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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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Eric Omondi's Italian-Born Fiancee Chantal Grazioli to Kenyans: Stop Gossiping About Me in Swahili, I Understand the Language
Entertainment

Eric Omondi's Italian-Born Fiancee Chantal Grazioli to Kenyans: Stop Gossiping About Me in Swahili, I Understand the Language

Chantal Grazioli, the fiancee of Kenyan comedian Eric Omondi, has warned Kenyan women to stop gossiping about her in Swahili, staying she understands five different languages - Swahili included. Chantal, whose mother…

Feb 19, 2019
USCIS Announces New Immigration Rules to Curb Marriages involving Minors
Immigration

USCIS Announces New Immigration Rules to Curb Marriages involving Minors

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced new policy guidelines that are meant to track and stop child marriages among immigrants in the US. The new policy, announced on Friday, will requir…

Feb 19, 2019
Kenyan Nurse Crushed By an Elevator at JPS Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, Suffers Severe Brain Damage
Diaspora

Kenyan Nurse Crushed By an Elevator at JPS Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, Suffers Severe Brain Damage

A Kenyan nurse in Fort Worth, Texas remains hospitalized with severe injuries and was in a coma for 15 days after she was crushed by an elevator on January 20th at John Peter Smith (JPS) Hospital where she works. Carr…

Feb 18, 2019
Here Are Some of the Worst Mistakes Immigrants Make Applying for Legal Papers
Immigration

Here Are Some of the Worst Mistakes Immigrants Make Applying for Legal Papers

U.S. immigration applications can be complex and cumbersome, so it’s always better to work with a licensed immigration attorney. But their legal services can be very expensive, and many immigrants opt to go through th…

Feb 17, 2019
Announcing the Sudden Death of Peter Charles Ondieki in Baltimore, Maryland
Obituaries

Announcing the Sudden Death of Peter Charles Ondieki in Baltimore, Maryland

It is with sadness that we announce the sudden death of Peter Charles Ondieki of Nyabikomu village, Kiabonyoru Location, Nyamira county, which occurred on Thursday, February 14th, 2019 at Union Memorial Hospital, Balt…

Feb 16, 2019
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Kenyan Men Hatch Plan to Evade Valentine's Day
Lifestyle

Kenyan Men Hatch Plan to Evade Valentine's Day

alentine’s Day is a day when people celebrate their loved ones by showing their affection by showering them with gifts and dinner. This love definitely does not come cheap. Kenyan men in a bid to escape this reality a…

Feb 14, 2019
Mwakilishi Blog
Blog

Here's Your Chance to Give During this Love Season

Valentine’s Day is all about showering each other with love. It’s time to exchange cards, candies, while winning and dinning with our loved ones. At Optiven Foundation, we believe that giving is not a duty but a privi…

Feb 12, 2019
Promotion to Glory of Mrs Esther Wanjiku Wairia
Obituaries

Promotion to Glory of Mrs Esther Wanjiku Wairia

We announce the promotion to glory of Mrs. Esther Wanjiku Wairia. She passed on February 11, 2019 in Kenya. She was mother to Dennis Wairia, Gilbert Wairia and Nancy Muiruri, mother in law to Susan Wairia, Paul Murimi…

Feb 12, 2019
Kenyan Man Charged with Multiple Felonies in Hit-and-Run Accident that Killed a 22-Year-Old Woman in California
Diaspora

Kenyan Man Charged with Multiple Felonies in Hit-and-Run Accident that Killed a 22-Year-Old Woman in California

A Kenyan man faces several felony charges in connection with a hit and run accident that caused the death of a 22-year-old Californian woman. 25 year-old Ndirangu Kamau, a resident of Antelope, California, was initial…

Feb 12, 2019
Death Announcement for Arnold Bobby Odhiambo of Dallas, TX
Obituaries

Death Announcement for Arnold Bobby Odhiambo of Dallas, TX

It is with the saddest regret & deep grief that we announce the death of Arnold Bobby Odhiambo, a resident of Dallas, TX, who passed away after a short illness at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. Bob is survived by hi…

Feb 5, 2019
Mwakilishi Blog
Blog

Optiven Group Starts a 360-Degree Unique Graduates Mentorship Program

The year 2019 is already smiling at many young Kenyan graduates who were earlier locked out of employment by the biggest elephant in the youth unemployment room, *relevant experience.* Cognisant of this predicament, O…

Feb 4, 2019
Immigration Officials Set Up Fake University in Michigan in Sting Operation to Lure Immigrants on Student Visas
Immigration

Immigration Officials Set Up Fake University in Michigan in Sting Operation to Lure Immigrants on Student Visas

Newly unsealed court documents revealed that the University of Farmington Hills, advertised online even now as a “nationally accredited business and STEM institution” in a suburb of Detroit, was in reality a sting ope…

Jan 31, 2019
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Death Announcement: Charity Njoki Irungu of Anaheim, California
Obituaries

Death Announcement: Charity Njoki Irungu of Anaheim, California

We regret to announce the passing to Glory of Charity Njoki Irungu of Anaheim, California, who passed away on January 26th, 2019. She is mother to Titus, Maggie, Morgan, Monica, and Beth; sister to Monica, nephew to T…

Jan 30, 2019
NIC Bank Partners with WorldRemit for Digital Money Transfers to Kenya
Business

NIC Bank Partners with WorldRemit for Digital Money Transfers to Kenya

Leading digital money transfer service WorldRemit has joined forces with NIC Bank for digital money transfers to Kenya. Kenyans living in over 50 countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada…

Jan 24, 2019
Promotion to Glory of Martin Muchene (Gushi)
Obituaries

Promotion to Glory of Martin Muchene (Gushi)

It is with humble acceptance  of God's will that we announce the sudden death of Martin Muchene (popularly known as Gushi), which occurred on Tuesday January 15, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was the son of Mr Paul an…

Jan 17, 2019
Judge Orders Trump Administration To Remove 2020 Census Citizenship Question
Immigration

Judge Orders Trump Administration To Remove 2020 Census Citizenship Question

(NPR) A federal judge in New York has ruled against the Trump administration's decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census. U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman ordered the administration to stop its plans t…

Jan 15, 2019
Kenyan Woman, Lorraine Kerubo Ogoti, 30, Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide in Toronto, Canada
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman, Lorraine Kerubo Ogoti, 30, Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide in Toronto, Canada

A Kenyan woman was found dead in her Toronto, Canada apartment on Tuesday afternoon in what police describe as a possible murder-suicide. After receiving a 911 call to her apartment building on Tuesday around 2:15pm…

Jan 11, 2019
Fantastic Kenya Airways Ticket Deals from New York to Africa
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Fantastic Kenya Airways Ticket Deals from New York to Africa

Kenya Airways invites you to experience the magic that Africa has, with fantastic deals in air tickets. Book your flight by January 20 2019 (and travel by May 15, 2019) and enjoy up to 20% when traveling Business or E…

Jan 11, 2019
Promotion to Glory of Joseph Ndungu Gitau
Obituaries

Promotion to Glory of Joseph Ndungu Gitau

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the promotion to glory of Joseph Ndungu Gitau in Kenya. He was the father to Mburu Ndungu (Titan Impex) & Felista Gitau both of NJ; Husband to Virginia Wairimu Ndungu of Kenya…

Jan 10, 2019
Death Announcement Of Peter Njonjo Ndungu, Baltimore, Maryland
Obituaries

Death Announcement Of Peter Njonjo Ndungu, Baltimore, Maryland

It saddens the Njonjo family to announce the untimely death of our beloved Son and Brother, Peter Njonjo Ndungu. He died of complications following aortic dissection repair surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimo…

Jan 9, 2019
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