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If you watch CNN, you probably just know the news and features anchors, but not the chief, Jim Walton. The global network boss has vehemently denied that he is from Kenya. In fact, he has written an e-mail to staff of his leaving the firm! Reason? CNN Worldwide needs a new president to shore up its record poor ratings. Chap is not your typical Kenyan CEO who would rather die than apologise or step aside to save what is left of his integrity. If he were Kenyan, Mr Walton would of course, not have even considered quitting Olympics Team Kenya following the pitiful showing in front of a worldwide TV audience. In fact, he would have demanded one more term to whip those athletes into shape. Heh! Heh! Remember Jim was once 20th richest chap in the world?

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