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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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Tribute to President Daniel T. Arap Moi from Kenya Scholars and Studies Association

As we reflect on the life of our departed former president, it is befitting that we take a holistic picture of his contributions to our nation’s political, social, and economic well-being.  There are two epochs in Moi…

Feb 8, 2020
President Uhuru Kenyatta Visits New Kenyan-Owned Restaurant in Washington, DC [VIDEO]
Diaspora

President Uhuru Kenyatta Visits New Kenyan-Owned Restaurant in Washington, DC [VIDEO]

During his recent trip to the United States, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta paid a visit to a Kenyan-owned restaurant in Washington, DC. On Wednesday, February 5th, President Kenyatta attended a private event at The…

Feb 7, 2020
USCIS Publishes New Immigration Forms in Readiness for Implementating the Public Charge Rule
Immigration

USCIS Publishes New Immigration Forms in Readiness for Implementating the Public Charge Rule

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published revised forms for 12 different applications as it prepares to implement the public charge rule. The public charge rule goes into effect on February 24, 2…

Feb 6, 2020
Optiven Now the Official Home for Diaspora, Ambassadors and Associates
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Optiven Now the Official Home for Diaspora, Ambassadors and Associates

A home is a warm place where a family feels loved, wanted, comfortable, has freedom to express and have some rights and privileges. The inhabitants of a home has freedom and get some of these privileges that are not f…

Feb 5, 2020
Diaspora Clients Win Big during Username Investments Christmas Campaign Draw
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Diaspora Clients Win Big during Username Investments Christmas Campaign Draw

Veronica Macharia from the UK emerged as the winner of the grand prize of a fully paid holiday trip for two to Thailand while Susan Njoroge from the US won a similar trip to Maasai Mara. This is after investing during…

Feb 5, 2020
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Fire Breaks Out at Upper Hill High School in Nairobi, Firefighters Say Fire Under Control
Kenya

Fire Breaks Out at Upper Hill High School in Nairobi, Firefighters Say Fire Under Control

Firefighters say they have taken control of a fire that broke out at Upper Hill High School in Nairobi. Reports indicate that one of the school’s dormitories was razed down, but that there are no casualties. More to f…

Feb 5, 2020
Canada Invites 3500 to Apply for Permanent Residence through the Express Entry Program, Targets 85800 ITAs for 2020
Immigration

Canada Invites 3500 to Apply for Permanent Residence through the Express Entry Program, Targets 85800 ITAs for 2020

The government of Canada issued 3,500 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent resident through the Express Entry program in a draw held on Wednesday, February 5th. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scor…

Feb 5, 2020
#RIPMoi: What you Remember Most About Daniel arap Moi and His Presidency?
Kenya

#RIPMoi: What you Remember Most About Daniel arap Moi and His Presidency?

Kenyans of all walks of life have eulogized retired President Daniel Toroitich arap Moi, who passed away early Tuesday morning at Nairobi Hospital at the age of 95. Moi ruled as the second President of the Republic of…

Feb 4, 2020
Moi Dead: President Uhuru Kenyatta Declares Period of National Mourning, Orders Flags Flown at Half-Mast
Kenya

Moi Dead: President Uhuru Kenyatta Declares Period of National Mourning, Orders Flags Flown at Half-Mast

Following the death of former President Daniel arap Moi, President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced that the nation will observe a period of national mourning from today, Tuesday, February 3rd until the day late Mzee Moi’…

Feb 4, 2020
Presidential Proclamation with Respect to the Death of H.E. Daniel Toroitich arap Moi
Kenya

Presidential Proclamation with Respect to the Death of H.E. Daniel Toroitich arap Moi

President Uhuru Kenyatta has issued a presidential proclamation following the death of former President Daniel Toroitich arap Moi, second president of the Republic of the Republic of Kenya, who passed away early Tuesd…

Feb 3, 2020
Former Kenyan President Daniel Toroitich arap Moi is Dead
Kenya

Former Kenyan President Daniel Toroitich arap Moi is Dead

Former Kenyan President Daniel Toroitich arap Moi is dead. This was announced in a presidential proclamation by President Uhuru Kenyatta. Moi, who has been battling ill health for the last several years, was pronounce…

Feb 3, 2020
Results of DV-2021 Green Card Lottery to be Available Starting on May 5th, 2020
Immigration

Results of DV-2021 Green Card Lottery to be Available Starting on May 5th, 2020

Results for individuals who participated in last year’s green card (Diversity Visa) lottery will be available online starting on May 5th, 2020. Those who participated in the DV-2021 lottery that ran between October 2…

Feb 3, 2020
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Tanzania, Sudan Disqualified from the US Green Card Lottery
Immigration

Tanzania, Sudan Disqualified from the US Green Card Lottery

The Trump administration on Friday disqualified Tanzania and Sudan from participating in the diversity visa program, popularly known as the green card lottery. The Department of Homeland Security also announced a bar…

Feb 3, 2020
Why You Need to Invest in Ngong and Kangundo Road Areas
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Why You Need to Invest in Ngong and Kangundo Road Areas

The year has just begun and investors are on the lookout for properties to invest in either to settle their families or for future investments. Today, we focus on Ngong and Kangundo Road and why every investor is look…

Feb 3, 2020
Trump Restricts Immigration for Six Additional Countries Including Nigeria, Tanzania, Eritrea, and Sudan
Immigration

Trump Restricts Immigration for Six Additional Countries Including Nigeria, Tanzania, Eritrea, and Sudan

The Trump administration on Friday expanded his controversial travel ban to include more countries, among them four African. On Friday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said it is banning immigration visas fr…

Jan 31, 2020
Death Announcement for Barbara Machira aka "Princess Shiro Barbz", a Kenyan Pastor in Birmingham, Alabama
Obituaries

Death Announcement for Barbara Machira aka "Princess Shiro Barbz", a Kenyan Pastor in Birmingham, Alabama

The Fellowship of Ministers in Birmingham, Alabama are announcing the promotion to glory of one of our ministers of the gospel, Ms. Barbara Machira aka “Princess Shiro Barbz”, that took place on Sunday 26th, January 2…

Jan 31, 2020
USCIS Changing How it Processes Green Cards for EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
Immigration

USCIS Changing How it Processes Green Cards for EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is changing how it processes EB-5 Visa petitions. Starting March 31, 2020, USCIS says it is will prioritize petitions for individuals whose visas are currently availab…

Jan 29, 2020
Announcing the Sudden Passing of Jacob Simatwa of St. Louis, Missouri
Obituaries

Announcing the Sudden Passing of Jacob Simatwa of St. Louis, Missouri

It is with heavy heart that we sadly announce the sudden passing of Jacob Simatwa of Endebess, Kitale-Kenya and a member of the Kenyan community in the United States. Jacob died on January 24th, 2020 while living in S…

Jan 29, 2020
Number of People Who Became US Citizens Rose to 833,978 in Fiscal Year 2019
Immigration

Number of People Who Became US Citizens Rose to 833,978 in Fiscal Year 2019

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) approved a total of 833,978 applications for citizenship in the 2019 fiscal year ending September 30, 2019. This marks about a 10 per cent increase in the num…

Jan 28, 2020
Username Delivers Title Deeds for the Ngong Project, Including to Clients in the Diaspora
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Username Delivers Title Deeds for the Ngong Project, Including to Clients in the Diaspora

Our clients have received their title deeds after investing in our Ngong projects. This includes Reverend John Bosco who invested in the project while in the USA. All out projects have ready title deeds and once your…

Jan 27, 2020
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