# politician (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover politician. Page: Feed: --- ## [Georgia elects its first out LGBTQ+ member of Congress — for just four months](https://www.advocate.com/politics/election/everton-blair-wins-georgia) _2026-08-26 · Christopher Wiggins · Advocate.com_ Everton Blair , a Black gay Democrat who told The Advocate earlier this year that his party needed leaders willing to fight harder against President Donald Trump , is headed to Congress after pulling off an upset in a Georgia special election Tuesday. Blair defeated Marcye Scott, the daughter of the late Democratic U.S. Rep. David Scott, 53 percent to 47 percent in the runoff for Georgia’s 13th… ## [Judge cites Dolly Parton’s bosom in ruling blocking Texas drag ban](https://www.advocate.com/politics/states/judge-blocks-texas-drag-ban) _2026-08-26 · Jacob Ogles · Advocate.com_ A federal judge cited Dolly Parton’s bosom as he blocked Texas’ drag ban, proving that even in death, the LGBTQ+ icon can still defend the rights of queens. U.S. District Judge David Hittner ruled that a 2023 state law criminalizing “sexually oriented” performances in public or in the presence of minors violated Texans’ constitutional rights. As it happens, one of the plaintiffs, Austin drag queen… ## [Top commanders told Hegseth not to cut civilian protection program, poll showed. He did it anyway.](https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/hegseth-cuts-civilian-protection) _2026-08-26 · Megan Rose - Propublica · Advocate.com_ This story was originally published by ProPublica . Shortly after taking office last year, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth polled the nation’s top commanders about cutting a program designed to protect civilians during U.S. military operations. Hegseth had bet senior officers would endorse his view that focusing on civilian security was “woke” and out of step with “maximum lethality,” current and… ## [How LGBTQ+ people can fight back against gerrymandering](https://www.advocate.com/print-issue/how-lgbtq-people-fight-gerrymandering) _2026-08-26 · Allen Morris · Advocate.com_ Gerrymandering is often discussed as if it were a technical nuisance, a strange geometry problem tucked inside politics. Lines on a map. Districts on a page. A process often framed as being so procedural that it alienates voters from engaging. But a map is not just a map; it is the architecture of power. It decides the strength of a community’s voice and can influence whose community is… ## [Pritty Vishy Enrols at DJ Academy After Facing Criticism Over Her New Career](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/pritty-vishy-enrols-at-dj-academy-after-facing-criticism-over-her-new-career/) _2026-08-26 · Ozymandias · Ghafla!_ Pritty Vishy is taking her DJ career more seriously by enrolling at Red Berry DJ Academy following criticism over her early performances. The social media personality, who recently ventured into DJing, was admitted to the academy on August 25, where she is expected to undergo formal training and sharpen her skills behind the decks. The \[…\] The post Pritty Vishy Enrols at DJ Academy After Facing… ## [Bahati Jokes About Wife Diana Marua as Fans Tease Him Over Music Video Shoot](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/bahati-jokes-about-wife-diana-marua-as-fans-tease-him-over-music-video-shoot/) _2026-08-26 · Ozymandias · Ghafla!_ Kenyan singer Bahati has amused his fans after joking about his wife, Diana Marua, while sharing a photo with media personality Shes Kemunto. Bahati posted a picture of himself holding hands with Kemunto, who appears as a video vixen in one of his music projects. Turning the seemingly intimate moment into a joke, the singer \[…\] The post Bahati Jokes About Wife Diana Marua as Fans Tease Him Over… ## [Oga Obinna Explains Why He Holds Back In Relationships Following Past Heartbreaks](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/oga-obinna-explains-why-he-holds-back-in-relationships-following-past-heartbreaks/) _2026-08-26 · Dennis Elnino · Ghafla!_ Media personality Oga Obinna has revealed why he intentionally refrains from investing fully in new relationships, citing past romantic failures as the primary reason for his guarded approach. Speaking on his podcast on Monday, August 25, 2026, Obinna explained that despite his willingness to date, he makes it clear to partners from the start that \[…\] The post Oga Obinna Explains Why He Holds Back… ## [Nairobi To Regulate Street Hawking Instead Of Enforcing Complete Ban, Says Sakaja](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/nairobi-to-regulate-street-hawking-instead-of-enforcing-complete-ban-says-sakaja/) _2026-08-26 · Dennis Elnino · Ghafla!_ Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has ruled out a complete ban on street hawking in the capital, clarifying that the county government will focus on regulation and designated spaces rather than eliminating informal trade. Speaking during an interview on Radio Citizen on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, Sakaja emphasized that street hawking is a permanent cultural and \[…\] The post Nairobi To Regulate… ## [Thousands Gather At Dolly Parton’s HomeTown To Celebrate The Legendary Country Music Icon](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/thousands-gather-at-dolly-partons-hometown-to-celebrate-the-legendary-country-music-icon/) _2026-08-26 · Dennis Elnino · Ghafla!_ Fans gathered in Dolly Parton’s hometown of Sevierville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, to pay tribute to the country music legend, leaving flowers, handwritten messages, and mementos at landmarks connected to her life. The emotional vigil provided admirers a space to celebrate an artist whose musical genius and profound generosity left an indelible mark \[…\] The post Thousands Gather At… ## [IEBC Clarifies University Degree Is Not Required For 2027 Election Candidates](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/iebc-clarifies-university-degree-is-not-required-for-2027-election-candidates/) _2026-08-26 · Dennis Elnino · Ghafla!_ The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has confirmed that a university degree is not currently a prerequisite for candidates contesting presidential, gubernatorial, or parliamentary seats in the 2027 General Election. Speaking on Citizen TV, IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu explained that judicial rulings invalidated the degree requirement within the Elections Act, rendering it… ## [Stay updated on your professional world (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hp5zg8RPClqV) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Keep in touch with people you know, build your career. ## [Sorwot Coffee Society: How power is changing life for Kericho farmers](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/sorwot-coffee-society-how-power-is-changing-life-for-kericho-farmers/) _2026-08-26 · Zack Tembe · Ghafla!_ For years, darkness dictated when Sorwot Farmers Cooperative Society stopped working. Now electricity is changing how the society processes coffee, keeps records and protects farmers’ produce. For Paul Kosgei, chairman of Sorwot Farmers Cooperative Society in Kericho, the arrival of electricity has changed something that had been taken for granted for generations. The society, he \[…\] The post… ## [George Ruto Confirms He Has A Wife Amid Social Media Proposals](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/george-ruto-confirms-he-has-a-wife-amid-social-media-proposals/) _2026-08-26 · Dennis Elnino · Ghafla!_ President William Ruto’s son, George Ruto, has dismissed online speculation regarding a potential romance with teacher and content creator Cillah, clarifying that he is already married and that their viral banter was strictly social media entertainment. Speaking on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, during a visit to Westlands Primary School, George addressed the playful marriage jokes \[…\] The post George… ## [Ruto To Unveil New Police Uniforms Starting August 31, Announces IG Douglas Kanja](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/ruto-to-unveil-new-police-uniforms-starting-august-31-announces-ig-douglas-kanja/) _2026-08-26 · Dennis Elnino · Ghafla!_ General duty police officers will begin wearing a new uniform starting Monday, August 31, 2026, phasing out the current navy-blue attire, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has announced. President William Ruto will officially unveil the new uniform on Friday, August 28, 2026, during the passing-out parade for over 6,000 police constables graduating from the \[…\] The post Ruto To Unveil New… ## [KUPPET And KNUT Issue Seven-Day Strike Notice In Samburu Over Teacher’s Murder](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/kuppet-and-knut-issue-seven-day-strike-notice-in-samburu-over-teachers-murder/) _2026-08-26 · Dennis Elnino · Ghafla!_ Teaching unions in Samburu County have threatened to paralyze learning activities across the region following the death of a Junior Secondary School (JSS) teacher under unclear circumstances. Representatives from the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) and the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) issued a seven-day industrial action notice during a media address \[…\] The post… ## [Trump wanted a senator who says national security is ‘not my thing.’ Republican voters delivered](https://www.advocate.com/politics/election/darline-graham-wins-runoff) _2026-08-26 · Christopher Wiggins · Advocate.com_ South Carolina Republicans have chosen U.S. Sen. Darline Graham to defend her late brother’s Senate seat, rewarding President Donald Trump’s handpicked candidate days after she admitted that national security was “not my thing.” Decision Desk HQ projected Graham the winner of Tuesday’s runoff against U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman at 8:38 p.m. EDT. With roughly 90 percent of the expected vote reported at… ## [Donald Trump is lowering flags for Dolly Parton while desecrating her legacy of inclusion and respect](https://www.advocate.com/politics/dolly-parton-donald-trump-flags) _2026-08-25 · Samantha Allen · Advocate.com_ This story originally appeared on Them . There are few celebrities whose passing could inspire such universal mourning as Dolly Parton. The country music legend and renowned philanthropist died today at age 80, turning all of our social media feeds into a sea of black-and-white portraits and tearful remembrances. Surprisingly, those grieving Parton’s passing included one figure whose entire… ## [A Virginia university fought against its first gay student group — and lost. Now it’s honoring them](https://www.advocate.com/news/education/vcu-honors-gay-student-group) _2026-08-25 · Jacob Ogles · Advocate.com_ Virginia Commonwealth University leaders tried more than 50 years ago to prevent the formation of their school’s first gay student group. Now, the organization’s history will be honored with a historical marker. VCU will unveil the commemorative marker on campus in October, according to Richmond ABC affiliate WRIC . It will recount the history of VCU’s Gay Alliance of Students, which was founded… ## [Meet Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the handsome politician breaking a sweat on the campaign trail](https://www.advocate.com/politics/abdul-el-sayed-workout-videos) _2026-08-25 · Ricky Cornish · Advocate.com_ This story originally appeared on Out . The campaign trail is heating up! Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is the Democratic nominee making waves as he advocates for equal rights and liberal policies in his quest to represent Michigan in the U.S. Senate. The progressive politician, who recently bested moderate Rep. Haley Stevens in the state’s Democratic primary, made headlines again this week after his… ## [Marni von Wilpert had breast cancer. Now she wants to fight for health care in Congress](https://www.advocate.com/politics/bisexual-democrat-congress-marni-vonwilpert) _2026-08-25 · Christopher Wiggins · Advocate.com_ Marni von Wilpert did not expect a routine mammogram to become part of her campaign story. But in late spring, the San Diego City Council member learned she had stage 2, grade 1 breast cancer. After surgery, she said, the cancer was gone, her lymph nodes were clear, and she would not need chemotherapy. “Because we caught it early, my surgery was incredibly successful,” von Wilpert says. The… ## [Trump and Linda McMahon lie about trans kids — in front of schoolchildren](https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/trump-linda-mcmahon-transgender-school) _2026-08-25 · Christopher Wiggins · Advocate.com_ President Donald Trump and Education Secretary Linda McMahon used a White House back-to-school celebration Monday to spread lies about transgender children and education in front of students. Trump then inexplicably invited attendees to tour the construction of his helipad and ballroom, returning to his White House construction obsession. Schoolchildren made up half of the Rose Garden audience,… ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/MQcKVWBYnNBb) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## [Murkomen Dismisses Claims of National Security Crisis Over Political Gangs](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/murkomen-dismisses-claims-of-national-security-crisis-over-political-gangs/) _2026-08-23 · Ozymandias · Ghafla!_ Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has dismissed claims that Kenya is facing a national security crisis linked to the growing presence of goons and criminal gangs in political activities. Speaking in Eldoret on Friday, Murkomen said reports of politically linked gangs had been exaggerated for political purposes and maintained that the country remained secure. “Those \[…\] The post… ## [Wamalwa Memorial To Bring Together Government And Opposition Figures In Kitale](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/wamalwa-memorial-to-bring-together-government-and-opposition-figures-in-kitale/) _2026-08-23 · Dennis Elnino · Ghafla!_ Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is set to attend the annual memorial service for the late Vice-President Michael Kijana Wamalwa in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, where he will also officially launch a book documenting the late leader’s life and legacy. The commemorations will take place at Wamalwa’s Milimani home and mausoleum to mark 23 years since \[…\] The post Wamalwa Memorial To Bring Together… ## [Kajiado Governor Ole Lenku Threatens To Exit ODM To Join Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi Party](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/kajiado-governor-ole-lenku-threatens-to-exit-odm-to-join-sifunas-linda-mwananchi-party/) _2026-08-23 · Dennis Elnino · Ghafla!_ Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku has threatened to leave the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and align his supporters with the Linda Mwananchi movement unless party leadership issues a formal apology regarding its cooperation with United Democratic Alliance (UDA) figures. Speaking on the political situation in the county, Lenku warned that ODM risks dismantling its local \[…\] The post Kajiado… ## [Kindiki Warns Gachagua That His “Days in Politics Are Numbered” Over Arrogance And Insults](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/kindiki-warns-gachagua-that-his-days-in-politics-are-numbered-over-arrogance-and-insults/) _2026-08-23 · Dennis Elnino · Ghafla!_ Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has invoked the biblical phrase “Mene Mene Tekel Upharsin” to warn former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that his political influence is fading, stating that leaders without a tangible record of achievement will be rejected by voters. Speaking at Kinoru Stadium in Meru Town on Saturday, August 22, 2026, Kindiki criticized Gachagua’s \[…\] The post Kindiki Warns… ## [Baringo Talai Women Urge Mama Ngina to Persuade Uhuru to Back Ruto in 2027](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/baringo-talai-women-urge-mama-ngina-to-persuade-uhuru-to-back-ruto-in-2027/) _2026-08-23 · Ozymandias · Ghafla!_ Women from the Talai community in Baringo County have appealed to former First Lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta to persuade her son, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, to support President William Ruto’s bid for a second term in the 2027 General Election. The women said Uhuru should honour what they described as a commitment he made to \[…\] The post Baringo Talai Women Urge Mama Ngina to Persuade Uhuru to… ## [Murkomen Orders Security Agencies to Act Early Against Political Goons](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/murkomen-orders-security-agencies-to-act-early-against-political-goons/) _2026-08-23 · Ozymandias · Ghafla!_ Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has directed security agencies to take preventive action against individuals suspected of planning to disrupt political rallies, including arresting alleged facilitators before they reach public gatherings. Murkomen said the National Police Service (NPS) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) should make greater use of intelligence to… ## [Ruto Steps Up Attack on Kalonzo Over SHA Pledge, Accuses Opposition of Lacking Alternatives](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/ruto-steps-up-attack-on-kalonzo-over-sha-pledge-accuses-opposition-of-lacking-alternatives/) _2026-08-23 · Ozymandias · Ghafla!_ President William Ruto has renewed his criticism of Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, questioning the opposition leader’s ability to offer workable alternatives to the government’s policies ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking at a rally in Machakos on Saturday, August 22, Ruto took aim at Kalonzo’s recent pledge to abolish the Social Health Authority (SHA) \[…\] The post Ruto Steps Up Attack on… ## [Kenya Power Announces Planned Power Maintenance in Several Counties on August 23](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/kenya-power-announces-planned-power-maintenance-in-several-counties-on-august-23/) _2026-08-23 · Ozymandias · Ghafla!_ Kenya Power has announced a series of planned power maintenance exercises scheduled for Sunday, August 23, 2026, affecting parts of Nairobi, Kajiado, Uasin Gishu, Kilifi, Laikipia and Nyeri counties. The scheduled interruptions will take place at different times depending on the affected area, with some customers expected to remain without electricity for several hours. Residents \[…\] The post… ## [Trump wildly claims hospitals are performing ‘reverse surgery’ on trans patients ’at my order'](https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/trump-reverse-transgender-surgery) _2026-08-22 · Christopher Wiggins · Advocate.com_ President Donald Trump falsely claimed Friday that American hospitals are performing “reverse surgery” on transgender people because he ordered them to do so. “In fact, hospitals now are doing reverse surgery at my order,” Trump told supporters at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center in South Carolina . “They’re doing reverse surgery. Nobody ever heard about it.” Trump made the claim while… ## [Government Recruitment Drive Expands Workforce Amid Persistent Staffing Demands](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/government-recruitment-drive-expands-workforce-amid-persistent-staffing-demands/) _2026-08-22 · Dennis Elnino · Ghafla!_ Kenya’s public education sector has underwent a significant structural expansion over the past four years, driven by the rollout of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and the 100 percent transition policy. When President William Ruto assumed office in 2022, the ministry faced an estimated deficit of approximately 116,000 teachers alongside severe classroom congestion. In response, the \[…\] The… ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/voRiaKJulTAe) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Former Nairobi Women Rep Wangui Ng’ang’a Explains Why Ruto Stands Out From Other Presidents](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/former-nairobi-women-rep-wangui-nganga-explains-why-ruto-stands-out-from-other-presidents/) _2026-08-22 · Dennis Elnino · Ghafla!_ Former Nairobi Women Representative aspirant Hon. Wangui B. Ng’ang’a, popularly known as Miss B, recently turned heads during a candid appearance on the popular digital broadcast, Obinna Show Live. She explained that she is confident about the administration of William Ruto. ”There’s no other president that has done the amount of work that President William \[…\] The post Former Nairobi Women Rep… ## [Gachagua Vows To Build Grave For The Late MP Johana Ng’eno In Kericho](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/gachagua-vows-to-build-grave-for-the-late-mp-johana-ngeno-in-kericho/) _2026-08-22 · Dennis Elnino · Ghafla!_ Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua visited the family home of the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno in Mogondo, Kericho County, on Friday, August 21, 2026, to pay his respects five months after the lawmaker’s passing. Accompanied by political allies from the Mt. Kenya region, Gachagua laid wreaths at the gravesite \[…\] The post Gachagua Vows To Build Grave For The Late… ## [Ruto Leads 2027 Presidential Race as Opposition Unity Emerges as Key Factor](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/ruto-leads-2027-presidential-race-as-opposition-unity-emerges-as-key-factor/) _2026-08-22 · Ozymandias · Ghafla!_ President William Ruto has entered the final year before the 2027 General Election with a lead over other individual presidential contenders, according to a recent Swiss poll on public sentiment. The survey, which assessed presidential preferences, political party popularity, opposition realignment and the growing influence of Gen Z voters, points to a competitive race in \[…\] The post Ruto Leads… ## [Government Clarifies Shared Benefits As Nandi, Uasin Gishu, And Elgeyo Marakwet Partner For Mashujaa Day](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/government-clarifies-shared-benefits-as-nandi-uasin-gishu-and-elgeyo-marakwet-partner-for-mashujaa-day/) _2026-08-22 · Dennis Elnino · Ghafla!_ Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration Kipchumba Murkomen has assured residents of Elgeyo Marakwet that the decision to co-host the upcoming Mashujaa Day celebrations with Nandi and Uasin Gishu counties will not diminish the developmental gains for the region. Speaking on Friday, August 21, 2026, during an inspection tour of Kamariny Stadium in Keiyo \[…\] The post Government… ## [Kindiki Rejects ODM Push for Running Mate Slot, Vows to Defend Position](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/kindiki-rejects-odm-push-for-running-mate-slot-vows-to-defend-position/) _2026-08-22 · Ozymandias · Ghafla!_ Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pushed back against recent demands by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) for the running mate position ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kindiki maintained that he would defend his position against any attempts to remove him from office, signalling that he is not prepared to give up his position amid \[…\] The post Kindiki Rejects ODM Push for Running Mate… ## [Gay Republican group abandons transgender people, calling decision a return to ‘moral’ clarity](https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/log-cabin-republicans-drop-transgender) _2026-08-21 · Jacob Ogles · Advocate.com_ The Log Cabin Republicans officially abandoned the transgender community, pulling the ladder of progress and support that benefited its members up behind themselves. Ross Hemminger, president of the nation’s most prominent gay Republican organization, announced that Log Cabin had reversed a decision from 2015 to include transgender rights in its mission statement. In an op-ed published by Townhall… ## [Missouri Republicans are trying to repeal abortion rights by leaning into anti-trans sentiment](https://www.advocate.com/politics/states/missouri-abortion-rights-trans-healthcare) _2026-08-21 · Jeremy Kohler - ProPublica · Advocate.com_ This story originally appeared on ProPublica . Two years ago, abortion opponents in Missouri tried to defeat Amendment 3, a ballot initiative to enshrine reproductive rights in the state constitution, by falsely telling voters that it would allow gender transition surgeries for minors — even though it wouldn’t. Voters approved Amendment 3 anyway , overturning the near-total abortion ban enacted by… ## [Kwambox Claims Gen Z’s Are The Dumbest Generation And Have Overtaken Millenials (Video)](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/kwambox-claims-gen-zs-are-the-dumbest-generation-and-have-overtaken-millenials-video/) _2026-08-21 · Dennis Elnino · Ghafla!_ The digital airwaves recently ignited when popular radio presenter Sheila Kwambox boldly claimed that Gen Z has officially overtaken Millennials as the “dumbest generation.” Speaking on her show alongside Kenyan artist Mejja, Kwambox cited data suggesting that technology is actively eroding the cognitive faculties of younger populations. Her provocative stance quickly triggered a fierce nationwide… ## [Former CIA officers warn Trump's administration is reviving the Lavender Scare, endangering national security](https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/cia-officers-warn-lavender-scare) _2026-08-21 · Christopher Wiggins · Advocate.com_ Three former CIA officers are warning that President Donald Trump’s campaign against diversity initiatives and transgender federal employees threatens to recreate one of the darkest periods in the history of the nation’s intelligence agencies. In a historical account published Thursday by Lawfare , Trace Ballard, Julia Curlee , and Todd Johannessen trace the CIA’s transformation from an agency… ## [Chebet Ronoh Explains Why She Quit Comedy Content](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/chebet-ronoh-explains-why-she-quit-comedy-content/) _2026-08-21 · Dennis Elnino · Ghafla!_ Content creator and public figure Chebet Ronoh has addressed public inquiries regarding her decision to step back from creating the comedic videos that initially brought her widespread fame on social media. Addressing followers, Ronoh explained that her decision stems from the negative personal impacts associated with her earlier online presence, describing how the content exposed \[…\] The post… ## [Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline, a current U.S. senator, admits national security is ‘not my thing’](https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/darline-graham-uninformed-national-security) _2026-08-21 · Christopher Wiggins · Advocate.com_ A sitting Republican U.S. senator was asked whether Taiwan and the South China Sea matter to American national security. Her answer was jaw-dropping. “I’m just going to be honest here,” Sen. Darline Graham told voters during Tuesday night’s South Carolina Senate debate. “I’m not that informed on national security.” Graham admitted she did not understand one of the world's most consequential… ## [Boni Khalwale Reveals Amount Of Money Edwin Sifuna Contributed At Late Wife’s Funeral](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/boni-khalwale-reveals-amount-of-money-edwin-sifuna-contributed-at-late-wifes-funeral/) _2026-08-21 · Dennis Elnino · Ghafla!_ Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale addressed public speculation regarding his relationship with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna during the funeral service for his late wife, Gloria Sekeiyan Khalwale. Speaking to mourners at the ceremony in Kakamega County on August 21, 2026, Khalwale clarified that Sifuna was among the first leaders to extend condolences and offer financial support \[…\] The post Boni… ## [Senator Boni Khalwale Reveals Why President Ruto Missed Late Wife’s Funeral](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/senator-boni-khalwale-reveals-why-president-ruto-missed-late-wifes-funeral/) _2026-08-21 · Dennis Elnino · Ghafla!_ Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has disclosed that he personally requested President William Ruto not to attend the burial of his late wife, Gloria Sekeiyan Khalwale. Speaking during the funeral service at Malinya Stadium in Kakamega on Friday, August 21, 2026, Khalwale shared that the Head of State had reached out to coordinate travel arrangements before \[…\] The post Senator Boni Khalwale Reveals… ## [Magix Enga Addresses Viral Transformation And Refutes Rehab Rumors](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/magix-enga-addresses-viral-transformation-and-refutes-rehab-rumors/) _2026-08-21 · Dennis Elnino · Ghafla!_ Music producer and artist Njenga Chege, popularly known as Magix Enga, has cleared up public speculation regarding his changed appearance after recent photos generated widespread discussion on social media. Addressing the rumors via his social media accounts, Enga clarified that he did not check into a rehabilitation facility. Instead, he attributed his transformation to a \[…\] The post Magix Enga… ## [Kenyan Borrowers See Relief As Central Bank Rate Cuts Down Lending Costs](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/kenyan-borrowers-see-relief-as-central-bank-rate-cuts-down-lending-costs/) _2026-08-21 · Dennis Elnino · Ghafla!_ Kenyans are beginning to experience lower borrowing costs following a series of monetary policy adjustments by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). The regulator lowered its Central Bank Rate (CBR) from 13.0% to 8.75%, prompting commercial banks to start lowering their interest rates. As a result, average commercial bank lending rates dropped from 15.3% to \[…\] The post Kenyan Borrowers See Relief As… ## [The road to 2027: Key Dates for Kenya’s General Election](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/the-road-to-2027-key-dates-for-kenyas-general-election/) _2026-08-21 · Ozymandias · Ghafla!_ Kenya’s 2027 General Election will be preceded by a series of important deadlines covering political party preparations, nominations, campaigns and the submission of candidates. Political parties, aspirants and independent candidates will be required to meet strict timelines set ahead of the August 10, 2027, General Election. Here are the key dates to watch: 2026 Political \[…\] The post The road to… ## [Bukhungu Stadium upgrade opens new possibilities for Western Kenya’s sports talent](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/bukhungu-stadium-upgrade-opens-new-possibilities-for-western-kenyas-sports-talent/) _2026-08-21 · Zack Tembe · Ghafla!_ For football coach Gilbert Coach, the decline of sporting facilities in Western Kenya had a direct effect on the players who depended on them. Now, he sees a different possibility taking shape at Bukhungu Stadium. Gilbert remembers when Mumias had some of the best football pitches in the region. As the facilities deteriorated, teams were \[…\] The post Bukhungu Stadium upgrade opens new… ## [Redsan Reveals How Being Mistaken for a Ugandan Inspired ‘Shika Glasi’](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/redsan-reveals-how-being-mistaken-for-a-ugandan-inspired-shika-glasi/) _2026-08-21 · Ozymandias · Ghafla!_ Kenyan dancehall veteran Redsan has opened up about the personal experiences that have influenced his music, revealing that speculation about his nationality inspired one of his popular songs. The artiste, whose real name is Swabri Mohammed, said he often draws inspiration from events in his own life when writing music. He recalled an incident in \[…\] The post Redsan Reveals How Being Mistaken for… ## [Karen Nyamu Addresses Break-Up With Samidoh In Leaked Messages](https://www.ghafla.co.ke/karen-nyamu-addresses-break-up-with-samidoh-in-leaked-messages/) _2026-08-21 · Dennis Elnino · Ghafla!_ Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has addressed the circumstances surrounding the end of her relationship with Mugithi musician Samidoh, offering new context following the release of private online messages. The details emerged from direct messages shared on Facebook by a social media user operating under the name Bibi ya Chieff, who published screenshots of a private \[…\] The post Karen Nyamu… ## [Advocates entered a Georgia ICE detention center to visit a queer detainee and felt ‘darkness’](https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/georgia-ice-detention-visit) _2026-08-20 · Christopher Wiggins · Advocate.com_ When two Georgia advocates reached Pauline Nadege Binam on the other side of a glass partition Thursday, the queer Cameroonian immigrant appeared exhausted. “I could tell that she’s very tired,” organizer Noël Heatherland told The Advocate after the visit. “She just seems very exhausted.” The conversation at Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia, south of Columbus, lasted about 40 minutes…