Kaahwa is the Founder and Director of EMANGO, a cultural non-government organization that focuses on the promotion of cultural rights and expressions of indigenous people and minorities. EMANGO profiles communities, promotes cultural expression, and advocates against exclusion, discrimination and violation of cultural rights. Prior to EMANGO, Kaahwa was a host for a Human Rights and Good Governance program at a local radio station. He started a cultural radio program which registered tremendous success in raising cultural consciousness in the region.