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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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Kenyan Man, Kithinji Lee Kinoti, Reported Missing in Montgomery County, Maryland
Diaspora

Kenyan Man, Kithinji Lee Kinoti, Reported Missing in Montgomery County, Maryland

Montgomery County (Maryland) police are asking for the public’s help in locating a Kenyan man who has been missing Ince December 22nd. Police say 32-year-old Kithinji Lee Kinoti, of North Bethesda, was last seen in th…

Dec 28, 2019
Female Kenya Police Officers Directed to Do Away with Fancy Hairstyles
Kenya

Female Kenya Police Officers Directed to Do Away with Fancy Hairstyles

Kenya female police officers have been ordered to do away with flashy hairstyles to comply with the Kenya police dress code. In a circular signed by Deputy Inspector-General of Police Edward Mbugua and dated December…

Dec 26, 2019
85-Year-Old Woman Charged with Murder after the Double Shooting of Two Kenyan Sisters in Federal Way, Washington
Diaspora

85-Year-Old Woman Charged with Murder after the Double Shooting of Two Kenyan Sisters in Federal Way, Washington

An 85-year-old in Federal Way, Washington has charged with premeditated murder and first degree assault in the shooting of two sisters. The shooting led to the death of one of the two sisters. Police say they responde…

Dec 25, 2019
Mwakilishi Blog
Blog

Here Are Top Do's and Dont's of Your 2019 Christmas and New Year Festivities

Do's 1. Spend wisely Make sure that you have spent what is absolutely necessary and try your best to save a portion of your hard earned money. 2. Practice Philanthropy Giving is caring. Practice philanthropy this seas…

Dec 25, 2019
Death Announcement for Mr. Stephen Munyiri of Baltimore, Maryland
Obituaries

Death Announcement for Mr. Stephen Munyiri of Baltimore, Maryland

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Stephen Munyiri of Baltimore, Maryland on December 19, 2019 at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center, after illness. He was the son of Esther Wacuka Karigu…

Dec 23, 2019
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Optiven Sponsored Students Score Top KCSE Marks
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Optiven Sponsored Students Score Top KCSE Marks

Back in the year 2016, Optiven Foundation undertook to sponsor several orphans to access the high school education. We have our top student Master Dave Odiwuor, from Maranda High School who scored a strong A Minus. Ou…

Dec 22, 2019
2019 KCSE Results Expected to be Released Today, December 18th
Kenya

2019 KCSE Results Expected to be Released Today, December 18th

Results of the 2019 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) are expected to be released today, December 18th, 2019. Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha is expected to brief President Uhuru Kenyatta at St…

Dec 18, 2019
Death Announcement: Grace Nwendo Ramtu of Silver Spring, Maryland
Obituaries

Death Announcement: Grace Nwendo Ramtu of Silver Spring, Maryland

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the death on December 4, 2019 of our dear beloved Sister Grace Nwendo Ramtu. Daughter to the late Albert Joseph Ramtu, and the late Monica Wangui Chege. Sister to, Betty Ram…

Dec 17, 2019
Multiple DUI Convictions Could Make Immigrants Ineligible for Citizenship, Says USCIS
Immigration

Multiple DUI Convictions Could Make Immigrants Ineligible for Citizenship, Says USCIS

A new directive from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) says two or more Driving under Influence (DUI) convictions could make an immigrant ineligible for immigration benefits such as citizenship. In a…

Dec 13, 2019
Death Announcement: David Mungai Waweru of Baltimore, Maryland
Obituaries

Death Announcement: David Mungai Waweru of Baltimore, Maryland

It is with profound sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Mr. David Mungai Waweru on 12/09/19 at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore after a short illness. He was the s…

Dec 11, 2019
Username Investments Ltd Awarded the Best Land Company in the Use of Digital Tech Solutions
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Username Investments Ltd Awarded the Best Land Company in the Use of Digital Tech Solutions

Username Investment Ltd. won the Best Land Company in the use of Digital Tech Solutions during the 3rd Digital Tech Excellence Awards held at Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi. The event, organized by Digital Events, wa…

Dec 9, 2019
Some US Permanent Residents Can Now Renew their Green Cards Online
Immigration

Some US Permanent Residents Can Now Renew their Green Cards Online

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has made it easier for some permanent residents to renew their green cards. Green card holders who meet certain criteria can now apply to renew or replace…

Dec 7, 2019
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Optiven Thanks Diaspora Community as Hundreds Are Offered Fully Paid Holiday for a Record 6th Time
Diaspora

Optiven Thanks Diaspora Community as Hundreds Are Offered Fully Paid Holiday for a Record 6th Time

Optiven Group has a vision of economically and socially empowering and Transforming the society. As a follow-up to this vision, hundreds of customers whose majority are from Diaspora were given a treat of the end of y…

Dec 2, 2019
US Citizens and Permanent Residents Can Petition for their Relatives Green Cards, But the Wait Time Could Be Really Long
Immigration

US Citizens and Permanent Residents Can Petition for their Relatives Green Cards, But the Wait Time Could Be Really Long

US citizens and permanent residents can petition their relatives residing either abroad or in the US for permanent resident visas (green cards). The visas are however categorized based on whether the petitioner is a U…

Nov 30, 2019
Optiven Partners With Tuskys for Unique 60 Days Of Christmas Campaign
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Optiven Partners With Tuskys for Unique 60 Days Of Christmas Campaign

What could be more important than sharing the joy of Christmas with your loved ones?  For many it is the peace of celebration of life with their relatives and friends while for some it is the sheer joy of the season c…

Nov 29, 2019
Kenyan Man Charged with a Series of Sexual Offenses in the UK
Diaspora

Kenyan Man Charged with a Series of Sexual Offenses in the UK

A Kenyan man in Essex, England faces several sexual offenses allegedly committed over an 11-year period. 48-year-old Anthony Kamau has been charged with two counts of assault by touching, four counts of engaging in no…

Nov 28, 2019
Canada Has Issued over 78900 Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence So Far in 2019 through the Express Entry Program
Immigration

Canada Has Issued over 78900 Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence So Far in 2019 through the Express Entry Program

The government of Canada has so far this year issued 78,900 invitations to apply for permanent residence in 2019 through the Express Entry program. This is after the government issued 3,600 invitations to apply (ITAs)…

Nov 28, 2019
USCIS Makes Policy Change on Marriage-Based Green Card Petitions
Immigration

USCIS Makes Policy Change on Marriage-Based Green Card Petitions

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has changed its policy on conditional permanent residents who need to file a new application. Starting November 21st, immigrants who obtained a Conditional Permane…

Nov 27, 2019
Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Denying Visas to Prospective Immigrants over Health Insurance
Immigration

Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Denying Visas to Prospective Immigrants over Health Insurance

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s plans to deny visas to immigrants who cannot prove they will have insurance within 30 days of entering the country or that they have resources to cover their own…

Nov 27, 2019
Mwakilishi Blog
Blog

I Arrived in the US at 20 Years Old with No Idea How Life Would Unfold; Now at 40, What Have I Learned?

It has been 20 years since I arrived in the U.S. from Kenyan - where did time go? I was 20 years old when I got to Atlanta with no idea how life would unfold. Now at 40 years old, What have I learned? The land of milk…

Nov 25, 2019
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