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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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Two Drivers Needed in Las Vegas to Drive Visiting Kenyan Youth Soccer Team Around for 7 Days
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Two Drivers Needed in Las Vegas to Drive Visiting Kenyan Youth Soccer Team Around for 7 Days

I am looking for two (2) drivers in the Las Vegas, Nevada area to drive two 14-seater vans for a period of 7 days. We have a group of Kenyan Soccer youth coming to to Las Vegas from February 13th, 2020 to February 19t…

Jan 27, 2020
Supreme Court Votes in Favor of the Trump Administration "Public Charge" Policy that Denies Green Cards to Immigrants Who Receive Public Benefits
Immigration

Supreme Court Votes in Favor of the Trump Administration "Public Charge" Policy that Denies Green Cards to Immigrants Who Receive Public Benefits

The US Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the Trump administration can proceed with implementing  the ”public charge” rule, which denies green cards to immigrants that use or are deemed likely to receive public benefi…

Jan 27, 2020
576,667 Green Card Applications Approved in the 2019 Fiscal Year
Immigration

576,667 Green Card Applications Approved in the 2019 Fiscal Year

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) approved a total of 576,667 green card petitions (Form I-485, Adjustment of Status) in the 2019 fiscal year, data recently released by the Department of Homel…

Jan 27, 2020
Kobe Bryant's Second-Born Daughter Gianna Maria, 13, Also Dies in Crash that Killed Her Father
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Kobe Bryant's Second-Born Daughter Gianna Maria, 13, Also Dies in Crash that Killed Her Father

Former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter Gianna "Gigi" Maria-Onore also died in the Sunday morning helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and four other people on board, TMZ reports. TMZ reports that…

Jan 26, 2020
Former NBA Superstar Kobe Bryant Dies in a Helicopter Crash
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Former NBA Superstar Kobe Bryant Dies in a Helicopter Crash

Former NBA superstar Kobe Brant has died. Bryant died in a helicopter crash near Calabasas, California, 30 minuets from downtown Los Angeles on Sunday morning. TMZ and ABC News report that all people onboard died in t…

Jan 26, 2020
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US Imposes New Visa Rules for Pregnant Women Aimed at Curbing "Birth Tourism"
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US Imposes New Visa Rules for Pregnant Women Aimed at Curbing "Birth Tourism"

The US State Department on Thursday published a new rule that aims to deny tourist visas to pregnant women if consular officials believe the their primary purpose of their visit is to give birth in the United States…

Jan 23, 2020
Canada Invites 3400 to Apply for Permanent Residence through the Express Entry Program
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Canada Invites 3400 to Apply for Permanent Residence through the Express Entry Program

The government of Canada has issued 3,400 innovations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence in a new Express Entry draw held on Wednesday, January 22nd. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required…

Jan 22, 2020
Trump Administration Plans to Make it Harder for Pregnant Women to Get Us Tourist Visas
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Trump Administration Plans to Make it Harder for Pregnant Women to Get Us Tourist Visas

The Trump administration intends to make it header for pregnant individuals from foreign countries to obtain tourist visas to the United States. In draft documents of the plan obtained by BuzzFeed News, consular offic…

Jan 22, 2020
Clerk Job Vacancy at the Kenya Embassy in Washington, DC
Diaspora

Clerk Job Vacancy at the Kenya Embassy in Washington, DC

The Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Washington DC invites applications from all suitable qualified persons for the position of a Clerk. Successful applicants will be hired on full-time two (2) year renewable contr…

Jan 21, 2020
Failure to Update Your Address with USCIS Could Lead to Your Undeliverable Green Card, Work Authorization Card or Travel Document Being Destroyed
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Failure to Update Your Address with USCIS Could Lead to Your Undeliverable Green Card, Work Authorization Card or Travel Document Being Destroyed

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires permanent residents as well as applicants for all immigration benefits to report to USCIS a change of address within 10 days of relocation. Failure to inform US…

Jan 21, 2020
Job Vacancy at the Kenya Embassy in Washington, DC: Driver/Protocol Assistant
Diaspora

Job Vacancy at the Kenya Embassy in Washington, DC: Driver/Protocol Assistant

The Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Washington DC invites applications from all suitable qualified persons for the position of Driver/Protocol Assistant. Successful applicants will be hired on full-time two (2) ye…

Jan 21, 2020
It's All Systems Go at Amani Ridge, Set to Be One of the Best Developments in Kiambu
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It's All Systems Go at Amani Ridge, Set to Be One of the Best Developments in Kiambu

Today was a beehive of activities at Amani Ridge, the place of Peace.    It's  all systems go to beat the promise made to customers. The property has special favor - we got title deeds in record time, the suppliers of…

Jan 21, 2020
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Unable to Board any Flight to Kenya from Europe, Miguna Miguna Returns to Canada
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Unable to Board any Flight to Kenya from Europe, Miguna Miguna Returns to Canada

Miguna Miguna on Tuesday returned to Canada, over two weeks after he left Canada for a trip to Kenya. Miguna arrived in Berlin, Germany on January 5th and got ready to board a Lufthansa connecting flight to Nairobi bu…

Jan 21, 2020
Blogger Cyprian Nyakundi Arrested over Attempted Sh17.5 Million Extortion
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Blogger Cyprian Nyakundi Arrested over Attempted Sh17.5 Million Extortion

Kenyan blogger Cyprian Nyakundi was on Monday arrested by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over alleged blackmail and extortion. Nyakundi and an associate of his, Emmanuel Nyamweya Ong’…

Jan 20, 2020
USCIS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs - Only Three African Countries in the List
Immigration

USCIS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs - Only Three African Countries in the List

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of State, have announced the list of countries whose nationals are eligible to parti…

Jan 16, 2020
USCIS Issued 128,451 Green Cards in the Fourth Quarter of 2019
Immigration

USCIS Issued 128,451 Green Cards in the Fourth Quarter of 2019

The US government approved a total of 128,451 green card applications (Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) in the 4th quarter of the 2019 fiscal year. Data released by US Citizens…

Jan 16, 2020
247,246 Immigrants Became US Citizens in the Fourth Quarter of 2019, Newly Released Data by USCIS Indicates
Immigration

247,246 Immigrants Became US Citizens in the Fourth Quarter of 2019, Newly Released Data by USCIS Indicates

The United States government approved 247,246 applications for naturalization in the 4th quarter of the 2019 fiscal year (July 1st - September 30, 2019), newly released data by the US Citizenship and Immigration Servi…

Jan 16, 2020
USCIS Announces H-1B Online Pre-Registration Will Take Place March 1-20, 2020
Immigration

USCIS Announces H-1B Online Pre-Registration Will Take Place March 1-20, 2020

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the pre-registration period for fiscal year 2021 H-1B cap-subject petitions will run from March 1, 2020 to March 20, 2020. During this time-frame, USC…

Jan 14, 2020
Affordable Plots for Sale in Ngong
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Affordable Plots for Sale in Ngong

Park Estate - Ngong, a project by Username Investments Ltd is an inviting residential area and good investment choice for many reasons. The project is located a 10-minute drive from Ngong Town in a developing resident…

Jan 13, 2020
Tips on Maintaining Your Green Card Status and Eligibility to File for US Citizenship
Immigration

Tips on Maintaining Your Green Card Status and Eligibility to File for US Citizenship

Close to one million immigrants receive permanent resident status in the United State each year. Getting this status gives lawful permanent residents, also known as green card holders, the right to live and work in th…

Jan 11, 2020
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