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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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Book Review: 'The Pilgrim From Limuru' by Peter Gaitho

Most often immigration from one country to another is a journey that needs to be captured by immigrants themselves. Peter Gaitho has done that in his maiden novella, The Pilgrim from Limuru. The new book is the fictio…

May 8, 2019
Death Announcement for Joyce Njoki - Sister to Loise Kabui of Baltimore, Maryland
Obituaries

Death Announcement for Joyce Njoki - Sister to Loise Kabui of Baltimore, Maryland

It is with the humble acceptance of God's will that we announce the  death of Joyce Njoki Gituanja after an illness bravely fought. She is daughter of late Henry Gituanja Mwaniki and late Phoebe Wakini Gituanja. Mothe…

May 8, 2019
Results of the 2020 Diversity Visa Program (Green Card Lottery) Now Available Online
Immigration

Results of the 2020 Diversity Visa Program (Green Card Lottery) Now Available Online

Results of the 2020 Diversity Visa program (DV-2020), popularly known as the Green Card Lottery, are now available on the US State Department website. The portal opened on May 7th, 2019 at 12pm EDT. The results will r…

May 7, 2019
Death Announcement for Nancy Waithera Givens of Nashua, New Hampshire
Obituaries

Death Announcement for Nancy Waithera Givens of Nashua, New Hampshire

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Nancy Waithera Givens of Nashua, New Hampshire Nancy Givens was  a long time member of St Stephen’s Church Lowell and an active member of the mother’s union. She…

May 6, 2019
Results of the 2020 Diversity Visa Program (Green Card Lottery) to be Available Online Beginning Tomorrow
Diaspora

Results of the 2020 Diversity Visa Program (Green Card Lottery) to be Available Online Beginning Tomorrow

Results of the 2020 Diversity Visa Program, popularly known as the Green Card Lottery, will be available online starting tomorrow, May 7th, 2019. The results are for individuals who participated in the lottery during…

May 6, 2019
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Nyama Choma, Pilau and Other Kenyan Delicacies Available On Order in Baltimore
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Nyama Choma, Pilau and Other Kenyan Delicacies Available On Order in Baltimore

Nyama Choma, Rice Pilau, Chapati and other Kenyan delicacies are available on order in Pikesville, Maryland. Full Menu: Nyama Choma, Beef, Goat Meet, Grilled Fish, Pork, Lamb, Chicken  with these side orders; Ugali, C…

May 5, 2019
Canadian Permanent Residency Application Period for the Parents and Grandparents Program Open
Immigration

Canadian Permanent Residency Application Period for the Parents and Grandparents Program Open

The Government of Canada is currently accepting applications for permanent residency through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). The PGP program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents over the age of…

May 4, 2019
Memorial Service for the Late Charles Mureithi Kahiga of Fredrick, Maryland: May 11th, 2019
Obituaries

Memorial Service for the Late Charles Mureithi Kahiga of Fredrick, Maryland: May 11th, 2019

Charles Mureithi Kahiga, 60, of Frederick and Derwood, Maryland, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019 in Frederick. Born in Kenya on June 14, 1958, he was a son of the late Joseph Kahiga Kihungi and Teresia Wanjiru K…

May 4, 2019
Arthur "Ody" Olonde of Pueblo, Colorado Suddenly Passes Away
Obituaries

Arthur "Ody" Olonde of Pueblo, Colorado Suddenly Passes Away

It is with great sadness that we announce that Arthur "Ody" Olonde passed away  suddenly on 4/28/19 in Pueblo, Colorado. Art Ody, as he was known to many is a son to Mr.  and Mrs.  John Olonde Ondiek  of Sacramento,CA…

May 4, 2019
Announcing the Sudden Death of Jane Mbaria, Former Owner of Maasai Grill in Dallas, Texas
Obituaries

Announcing the Sudden Death of Jane Mbaria, Former Owner of Maasai Grill in Dallas, Texas

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden death of Jane Mbaria, wife of John Kamau Maina and former owner of Maasai Grill. The death occurred on Tuesday April 30th 2019. Jane Mbaria was the beloved mother o…

May 1, 2019
Death Announcement for Mr Johnson Nyairo Omwena in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Obituaries

Death Announcement for Mr Johnson Nyairo Omwena in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we inform you of the death of Mr Johnson Nyairo Omwena of Nyaribari Masaba, Kisii County, Kenya. Mzee Nyairo breathe his last on April 24th, 2019 at Brooklyn Park, MN…

May 1, 2019
Canada's May 1st Express Entry Draw Invites 3,350 Candidates to Apply for Permanent Residency, Targets 81,400 for 2019
Immigration

Canada's May 1st Express Entry Draw Invites 3,350 Candidates to Apply for Permanent Residency, Targets 81,400 for 2019

In the latest draw held on Wednesday, May 1st, 2019 for the Express Entry program, the government of Canada has invited 3,350 candidates with Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency. Individuals who enter…

May 1, 2019
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Death Announcement for Richard Muindi Mwanzia of Jacksonville, Florida
Obituaries

Death Announcement for Richard Muindi Mwanzia of Jacksonville, Florida

It is with great sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Richard Muindi Mwanzia of Jacksonville, FL Dallas, TX and Bermuda. He was the brother of Carol Nzisa in Kenya/Houston TX and…

Apr 30, 2019
Results of the 2020 Diversity Visa Program (Green Card Lottery) to be Available Online Beginning Tuesday, May 7th
Immigration

Results of the 2020 Diversity Visa Program (Green Card Lottery) to be Available Online Beginning Tuesday, May 7th

Results of the 2020 Diversity Visa program (DV-2020), popularly referred to as the Green Card lottery, will be available online beginning next week, Tuesday May 7th, 2019. Results will only be available online at the…

Apr 29, 2019
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Kenyan Diaspora is the Most Neglected Constituency

Kenyans in the Diaspora play a pivotal role in enhancing Kenya’s economic growth. According to Statistics from Central Bank, the Diaspora sent home $245 million (Sh24.55 billion) in January 2019. This represents a 17…

Apr 27, 2019
Death Announcement for Jimmy Kahara of Baltimore, Maryland
Obituaries

Death Announcement for Jimmy Kahara of Baltimore, Maryland

It is with great sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Jimmy Kahara of Baltimore MD on April 25th, 2019 after a long illness bravely borne. He passed away in Boston, MA. Jimmy was a lovin…

Apr 27, 2019
National Treasury to Conduct Headcount of all Kenyan Pensioners Living in the Diaspora, Embassy Announces
Diaspora

National Treasury to Conduct Headcount of all Kenyan Pensioners Living in the Diaspora, Embassy Announces

The National Treasury - Pensions Department in consultation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working out modalities for a headcount of all pensioners living in the Diaspora. This has been announcement in a memo…

Apr 24, 2019
Promotion to Glory of Rev. Caroline Macharia of Edison, New Jersey
Obituaries

Promotion to Glory of Rev. Caroline Macharia of Edison, New Jersey

It is by the amazing grace of God that we announce the promotion to Glory of our beloved spiritual mother, sister and friend, Reverend Caroline Macharia of Kingdom Ambassadors Church, New Jersey. She is survived by he…

Apr 22, 2019
Death Announcement: John Mburiri Kimani - Father to Kimani Mburiri (Teacher) of Baltimore, MD, among Others
Obituaries

Death Announcement: John Mburiri Kimani - Father to Kimani Mburiri (Teacher) of Baltimore, MD, among Others

It is with great sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of John Mburiri Kimani of Gikuni, Kiambu County. He was father to Kimani Mburiri (Teacher) of Baltimore, MD, Ng'ang'a Mburiri (N…

Apr 16, 2019
Kenyan Man - Alfred Nganga Gitau of Tacoma, Washington - Dies after His Kayak Capsizes
Diaspora

Kenyan Man - Alfred Nganga Gitau of Tacoma, Washington - Dies after His Kayak Capsizes

A Kenyan man from Tacoma, Washington died on Saturday after an inflatable kayak he and his friend were riding flipped and capsized in Lake Chelan. Alfred Nganga Gitau,  36, were thrown into the water near the dock are…

Apr 16, 2019
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