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Irungu Thairu

News Writer

Irungu Thairu is a news writer at Mwakilishi, covering Kenyan, diaspora and international news. He joined Mwakilishi in 2009, which makes him one of the site's longest-serving writers.

He writes on the stories shaping Kenya and its diaspora, from politics and current affairs at home to immigration, the green card lottery and community life abroad. His reporting aims to keep Kenyans everywhere connected to the news that affects them, wherever they are.

When he is not working, Irungu likes to spend time with his family, travel and play golf.

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Promotion to Glory of Gladys Nyambura Mwaura
Obituaries

Promotion to Glory of Gladys Nyambura Mwaura

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the admission and transition of our beloved mother Gladys Nyambura Mwaura to eternity on May 26, 2020. Wife of the late Kenneth Mwaura Gitachu and daughter o…

May 30, 2020
Bereavement of Godfrey Musungu Tsuma Sr. of Gaithersburg, Maryland
Obituaries

Bereavement of Godfrey Musungu Tsuma Sr. of Gaithersburg, Maryland

The Tsuma Family wishes to announce the promotion to glory of Mr. Godfrey Musungu Tsuma, Senior of Gaithersburg, MD by way of Location - Bsuotsoso South, Sublocation - Eshibeye, Division - Lurambi, Constituency - Lura…

May 28, 2020
A Timely Initiative Helping Kenyans in America Hard Hit by Covid-19
Diaspora

A Timely Initiative Helping Kenyans in America Hard Hit by Covid-19

A section of Kenyans living in America has come together with an initiative to help Kenyans in America Diaspora hard hit by effects of Covid-19   While Kenyans living in America are spread out across the country and w…

May 28, 2020
DV-2021 Green Card Lottery Results to be Available Online Starting Sat, June 6, 2020
Immigration

DV-2021 Green Card Lottery Results to be Available Online Starting Sat, June 6, 2020

Results of the DV-2021 Green Card lottery (Diversity Visa) will be available online starting on Saturday, June 6, 2020. The State Department, which runs the program, had initially announced the results would be availa…

May 28, 2020
Boceprevir, a Drug Invented by a Kenyan Scientist Working in the USA Demonstrates Promising COVID-19 Activity
Diaspora

Boceprevir, a Drug Invented by a Kenyan Scientist Working in the USA Demonstrates Promising COVID-19 Activity

As the number deaths related to Coronavirus (Covid-19) pass the 100,000 mark in the United States and 356,000 worldwide, the race to find a vaccine or drug that could arrest the source has intensified. There are now o…

May 28, 2020
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Mwakilishi Blog
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Hearing News from the Source: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

In this time of stay at home mandates and uncertainty, how have you been keeping up your spirits? The other day, I discovered a YouTube based show based in Kenya called Reke Ciume na Ene, which translated from Kikuyu…

May 27, 2020
Death Announcement for Zachariah Gichohi Kamuyu of California
Obituaries

Death Announcement for Zachariah Gichohi Kamuyu of California

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Zachariah Gichohi Kamuyu (Baba Shem) which occurred on 24th May, 2020 in hospital in California, USA after a long illness. Son of the late She…

May 27, 2020
Nanny Wanted in Laurel, Maryland
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Nanny Wanted in Laurel, Maryland

A family in Laurel, Maryland is in need of a nanny with an education/teaching background for their three young children, ages 6 years, 4 years, and 17 months. If interested, please call 571-331-1859.

May 17, 2020
Death Announcement for Esther Nyambura Kamau of Anaheim, California
Obituaries

Death Announcement for Esther Nyambura Kamau of Anaheim, California

It is with humble acceptance of God’s Will, that we announce the death of sister-in-Christ Esther Nyambura Kamau. Esther died peacefully on the morning of May 15, 2020 surrounded by her husband, a few of her friends a…

May 17, 2020
Username Continues to Provide Affordable, Value-Added Properties at Great Prices and Flexible Payment Plans
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Username Continues to Provide Affordable, Value-Added Properties at Great Prices and Flexible Payment Plans

We at Username Investment continue to provide affordable, strategic, value-added properties with ready title deeds. Invest today in our properties in Nakuru, Ngong, Naivasha, Kona, Tinga, Kangundo Rd, and Matuu. Price…

May 7, 2020
How Does Optiven Operate?
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How Does Optiven Operate?

Optiven is a land developer, real estate firm selling value added property across Kenya. The business model is very friendly and open. Optiven goes out there in the counties, Identifies a piece of land, which fits the…

May 7, 2020
Death Announcement for Grace Wairimu Kihiko of Dracut, Massachusetts
Obituaries

Death Announcement for Grace Wairimu Kihiko of Dracut, Massachusetts

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Grace Wairimu Kihiko, daughter to Rev and Mrs Charles Kihiko Chege. Rev Chege is the president and founder of Calvary Evangelical C…

Apr 29, 2020
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Death Announcement for Peter Sam Mugatha of Silver Spring, Maryland
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Death Announcement for Peter Sam Mugatha of Silver Spring, Maryland

It is with humble and acceptance of God’s that we announce the passing on to glory of Mr. Peter Sam Mugatha of Silver Spring, Maryland after an illness bravely borne. Peter Samuel Mugatha was born on 8/4/1950 in Muran…

Apr 28, 2020
Death Announcement for Elder Joshua Njama Gikuhe of Florissant, Missouri
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Death Announcement for Elder Joshua Njama Gikuhe of Florissant, Missouri

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing on of Joshua Njama Gikuhe of Florissant, Missouri. He was the beloved husband to Ruth Gikuhe aka Teacher Ruth. He was father to Moses Gikuhe, Ithama Gikuhe  (…

Apr 27, 2020
Username Investment Clients Ready to Settle in their Own Homes in Ngong
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Username Investment Clients Ready to Settle in their Own Homes in Ngong

At Username Investments, we desire to provide you with a place you can call home. It is our joy to see our client, who invested in one of our Ngong projects, achieving his home ownership dream. You too can get started…

Apr 27, 2020
Results of DV-2021 Green Card Lottery Now Expected to be Available on June 6, 2020, Delay Attributed to Coronavirus Pandemic
Immigration

Results of DV-2021 Green Card Lottery Now Expected to be Available on June 6, 2020, Delay Attributed to Coronavirus Pandemic

The US State Department has pushed the opening of the DV-2021 Green Card lottery Entrant Status Check to June 6, 2020. The State Department says that due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the entrant status check w…

Apr 27, 2020
US Immigration Field Offices to Re-Open to the Public on June 4th
Immigration

US Immigration Field Offices to Re-Open to the Public on June 4th

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) plans to re-open its field offices, asylum offices, and application support centers (ASCs) to the public on June 4th, 2020. The offices have been closed to the public si…

Apr 27, 2020
Trump Signs Executive Order Suspending Green Cards Issuance
Immigration

Trump Signs Executive Order Suspending Green Cards Issuance

(AP) President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday that will temporarily halt the issuance of certain green cards as he uses the coronavirus pandemic to push long-stalled immigration measures during an el…

Apr 22, 2020
Trump Announces 60-Day Pause in Issuing Green Cards
Immigration

Trump Announces 60-Day Pause in Issuing Green Cards

(AP) President Donald Trump announced what he described as a “temporary suspension of immigration into the United States” on Tuesday, an executive order barring those seeking permanent residency green cards but not te…

Apr 21, 2020
President Trump Announces Plan to Suspend Immigration to the United States
Immigration

President Trump Announces Plan to Suspend Immigration to the United States

US President Donald has announced plans to temporarily suspend immigration to the United States. In a tweet on Monday night, Trump he intends to sign an executive order suspending immigration to the US due to the ongo…

Apr 20, 2020
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