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US Capitol riots: Who’s the banana republic now?

Richard Barnett

Richard Barnett, a supporter of US President Donald Trump sits inside the office of US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi inside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on Wednesday. 

Photo credit: Saul Loeb | AFP

What you need to know:

  • To make it a blockbuster, the Riverwood producers will have to groom someone to be Trump-like.

The unexpected always happens and who knows, the best Kenyan-made film in a few years to come might be based on the true story of Wednesday’s mob invasion of the US Capitol.

Our very own Riverwood, known for underachieving releases and Ezekiel Mutua’s zealous censorship, might finally borrow a leaf from Hollywood in converting historical happenings into film.