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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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Uhuru and His Tantrums are Heading Nowhere!

That Uhuru has lost it was visible this last Sunday when he attended the Akorino sect meeting in Kasarani Gymnasium. Visibly upset, Uhuru took to using mother tongue to lash out at those from his camp who seem not to…

Jun 19, 2019
Promotion to Glory of Christopher Wanyonyi of Staten Island, New York
Obituaries

Promotion to Glory of Christopher Wanyonyi of Staten Island, New York

It is with humble acceptance that we announce the promotion to glory of Christopher Wanyonyi of Staten Island, New York. He was husband to Dorothy Muthoni and father to Jimmy, Esther, Julia, Alice  Mwangi and Bahati…

Jun 18, 2019
Kenya Embassy Requests Kenyans in the US to Schedule Appointments for Huduma Namba Online to Avoid Long Lines
Diaspora

Kenya Embassy Requests Kenyans in the US to Schedule Appointments for Huduma Namba Online to Avoid Long Lines

The Kenya Embassy in Washington, DC has taken steps to better manage the crowds that have been visiting the Embassy seeking Huduma Namba and ePassports. The Embassy now requires Kenyans, after they have filled the onl…

Jun 18, 2019
Kenyans in the US Frustrated with Long Lines, Disorganization as they Rush to Acquire Huduma Namba at the Embassy
Diaspora

Kenyans in the US Frustrated with Long Lines, Disorganization as they Rush to Acquire Huduma Namba at the Embassy

The deadline for Kenyans in the Diaspora to acquire Huduma Namba is two days away, and for many Kenyans living in the United States completing the application process at the Kenya Embassy in Washington, DC has been fr…

Jun 18, 2019
USCIS Announces New Approach to Reduce Green Card, Citizenship Applications Backlog
Immigration

USCIS Announces New Approach to Reduce Green Card, Citizenship Applications Backlog

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a new strategy it says will decrease processing times of green card and citizenship applications in some locations. USCIS on Monday said it…

Jun 17, 2019
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US Immigrant Population, Both Documented and Undocumented, at 44.4 Million
Immigration

US Immigrant Population, Both Documented and Undocumented, at 44.4 Million

The United States has more than 44 million immigrants, more than any other country in the world. The US immigrant population accounted for about one-fifth of the world’s migrants in 2017, statistics released by Pew Re…

Jun 17, 2019
USCIS to Demand Reimbursement from Sponsors if Immigrants Use Government Benefits
Immigration

USCIS to Demand Reimbursement from Sponsors if Immigrants Use Government Benefits

The Trump administration is warning immigrants that the person who signed their affidavit of support in their green card application process will be responsible the government if the immigrants receive welfare benefit…

Jun 15, 2019
Applying for a US Green Card or Student Visa? Here Are Some Common Immigration Scams to Avoid
Immigration

Applying for a US Green Card or Student Visa? Here Are Some Common Immigration Scams to Avoid

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) cautions individuals applying for different immigration benefits such as green cards or entering the Diversity Visa lottery to avoid common immigration sc…

Jun 14, 2019
820,748 Foreign Nationals Got US Permanent Residency (Green Cards) in First 3 Quarters of 2018
Immigration

820,748 Foreign Nationals Got US Permanent Residency (Green Cards) in First 3 Quarters of 2018

A total of 820,748 foreign nationals from around the world became US permanent residents in the first three quitters of the 2018 facial year, data from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) re…

Jun 13, 2019
Kamala Harris Unveils Immigration Plan to Provide Relief from Deportation, Path to Citizenship for Millions in the US
Immigration

Kamala Harris Unveils Immigration Plan to Provide Relief from Deportation, Path to Citizenship for Millions in the US

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Wednesday released a plan that offer relief from deportation an estimated 6 million undocumented immigrants and a path to citizenship to about 2.1 million immigrants…

Jun 12, 2019
Canada's June 12th Express Entry Draw Invites 3,350 Candidates to Apply for Permanent Residency, Targets 81,400 for 2019
Immigration

Canada's June 12th Express Entry Draw Invites 3,350 Candidates to Apply for Permanent Residency, Targets 81,400 for 2019

3,350 candidates have been issued with Innovations to Apply (ITAs) in the Canadian immigration authorities latest Express Entry draw. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for the June 12th draw was 465…

Jun 12, 2019
Ways of Getting a US Green Card (Permanent Residency)
Immigration

Ways of Getting a US Green Card (Permanent Residency)

Immigrants who wish to live in the United States on a permanent basis or foreigners who want to move to the US live and work here have a limited number of options on becoming US permanent residents. Permanent residenc…

Jun 11, 2019
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USCIS Resumes Premium Processing of all H-1B Cap-Subject Visa Petitions
Immigration

USCIS Resumes Premium Processing of all H-1B Cap-Subject Visa Petitions

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it is resuming premium processing of all H-1B cap-subject petitions for fiscal year 2020  starting June 10, 2019. Premium processing of…

Jun 11, 2019
Immigration Hardliner Ken Cucinelli Named Acting Director of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Immigration

Immigration Hardliner Ken Cucinelli Named Acting Director of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

An immigration hard-liner on Monday began his new job as acting director of Unites States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli (Republican), will begin leading…

Jun 10, 2019
NBA Star Dirk Nowitzki, Swedish-Kenyan Wife Jessica Olsson Begin Process of Becoming US Citizens
Sports

NBA Star Dirk Nowitzki, Swedish-Kenyan Wife Jessica Olsson Begin Process of Becoming US Citizens

Dirk Nowitzki and his wife Jessica Olsson have started the immigration process that will eventually have home become United States citizen, the just-retire NBA star recently said. Speaking to Dallas Morning News, Nowi…

Jun 8, 2019
These New Rules to the US Diversity Visa Program (Green Card Lottery) Could Disqualify Millions
Immigration

These New Rules to the US Diversity Visa Program (Green Card Lottery) Could Disqualify Millions

The US State Department this week announced two changes to the Diversity Visa Program - also known as Green Card Lottery. In changes announced in a document on the Federal Register, the State Department now explicitly…

Jun 8, 2019
Death Announcement for Rev. Steve Ndambuki Musau of Leesburg, Virginia
Obituaries

Death Announcement for Rev. Steve Ndambuki Musau of Leesburg, Virginia

It is with heavy hearts and a lifetime of memories that we announce the death of Rev. Steve Ndambuki Musau of Leesburg, Virginia, USA. Steve went to be with the Lord peacefully on June 4th, 2019. He was the loving hus…

Jun 7, 2019
757,000 People Became Naturalized US Citizens in 2018, a Five-Year High
Immigration

757,000 People Became Naturalized US Citizens in 2018, a Five-Year High

Latest data from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) shows that the agency processed more applications for naturalization in the 2018 fiscal year than in any of the past five fiscal years. I…

Jun 7, 2019
Kenyan Embassy in Washington, DC Provides Instructions on Acquiring an ePassport for Kenyans in the US
Diaspora

Kenyan Embassy in Washington, DC Provides Instructions on Acquiring an ePassport for Kenyans in the US

The Embassy of the Republican of Kenya in Washington, DC has issued instructions for Kenyans living in the United States who wish to replace their passports with the new generation ePassports, wish to obtain a passpor…

Jun 6, 2019
US State Department to Require Passports to Enter the Green Card Lottery (Diversity Visa Program)
Immigration

US State Department to Require Passports to Enter the Green Card Lottery (Diversity Visa Program)

The US Department of State will now require foreign nationals who enter the Diversity Visa program, also known as the Green Card Lottery, to have valid unexpired passports. In a document published on the Federal Regis…

Jun 6, 2019
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