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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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USCIS to Use Fake Social Media Accounts to Monitor Visa, Green Card and Citizenship Applicants
Immigration

USCIS to Use Fake Social Media Accounts to Monitor Visa, Green Card and Citizenship Applicants

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can now create fake social media accounts to monitor foreign nationals seeking visa, green cards, and citizenship. USCIS, an agency within the Department of Homeland Sec…

Sep 3, 2019
Death Announcement for Sophia Njenga, Who Passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Obituaries

Death Announcement for Sophia Njenga, Who Passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma

We regret to announce the death of Sophia Njenga mother of Asaph Muigai (Tulsa, Oklahoma) and others in Kenya. Mother in law to Susan Miracho (Tulsa)and grandmother to Daniella. Sophia came to visit and sought medical…

Sep 2, 2019
Various Ways to Get a US Green Card (Permanent Residency)
Immigration

Various Ways to Get a US Green Card (Permanent Residency)

Each year, millions of people seeks for ways to migrate to the United States. There are however limited ways of doing so, and even more limited slots available for those intending to move to the country as permanent r…

Aug 31, 2019
Requirements for Becoming a US Citizen through Naturalization
Immigration

Requirements for Becoming a US Citizen through Naturalization

Each year, between 700,000 and 800,000 permanent residents become naturalized US citizens. In fiscal year 2018, approximately 757,000 green card holders were naturalized while the number over the last decade stands at…

Aug 30, 2019
USCIS Issues Policy Manual Update on Citizenship of Children of US Government Employees or Military Stationed Abroad
Immigration

USCIS Issues Policy Manual Update on Citizenship of Children of US Government Employees or Military Stationed Abroad

The Trump administration on Wednesday released policy manual update stating that children born to US government employees and members of the US armed forces who are employed or stationed outside the United States will…

Aug 28, 2019
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Body of a Kenyan Man Found Floating in the Water at a Bird Sanctuary in Methuen, Massachusetts
Diaspora

Body of a Kenyan Man Found Floating in the Water at a Bird Sanctuary in Methuen, Massachusetts

The body of a young Kenyan man was on Sunday found in the water at the Nevins Bird Sanctuary in Methuen, Massachusetts. Police were called to the scene on Sunday around noon by two people walking on the trails near th…

Aug 27, 2019
DV-2019 Winners Have Until September 30th to Secure a Green Card Interview and Visa
Immigration

DV-2019 Winners Have Until September 30th to Secure a Green Card Interview and Visa

Individuals who  participated in the Diversity Visa program for fiscal year 2019 (DV-2019), also known as the Green Card Lottery, have until September 30, 2019 to have checked whether they won and secured a visa. The…

Aug 25, 2019
How to Avoid Losing Your Green Card Or Becoming Ineligible for Naturalization
Immigration

How to Avoid Losing Your Green Card Or Becoming Ineligible for Naturalization

Each year, about one million people receive US permanent resident status, also known as green cards. Lawful US permanent resident status gives an individual the right to live and work permanently in the United States…

Aug 24, 2019
US Reality TV Show 90 ay Fiancé Features Kenyan, Akinyi. Follow Her Journey As She Moves to the US on a K-1 Visa
Entertainment

US Reality TV Show 90 ay Fiancé Features Kenyan, Akinyi. Follow Her Journey As She Moves to the US on a K-1 Visa

A Kenyan is featured in the current season of American reality TV show 90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days. Season 3 of the show, which premiered on Sunday, August 4th on the TLC channel, features among others Akinyi, a…

Aug 23, 2019
Bonaberi Offers Reliable, Timely and Cost-Effective Shipping Services from the US to Kenya
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Bonaberi Offers Reliable, Timely and Cost-Effective Shipping Services from the US to Kenya

Bonaberi Shipping, a fully licensed, insured and bonded company, provides reliable, timely and cost-effective shipping services from the US to Kenya. Bonaberi  specializes in containers, construction, hospital, agricu…

Aug 22, 2019
Canada's Aug 20th Express Entry Draw Invites 3600 Candidates to Apply for Permanent Residency, Targets 81400 for 2019
Immigration

Canada's Aug 20th Express Entry Draw Invites 3600 Candidates to Apply for Permanent Residency, Targets 81400 for 2019

The Canadian government has invited 3,600 individuals who participated in the Express Entry to apply for the country’s permanent residence in the latest draw held on Tuesday, August 20th. The cut-off Comprehensive Ran…

Aug 20, 2019
States Sue Trump Administration over New Rule to Deny Green Cards to Poor Immigrants
Immigration

States Sue Trump Administration over New Rule to Deny Green Cards to Poor Immigrants

The states of New York, Connecticut and Vermont, as well as New York City on Tuesday sued the federal government over the Trump administration’s new rule to block immigrants who have ever used public assistance from a…

Aug 20, 2019
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Trump Administration Tightens Work Permit Rules for Immigrants Paroled into the US
Immigration

Trump Administration Tightens Work Permit Rules for Immigrants Paroled into the US

The Trump administration on Monday issued a new policy guideline that tightens in issuance of work permits to immigrants who have been paroled into the United States, including those who are otherwise inadmissible. In…

Aug 20, 2019
Death Announcement: Moses Kahiga Ndugo
Obituaries

Death Announcement: Moses Kahiga Ndugo

It is with profound sadness to announce the death of Moses Kahiga Ndugo that occurred on  August 16th, 2019. He is the Son to Frederick Muiruri  Ndugo and Catherine Wanjiru Ndugo. Husband to Grace Kahiga. Father to Pe…

Aug 19, 2019
Username Investment Ltd. Wins the Coveted 2019 Diaspora Market Land Selling Company Award
Real Estate

Username Investment Ltd. Wins the Coveted 2019 Diaspora Market Land Selling Company Award

Username Investment Ltd. won the coveted 2019 Diaspora Market Land Selling Company Award during the recently held Real Estate Excellence Awards Gala Dinner at Movenpick Hotel in Westlands, Nairobi. The award targeted…

Aug 19, 2019
Arsenal and WorldRemit Launch Second Edition of Future Stars
Sports

Arsenal and WorldRemit Launch Second Edition of Future Stars

Arsenal and online money transfer service, WorldRemit, are offering one male and one female football coach from Africa or the Americas the chance to attend an exclusive training program with Arsenal Football Developme…

Aug 19, 2019
Canada's Latest Express Entry Draw Invites 3600 Candidates to Apply for Permanent Residency
Immigration

Canada's Latest Express Entry Draw Invites 3600 Candidates to Apply for Permanent Residency

The Canadian government has invited 3,600 individuals who participated in the Express Entry to apply for the country’s permanent residence in the latest draw held on Monday, August 12th. The cut-off Comprehensive Rank…

Aug 13, 2019
Trump Administration to Deny Green Cards, Citizenship to Immigrants Who Use Public Benefits
Immigration

Trump Administration to Deny Green Cards, Citizenship to Immigrants Who Use Public Benefits

The Trump administration has announced new policy that makes it tougher for legal immigrants in the United States to obtain permanent residency or citizenship. In a policy titled “Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grou…

Aug 12, 2019
Sudden Death of Kevin Kabuga in Baltimore, Maryland
Obituaries

Sudden Death of Kevin Kabuga in Baltimore, Maryland

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden death of Kevin Kabuga that occurred on Monday, August 5th, 2019 at 5:05pm in Baltimore, Maryland. Kevin collapsed and was rushed to North West hospital but he could…

Aug 11, 2019
Passing to Glory of John Karanja of Lynnwood, WA, Who Was Found Unresponsive in His Car
Obituaries

Passing to Glory of John Karanja of Lynnwood, WA, Who Was Found Unresponsive in His Car

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing to glory of John Karanja, who was found in his car unresponsive in Kent, Washington and was pronounced dead on August 5th, 2019. John is survived by his lovely wife Chari…

Aug 9, 2019
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