Meet CS Kagwe's Rapper Son [VIDEO]

Kahumburu Mutahi (Kahush), CS Mutahi Kagwe's son and Kenyan rap artist
Kahumburu Mutahi (Kahush), CS Mutahi Kagwe's son and Kenyan rap artist
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Health CS Mutahi Kagwe is at the forefront of the country's fight against Covid-19, and so far enjoys a lot of goodwill from Kenyans as he steers the country away from the pandemic.

On Saturday, March 28, while addressing the media at Afya House, Kagwe asked Kenyans to adhere to quarantine directives. He also informed the nation that his son was placed under quarantine as a way of making Kenyans understand the need to protect each other.

"I can tell you at a personal level, I have a son and a niece under quarantine," Kagwe stated.

Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe addresses a press conference on Covid-19 in Nairobi in March 2020
Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe addresses a press conference on Covid-19 in Nairobi in March 2020
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One of Kagwe's four children, Kahu Mburu Mutahi (Kahush) is a Hip Hop rapper, with a song that topped the airwaves since its release on Sunday, November 3, 2019.

Mi Siwezi (I Can't) has been played severally by top DJs in the country including DJ John Rabar of Homeboyz Radio, husband to NTV presenter Amina Abdi.

"His sound definitely fits our style and music as Homeboyz's primarily focus on pushing Hip Hop. One thing he did well is the production and vocal arrangement. His work is clear and easy to follow. It may be because he is producing from abroad. But he also needs to work harder and maintain the flow," DJ John lauded while speaking with Kenyans.co.ke on Wednesday, April 29.

"We encourage people to follow their art. You cannot focus on doing blue-collar jobs only. You can enjoy what you do and focus on your art. By doing so, even your parents can love what you do," he added with reference to Kahush's decision to steer away from politics.

According to Gearbox, an IT website, Kahush who is also an IT student in Leicester, UK, developed a system that is able to sense motion and manage lighting in rooms depending on the motion detected thus saving energy as many people forget to turn off lights. 

File image of Kahu Mburu Mutahi (Kahush), CS Mutahi Kagwe's son and a business student displaying his automated Lighting and Motion Sensor System at a workshop
File image of Kahu Mburu Mutahi (Kahush), CS Mutahi Kagwe's son and a business student displaying his automated Lighting and Motion Sensor System at a workshop
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His automated Lighting and Motion Sensor System works by managing how much energy is used in the lighting of spaces around the house by regulating the lighting systems whether there are people in the house or not. 

The system turns on the light in a room when someone gets into the room and switches it off immediately they leave,

“This would be helpful when someone is in a room engaged in an activity, could move a limb and the system would respond appropriately instantly. This system would be helpful to people who are physically challenged, the aged and children who are still young and would be needed to use certain rooms. The system eliminates the need to switch on or off the lights," he stated while explaining his innovation.

On his music, he states he is influenced by Khaligraph Jones and Magix Enga in Kenya as he hopes to make more hit songs.

"Recognizing I can make art that could live, be remembered and affect someone is what inspired me.  I’d say I’m influenced by Jason Kalinga, J Cole, Thugger, Uzi, Santi, SZA and TNT. I look up to Sauti Sol, Khaligraph Jones, Magix Enga and Lupita Nyong'o," Kahush stated in an interview with a local media outlet. 

Video: YouTube/Kahush

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