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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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Death Announcement for Mzee John Njiru Kamau
Obituaries

Death Announcement for Mzee John Njiru Kamau

We are saddened to announce the home going of MZEE JOHN NJIRU KAMAU who passed on 3/9/2019 in Nairobi Hospital, Kenya. He was father to Jenntah Njiru Ndungu and father in law to Simon Ndungu ( Nyoro) and grandfather t…

Mar 11, 2019
Death Announcement: George Kiratu Munga, Father to Simon Kiratu and Hilda Kiratu of Baltimore, MD
Obituaries

Death Announcement: George Kiratu Munga, Father to Simon Kiratu and Hilda Kiratu of Baltimore, MD

It is with a heavy heart we announce sudden promotion to glory of our dear dad George Kiratu Munga, which occurred on March 7th 2019 in Nairobi Kenya. He was a loving husband to Nancy Mwembu Kiratu. He was dad to Simo…

Mar 11, 2019
European Union Sets New Travel Rules for US Citizens
Immigration

European Union Sets New Travel Rules for US Citizens

Americans traveling to Europe will from January 1st, 2021 have to apply for authorization prior to traveling to the region. Americans will need to apply for the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ET…

Mar 11, 2019
Department of Homeland Security Warns of Scammers Posing as Immigration Officials, Threatening Arrests
Immigration

Department of Homeland Security Warns of Scammers Posing as Immigration Officials, Threatening Arrests

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has sent out an alert warning of a telephone “spoofing” scam in which scammers are disguising their Caller IDs to appear as if they are immigration officials, calling indiv…

Mar 10, 2019
Death Announcement: Mr Fred Weingaya Mbendo of Dallas, Texas
Obituaries

Death Announcement: Mr Fred Weingaya Mbendo of Dallas, Texas

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on to glory of Mr Fred Weingaya Mbendo (8/28/1952 – 3/1/2019) who passed away at Medical City Dallas after a long illness. Mr Mbendo was loving h…

Mar 8, 2019
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Washington, DC Commits Up to $725 Per Person to Residents Seeking US Citizenship
Immigration

Washington, DC Commits Up to $725 Per Person to Residents Seeking US Citizenship

The city of Washington, DC is helping eligible immigrants pay for citizenship costs. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has committed a $100,000 grant to the National Immigration Forum, a non-profit that advocates for immigrant…

Mar 8, 2019
Mwakilishi Blog
Blog

5 Sure Ways on How to Break Performance Barriers

Life is full of obstacles that tend to either slow us down or even stop us all together from attaining our desired goals in life. But here is the thing; you can decide to quickly surmount the barriers or you can decid…

Mar 7, 2019
Kenyan Pioneer Olympian Daniel Rudisha Has Passed Away
Sports

Kenyan Pioneer Olympian Daniel Rudisha Has Passed Away

Kenyan Olympian Daniel Rudisha has passed away. Rudisha passed away at War Memorial Hospital in Nakuru on Wednesday night at the age of 73. Daniel, who is father to 800m Olympic champion and world record holder, was h…

Mar 7, 2019
Canada's Latest Express Entry Draw Invites 3,350 Candidates to Apply for Permanent Residency, Targets 81,400 Candidates for 2019
Immigration

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

The Government of Canada held a new Express Entry draw on Wednesday, March 6th, issuing 3,350 invitations to apply (ITAs) to apply for Canadian permanent residency. This follows a similar draw on February 20th when 3…

Mar 6, 2019
Results of the 2020 Diversity Visa Program (Green Card Lottery) to be Available Beginning May 7th, 2019
Immigration

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

Results of the 2020 Diversity Visa program (DV-2020), also referred to as the Green Card lottery, will be available online beginning May 7th, 2019. Results will only be available online at the State Department website…

Mar 6, 2019
Promotion to Glory of Jane Muriuki; Sister to Pastors Patrick and Rose Kibui, and Mary Gitau of Baltimore
Obituaries

Promotion to Glory of Jane Muriuki; Sister to Pastors Patrick and Rose Kibui, and Mary Gitau of Baltimore

It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of our dear sister, Jane Wanjugu Muriuki, on March 4, 2019 at Coptic Hospital, in Kenya. She hailed from Kiaritha-ini in Karatina. She was wife to the late Ch…

Mar 6, 2019
5,263 Kenyans Granted Green Cards (Permanent Residency) in the First Three Quarters of 2018
Immigration

5,263 Kenyans Granted Green Cards (Permanent Residency) in the First Three Quarters of 2018

A total of 5,263 Kenyan nationals were granted permanent resident status (green cards) in the first three quarters of 2018, newly released data from the United States Department of Homeland Security indicates. The num…

Mar 5, 2019
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Team Kenya Kicks Off 2019 USA Sevens Tournament Friday Afternoon, against the United States
Diaspora

Team Kenya Kicks Off 2019 USA Sevens Tournament Friday Afternoon, against the United States

Team Kenya kicks off its first match of the 2019 USA Sevens in Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday at 4:50pm PT against the United States before playing its second match of the day against France at 7:29pm. Kenya is in Pool B…

Mar 1, 2019
Family of a Homeless Kenyan Man Found Dead in Tacoma, Washington Speaks
Diaspora

Family of a Homeless Kenyan Man Found Dead in Tacoma, Washington Speaks

A homeless Kenyan man was found dead  in a snow-covered field in Tacoma, Washington three weeks ago, and his family recently shared their grief with a local media outlet. The body of Kelvin Ibirithi, 34, was found in…

Mar 1, 2019
442,966 Kenyans Entered FY-2018 US Diversity Visa (Green Card) Lottery
Immigration

442,966 Kenyans Entered FY-2018 US Diversity Visa (Green Card) Lottery

A total of 442,966 Kenyans entered the US Diversity Visa lottery (green card lottery) draw for Fiscal Year 2018,  data from the US State Department indicates. This was a 23 per cent increase over FY-2017 when 360,023…

Mar 1, 2019
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to Be Charged in Corruption Cases
World

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to Be Charged in Corruption Cases

(Reuters) Israel’s attorney-general intends to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in three corruption cases, Israeli TV said on Thursday, citing the Justice Ministry. The reported decision, ahead of Israel’s Apr…

Feb 28, 2019
High School Students in Colorado Lobby on Behalf of Kenyan Man Facing Deportation
Diaspora

High School Students in Colorado Lobby on Behalf of Kenyan Man Facing Deportation

A high school in Denver, Colorado is rallying behind a Kenyan man set to be deported from the United States to Kenya next month. Anthony Wanjiru has lived in the US for eight years and has worked in the IT department…

Feb 26, 2019
Leading Real Estate Firm Optiven Group Embarks on USA Tour Feb - Apr, 2019: Check When they Will Be Visiting a City Near You
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Leading Real Estate Firm Optiven Group Embarks on USA Tour Feb - Apr, 2019: Check When they Will Be Visiting a City Near You

Leading real estate firm, Optiven Group is set to empower Kenyans living in Diaspora (USA) this February to April 2019. Some key Thematic Topical Issues during these Forums will include: Discovering Hidden economic tr…

Feb 25, 2019
New England Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Charged with Soliciting Prostitution in Human Trafficking Probe
Sports

New England Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Charged with Soliciting Prostitution in Human Trafficking Probe

The owner of the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots, Robert Kraft, is being criminally charged with soliciting prostitution at a spa in Florida, where surveillance video showed him receiving sexual services, pol…

Feb 22, 2019
Canada’s Express Entry Draw Invites 3,350 Candidates to Apply for Permanent Residence, Targets 81,400 Candidates for 2019
Immigration

Canada’s Express Entry Draw Invites 3,350 Candidates to Apply for Permanent Residence, Targets 81,400 Candidates for 2019

The Canadian government has issued 3,350 invitation to apply  (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residence to candidates in the Express Entry system. This is after a draw was held on February 20th. Invitations to apply are…

Feb 20, 2019
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