avoid its services.

Experts Explain Why Nairobi Is Experiencing Extreme Cold This August

Nairobi residents should brace for several more days of chilly weather after a weather expert linked the biting cold currently being experienced across the city to increased cloud cover caused by a Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) wave over Equatorial Africa and the Indian Ocean.

Weather analyst Maithya wa Vilivū explained that the atmospheric phenomenon is reinforcing cold conditions across the highlands east and west of the Rift Valley, including the Nairobi Metropolitan Area and parts of the South Eastern region.

"This week, increased cloudiness due to the recent Madden-Julian Oscillation wave across Equatorial Africa and the Indian Ocean will reinforce chilly weather over the highlands east and west of the Rift, including the Nairobi Metro Area," the expert explained.

The Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) is a large-scale weather pattern that moves slowly eastwards around the tropics every 30 to 60 days, influencing cloud formation, rainfall and wind patterns.

NCIC Summons Duale, Gachagua, Ruku and Kaguchia Over Alleged Hate Speech

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Health CS Aden Duale, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku, and Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia to record statements over alleged hate speech.

NCIC says the four leaders are expected to begin appearing before the Commission next week.
The Commission also confirmed that Gachagua's file has already been forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) after investigations.

The Commission warned that its summonses carry the force of law and that failure to appear could result in warrants of arrest being issued. #Elections2027 #Gachagua

Resolutions of the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition Party Council

The Council resolved as follows:

1. To reorganize the Coalition's party structures and undertake a rebranding of Azimio la Umoja–One Kenya Coalition Party.

2. To admit three new members into the Coalition:Dr. Fred Matiang'i, Former Governor Peter Munya and Senator Kivuti.

3. To invite DAP-Kenya to rejoin the Coalition. Party leader Eugene Wamalwa was present at the meeting and confirmed that DAP-Kenya will rejoin Azimio.

4. To invite Umoja na Maendeleo Party (UMP), the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and the Democratic Party (DP) to join the Coalition. Their respective party leaders were present and confirmed that their parties will be joining Azimio. #Elections2027

A river that has fed generations is being emptied. Not by its own people. But by strangers.

This is River Yala. The river that originates from Nandi Hills and terminates in Lake Victoria.

Chinese nationals are dredging, seeking to extract gold in the middle of the river.

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi will on Monday lead about 5,000 members of the Friends Church (Quakers) to State House, Nairobi.

According to sources the meeting with President William Ruto is expected to celebrate the church's enduring contribution to education, healthcare, peacebuilding and national development. #WilliamRuto

Mutula Kilonzo Jr has just said what millions of young Kenyans have been thinking, and I wish President Ruto would understand this very well.

Vision 2060 means little to someone who doesn't know what they'll eat tomorrow.

Ruto seems to thinks it's about the biggest vision, but Kenyans just want someone who can convince them that tomorrow will be better than today.

This is exactly what I think Sifuna and his team have almost successfully managed to communicate. #Elections2027 #Sifuna

🚨 CONTROVERSY ROCKS HOMA BAY COUNTY

A developing controversy in Homa Bay County has sparked public outrage following allegations involving the County Woman Representative and popular local musician Atomy Sifa.

According to the allegations, the Woman Representative recently came under criticism after reportedly using County Affirmative Action Funds to build a house for her brother. The claims attracted widespread condemnation from residents, including Atomy Sifa, who publicly criticized what he described as corruption and poor leadership.

It is alleged that after the criticism, the Woman Representative became angry and warned that she would "deal with" the musician.

According to the claims, matters escalated when one of her employees allegedly took one of her cows and tied it inside the musician's compound while he was away performing at a local club. The Woman Representative then reportedly called police, claiming the musician had stolen her cow.

When Atomy Sifa returned home and found the cow tied in his compound, it is alleged that he chose to leave it there, believing the owner would simply come and collect it. Instead, officers from Kendu Bay Police Station reportedly arrived, found the cow still tied where it had been left, arrested the musician, and detained him.

The arrest reportedly triggered public anger, with residents demanding an explanation and accusing the Woman Representative of abusing the criminal justice system to settle personal scores.

According to the allegations, when the case came up in court the following day, the Woman Representative personally appeared and withdrew the case, reportedly stating that the "missing" cow had been found.

If these allegations are true, they raise serious questions about the misuse of public office, abuse of police processes, and the need for accountability.

Authorities have not publicly confirmed these allegations or responded to the claims.

What do you think? Should there be an independent investigation into this matter?

#HomaBay #Elections2027

Crowds Chase Kimilili MP Barasa After Cash Runs Out at Event
On July 30, Barasa faced backlash during a public gathering in Kimilili, Bungoma County, where crowds grew agitated after money distribution ended abruptly, leading to chants of “Sisi ni Sifuna” and “Wantam” while some damaged his vehicles and equipment. Police stepped in to control the unrest, which followed opposition rallies by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in the area.

Barasa called it overwhelming support for the government, but critics saw it as rejection of handouts in favor of real development, reflecting deep political divides ahead of 2027 elections. #Elections2027

There comes the man...there comes the hour Edwin Sifuna has arrived to visit Kalonzo Musyoka. So far the most talked about ticket for opposition 2027 is Kalonzo-Sifuna. #Elections2027

Widespread power outage

Power blackout hits Nairobi, coast, Mt Kenya and parts of Central Rift
Thousands of customers affected by major power disruption including Garissa level 5 hospital where there were icu patients

KTN reports that there is a possible shifts in influence at the top of government as secret documents obtained by KTN show that Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi has taken on a role previously associated with the Office of the DP Kindiki, a few months before another period of political competition. #Elections2027

This is how the Luhya traditionally bury the father and mother of the home, side by side, right in front of the family house. So ukitembea Western ujipate kwa Boma iko na graves mbele ya nyumba usidhani uko cemetery, that's just a home.

"I can't allow Senator Sifuna to lead MULEMBE NATION into Opposition. I'm going to give direction soon". - Francis Atwoli gets very angry. #Elections2027