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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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Japanese Billionaire Giving Away $9 million to Randomly-Selected Twitter Followers to See if Money Impacts Happiness
World

Japanese Billionaire Giving Away $9 million to Randomly-Selected Twitter Followers to See if Money Impacts Happiness

(ABC News) Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa, who sent the internet reeling with a massive money giveaway last year, is back at it again -- pledging to give more than $9 million to randomly-selected Twitter follower…

Jan 11, 2020
Promotion to Glory of Eric Mwangi of Alpharetta, Georgia
Obituaries

Promotion to Glory of Eric Mwangi of Alpharetta, Georgia

It is with humble acceptance of God's will that we announce the promotion to glory of Eric Mwangi of Alpharetta, Georgia. He was beloved son to Elder Gathara Thumbi and Apostle Nyambura Thumbi . Brother to Malkia Mumb…

Jan 11, 2020
Confessed Kenyan Drug Trafficker Ibrahim Akasha Sentenced to 23 Years in US Federal Prison
Kenya

Confessed Kenyan Drug Trafficker Ibrahim Akasha Sentenced to 23 Years in US Federal Prison

Confessed Kenyan drug trafficker Ibrahim Akasha has been sentenced to 23 years in federal prison in the United States. Judge Victor Marrero of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on…

Jan 11, 2020
Iran Admits it Unintentionally Shot Down Ukrainian Plane that Crashed on Wednesday, Killing all 176 On Board
World

Iran Admits it Unintentionally Shot Down Ukrainian Plane that Crashed on Wednesday, Killing all 176 On Board

The government of Iran on Saturday said it unintentionally shot down the Ukrainian plane that crashed over the Iranian airspace on Wednesday, killing all 176 people on board. The place a Boeing 737, being operated by…

Jan 11, 2020
UK Issues Travel Advisory on Kenya
Kenya

UK Issues Travel Advisory on Kenya

The United Kingdom has issued a travel advisory for its citizens traveling to Kenya, following the Manda Bay attack. The advisory, through the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), asks UK citizens to avoid certai…

Jan 11, 2020
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The Year 2020 Property Industry Outlook

The year 2020 has started in earnest. As property developers, we are extremely Optimistic in regards to the year 2020. There are several reasons why there is a positive vibe. We believe that the national government wi…

Jan 10, 2020
Death Announcement: Joe Shiteyia Shiluli of Charlotte, North Carolina
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Death Announcement: Joe Shiteyia Shiluli of Charlotte, North Carolina

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the death of our dear beloved brother Mr. Joe Shiteyia Shiluli of Charlotte, NC, USA on Tuesday January 7, 2020. Joe was originally from Wagondo Village, Idakho South, Kakam…

Jan 10, 2020
Kenyan-Born Man in Michigan Pleads Guilty to Supporting Terrorist Group ISIS, Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison
Diaspora

Kenyan-Born Man in Michigan Pleads Guilty to Supporting Terrorist Group ISIS, Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison

A Kenyan-born man on Tuesday pleaded guilty to supporting the Islamic State group (ISIS) in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Tuesday. Muse Abdikadir Muse, 21, of Lansing, Michigan, pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court i…

Jan 9, 2020
Federal Court Upholds Ruling Blocking 'Public Charge' Rule that Would Deny Green Cards to Poor Immigrants
Immigration

Federal Court Upholds Ruling Blocking 'Public Charge' Rule that Would Deny Green Cards to Poor Immigrants

A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld a lower court ruling blocking the Trump administration from enacting a new “public charge” rule to deny green cards and visas to immigrants. The three-judge panel of the Sec…

Jan 9, 2020
Live-in Nanny Wanted in Maryland
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Live-in Nanny Wanted in Maryland

A small Kenyan family in Maryland is seeking to find a live-in lady helper to assist with caring for 2 young children (school-going age) and help with light house chores. If interested, please contact 202-340-0536.

Jan 9, 2020
Canada Invites 3400 to Apply for Permanent Residence in First Express Entry Draw of 2020, Targets 85800 Invitations for the Year
Immigration

Canada Invites 3400 to Apply for Permanent Residence in First Express Entry Draw of 2020, Targets 85800 Invitations for the Year

In the first draw of 2020, the Canadian government on Tuesday issued 3,400 invitations to apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residence through the Express Entry program. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)…

Jan 8, 2020
Mwakilishi Blog
Blog

UN Declares 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health: Commemorating it Could Be a Diasporan Business Opportunity

What can we bring you? Is a standard question when friends and relatives visit. My answer was always mawe from the supermarket, and sure enough, when they explained what it was at Customs, the product was allowed to p…

Jan 8, 2020
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Take Advantage of Username Investments New Year's Offer
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Take Advantage of Username Investments New Year's Offer

Have you been looking for affordable plots for sale in Konza? Take advantage of our new year offer and start your land investment journey this year. Selim Plains Konsa Why invest in Selim Plains Konza? Assured capital…

Jan 8, 2020
Air France Ejects Miguna Miguna from Paris-Nairobi Flight
Diaspora

Air France Ejects Miguna Miguna from Paris-Nairobi Flight

Miguna Miguna was on Tuesday night prevented from boarding an Air France flight bound for Nairobi from Charles De Daulle Airport in Paris, France. Miguna, who had earlier sent a photo taken inside a plane he said was…

Jan 7, 2020
US Granting Green Cards to Liberian Nationals Who Have Been Living in the Country Since 2014
Immigration

US Granting Green Cards to Liberian Nationals Who Have Been Living in the Country Since 2014

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has began accepting applications for some Liberian nationals to adjust status to lawful permanent resident under the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) program…

Jan 7, 2020
Here is a Great Opportunity Just for You - Fungua Decade Na Optiven
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Here is a Great Opportunity Just for You - Fungua Decade Na Optiven

A new decade has just kicked off with earnest. And here at Optiven, we have a deliberate intention to empower hundreds of Kenyans to start off with a solid foundation for this new decade. #FunguaDecadeNaOptiven now gi…

Jan 6, 2020
Death Announcement: Pastor Matthew Ochieng' of Baltimore, Maryland
Obituaries

Death Announcement: Pastor Matthew Ochieng' of Baltimore, Maryland

It is with great sadness to announce the sudden death of Pastor Matthew Ochieng' of Baltimore, Maryland on the morning of January 4th, 2020. Fundraiser: In order to send Pastor Ochieng' to his final resting place in K…

Jan 6, 2020
Death Announcement: Joseph Githua Ngumi of Durham, North Carolina
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Death Announcement: Joseph Githua Ngumi of Durham, North Carolina

Death has occurred of Joseph Githua Ngumi in Durham, North Carolina on December 26, 2019. He hails from Sigona Scheme in Kikuyu, Kenya. Joseph was the husband to the late Phyllis Wanjiru Githua, father to Eric Mugo Gi…

Jan 3, 2020
Appeal for Funds Towards Funeral Expenses for the Late Stephen Munyiri of Baltimore, Maryland
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Appeal for Funds Towards Funeral Expenses for the Late Stephen Munyiri of Baltimore, Maryland

The funeral committee and family of the late Stephen Munyiri thanks God for the $9,000 raised so far towards funeral costs. $9000 more is needed to get to the $18,000 needed to lay Mr. Munyiri to rest. Mr Munyiri pass…

Dec 31, 2019
Death Announcement: Emmanuel Kamau Mukere of Dallas, Texas
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Death Announcement: Emmanuel Kamau Mukere of Dallas, Texas

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Emmanuel Kamau Mukere, 47, who passed away at his home on the 17th December 2019 in Dallas, Texas. He was born to the parentage of Mrs. Margaret Wanjiru Kamau o…

Dec 28, 2019
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