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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.

3,429 articles

Norah Chelagat, a Kenyan Student at Stanford University Died of Suicide, Says Medical Examiner
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Norah Chelagat, a Kenyan Student at Stanford University Died of Suicide, Says Medical Examiner

The Santa Clara (California) Medical Examiner’s Office says a Kenyan student at Stanford University who was found dead in the dorm room in June died by suicide from poisoning. 24-year-old Norah Borus Chelagat was foun…

Nov 5, 2019
Death Announcement: Francis Mwangi - Father to Lucy Wambui Mwangi of Baltimore, MD
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Death Announcement: Francis Mwangi - Father to Lucy Wambui Mwangi of Baltimore, MD

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Francis Mwangi of Kinangop, Kenya, on Nov 3rd, 2019. He was husband to Elizabeth Wangui and beloved father to Lucy Wambui Mwangi of Baltimore, M…

Nov 5, 2019
Green Card Lottery Registration for FY 2021 (DV-2021) Closes in a Few Hours
Immigration

Green Card Lottery Registration for FY 2021 (DV-2021) Closes in a Few Hours

The registration period for the US Diversity Visa Program for fiscal year 2021 (DV-2021), commonly known as the Green Card Lottery, ends in a few hours, at 12pm EST (Tuesday, November 5th). The State Department, which…

Nov 5, 2019
Death Announcement: Sylvia Kiarie of Marietta, Georgia
Obituaries

Death Announcement: Sylvia Kiarie of Marietta, Georgia

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing on of Sylvia Kiarie of Marietta, Georgia. She was daughter to Peter Kiarie and Rosemary Kiarie. She was sister to Pauline Kiarie and Sheila Kiarie. We shall have pr…

Nov 4, 2019
Green Card Lottery Registration Period Ends Tomorrow - Tuesday, November 5th at 12pm EST
Immigration

Green Card Lottery Registration Period Ends Tomorrow - Tuesday, November 5th at 12pm EST

The registration period for the US Diversity Visa Program for fiscal year 2021 (DV-2021), commonly known as the Green Card Lottery, ends tomorrow, November 5th, 2019 at 12pm EST. The registration period started on Oct…

Nov 4, 2019
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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump's Health Insurance Requirements for Immigrants Seeking Visas
Immigration

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump's Health Insurance Requirements for Immigrants Seeking Visas

A federal judge in Portland, Oregon on Saturday put a temporary injunction on a Trump administration rule change on immigrants that was set to take effect on Sunday. US District Judge Michael Simon granted a temporary…

Nov 3, 2019
Death Announcement: Margaret "Maggie" Thogori Guchu of Austin, Texas
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Death Announcement: Margaret "Maggie" Thogori Guchu of Austin, Texas

It is with humble acceptance we announce the death of our beloved Margaret Thogori Guchu (Maggie) of Austin, Texas, formally of Wichita, Kansas and San Antonio Texas, who was suddenly called to be with the Lord on Oct…

Nov 2, 2019
Department of Homeland Security Extends Temporary Protected Status Documents for Six Countries
Immigration

Department of Homeland Security Extends Temporary Protected Status Documents for Six Countries

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Friday extended the validity of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) documentation for six countries through January 4, 2021. The extension applies to nationals of Haiti, El Sa…

Nov 1, 2019
Username Investment Ltd is in Qatar to Showcase Affordable Land Investment Opportunities in Kenya
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Username Investment Ltd is in Qatar to Showcase Affordable Land Investment Opportunities in Kenya

Have you been looking for genuine and affordable land investment opportunities from as low as KSh199,000 in Kenya? Our Team from Username Investment Ltd, a leading genuine Real Estate company offering high potential a…

Nov 1, 2019
Children of US Immigration Have Higher Rates of Upward Mobility than those of US-Born Parents, Researchers Say
Immigration

Children of US Immigration Have Higher Rates of Upward Mobility than those of US-Born Parents, Researchers Say

Children of US immigrants have higher rates of upward mobility than children of US-born parents, research indicates. In a paper circulated by the National Bureau of Economic Research, researchers say many immigrants o…

Nov 1, 2019
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Sued in Federal Court over Rule Change on Application Fee Waivers
Immigration

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Sued in Federal Court over Rule Change on Application Fee Waivers

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has been sued in federal court by immigration organizations that are challenging the agency’s new policy to stop application fee waivers for immigration benefits a…

Nov 1, 2019
US Citizens Can Now File Green Card Petitions (Form I-130) for their Relatives Online
Immigration

US Citizens Can Now File Green Card Petitions (Form I-130) for their Relatives Online

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that US citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) who would like to petition a green card for a relative can now do so online, through Form I-130, Pet…

Oct 31, 2019
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Kenyan Student Erick Kang'ethe Found Dead on the Campus of University of Massachusetts Amherst
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Kenyan Student Erick Kang'ethe Found Dead on the Campus of University of Massachusetts Amherst

A Kenyan studying Computer Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst was on Wednesday night found dead on campus. UMass police say a man, later on Thursday identified as Erick Kang’ethe, was found dead in…

Oct 31, 2019
New Policy that Denies Green Cards to Applicants without Health Insurance Goes into Effect on Sunday, November 3rd
Immigration

New Policy that Denies Green Cards to Applicants without Health Insurance Goes into Effect on Sunday, November 3rd

A significant new policy change affecting green card applicants is set to take effect on Sunday, November 3rd. Starting on November 3rd, applicants applying for green cards from outside the United States will need to…

Oct 31, 2019
Live-in Nanny Needed in Bowie, Maryland
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Live-in Nanny Needed in Bowie, Maryland

A family of three in Bowie, Maryland is looking  for a nurturing live-in Nanny to help care for our 8-month old daughter. Responsibilities: Infant care to include baby food prep, general care, safety, activities as in…

Oct 31, 2019
Canada Has Issued over 71000 Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence So Far in 2019 through the Express Entry Program
Immigration

Canada Has Issued over 71000 Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence So Far in 2019 through the Express Entry Program

The Canadian government on Tuesday, October 30th issued 3,900 Express Entry candidates with Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) for the October 30th draw…

Oct 30, 2019
Death and Funeral Announcement for Cecilia Gichane-Bell of East Palo Alto, California
Obituaries

Death and Funeral Announcement for Cecilia Gichane-Bell of East Palo Alto, California

It is with profound grief and sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Cecilia Gichane-Bell. Our beloved Cici passed away on  Thursday October 24th 2019 after battling leukemia for over a year. Prayers and F…

Oct 29, 2019
Registration Period for 2021 Diversity Visa Program (Green Card Lottery) Ends Next Week
Immigration

Registration Period for 2021 Diversity Visa Program (Green Card Lottery) Ends Next Week

The registration period for the Diversity Visa program for the fiscal year 2021 (DV-2021), also known as the Green Card Lottery, ends in a week. The registration period, which started on October 2nd, ends on Tuesday…

Oct 29, 2019
US Department of Homeland Security Unveils a New Security-Enhanced Travel Document
Immigration

US Department of Homeland Security Unveils a New Security-Enhanced Travel Document

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has unveiled a new security-enhanced travel document that has looks similar to a US passport. The agency says the new document, which went into production on October 24th…

Oct 28, 2019
Registration for the 2021 Green Card Lottery Ends in Two Weeks
Immigration

Registration for the 2021 Green Card Lottery Ends in Two Weeks

The registration period for the Diversity Visa program for fiscal year 2021 (DV-2021) ends in two weeks. Registration for the program, also known as the Green Card Lottery, started on October 2nd, 2019 and ends at 12p…

Oct 22, 2019
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