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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.

3,442 articles

Lawyer for Kenyan Accused of Killing a Massachusetts State Trooper in a Car Crash Says Blood Evidence Was Mishandled
Diaspora

Lawyer for Kenyan Accused of Killing a Massachusetts State Trooper in a Car Crash Says Blood Evidence Was Mishandled

The attorney for a Kenyan driver accused of slamming into a Massachusetts State trooper’s cruiser, resulting in the trooper’s death, wants blood evidence thrown out. Peter Ettenberg, representing David Njuguna, says M…

Aug 17, 2018
Ilhan Omar Poised to Become the First Somali-American and First Muslim-American Woman in the US Congress
Diaspora

Ilhan Omar Poised to Become the First Somali-American and First Muslim-American Woman in the US Congress

Somali-American Ilhan Omar on Tuesday captured the Democratic nomination for the 5th District US Congressional seat in Minnesota. By winning the primary seat in this heavily democratic district, Ilhan is well poised t…

Aug 17, 2018
Death Announcement for Winnie Wangui Kabue of Lowell, Massachusetts
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Death Announcement for Winnie Wangui Kabue of Lowell, Massachusetts

It is with great sadness and acceptance of God's will that we announce the death of Winnie Wangui Kabue of Lowell, Massachusetts. Winnie, 26, was a daughter of Mr. Samuel Kahara and Mrs. Rosemary Kahara both of Lowell…

Aug 16, 2018
“Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin Passes away at the Age of 76
Entertainment

“Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin Passes away at the Age of 76

American singer and songwriter Aretha Franklin, famously known as “The Queen of Soul”, has passed on. Franklin passed away on Thursday at the age of 76. It was reported last week that she had been admitted in hospice…

Aug 16, 2018
Mwakilishi Blog
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Documents involved in Land Transfer and their Importance

It is the desire of every Kenyan to own land or any long-term asset, however, there is always the inner fear of beginning the process. The real estate sector has been characterized by fraudulent sellers who purport to…

Aug 15, 2018
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Memorial Service/Fundraiser for the Late Edward Njihia Muthungu & Benson Wainaina (Hospitalized)
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Memorial Service/Fundraiser for the Late Edward Njihia Muthungu & Benson Wainaina (Hospitalized)

The family and friends of Mr. & Mrs Muthungu kindly invite you to a memorial and fundraiser for their brothers. The late Edward Njihia previously underwent successful cancer treatment in the US and then returned to Ke…

Aug 14, 2018
Jobs: Caregivers Wanted at an Assisted Living Facility in Bel Air, Maryland
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Jobs: Caregivers Wanted at an Assisted Living Facility in Bel Air, Maryland

An Assisted Living Facility in Bel Air, Maryland is looking for two caregivers for the following shifts: Saturday: 7am-11:30pm Monday - Friday: 3pm-11:30pm We are looking for experienced, committed and sensitive profe…

Aug 14, 2018
Death Announcement for Raphael Atore of Lubbock, Texas
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Death Announcement for Raphael Atore of Lubbock, Texas

Raphael Atore had been sick, for a brief period. He was admitted in the hospital, where he stayed at the ICU at the University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Unfortunately, his condition did not improve and he succ…

Aug 9, 2018
DHS to Restart Deportation Cases for Hundreds of Thousands of Immigrants
Immigration

DHS to Restart Deportation Cases for Hundreds of Thousands of Immigrants

Recently released internal communications at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reveal a plan to restart the deportation cases of hundreds of thousands of people whose cases are currently administratively close…

Aug 8, 2018
Uhuru to Fly Aboard KQ on Maiden Direct Trip to US
Diaspora

Uhuru to Fly Aboard KQ on Maiden Direct Trip to US

Plans are underway for President Uhuru Kenyatta to charter a Kenya Airways (KQ) flight to New York in United States to attend the 73rd United Nations General Assembly scheduled to open on the September 18. Officials f…

Aug 5, 2018
Ruto Denies Talk of Uhuru Fallout
Kenya

Ruto Denies Talk of Uhuru Fallout

Deputy President William Ruto has dismissed talk of a split in Jubilee government, saying his relationship with President Uhuru Kenyatta was intact. Ruto, who spoke on Sunday at Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCE…

Aug 5, 2018
Some Bank of America Customers Questioned about Citizenship Status, Had Accounts Frozen
Immigration

Some Bank of America Customers Questioned about Citizenship Status, Had Accounts Frozen

This is a heads-up for any Bank of America customers: you might be getting questions about your citizenship status and even have your accounts frozen with no warning. And many viewers are questioning why. CBS 17 inves…

Aug 2, 2018
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Death Announcement for Lillian Mwangi
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Death Announcement for Lillian Mwangi

The Family of Fredrick and Joyce Mutitu are sad to inform you of the loss of their beloved sister Lillian Mwangi after a short illness. Lillian came to the US on May 6th to attend her niece’s graduation; Dorcas Mutitu…

Jul 30, 2018
Hope for Immigrants: US is Giving $10 Million to Help Legal Residents Become Citizens
Immigration

Hope for Immigrants: US is Giving $10 Million to Help Legal Residents Become Citizens

There is some hope for immigrants in the United States after all. Despite a new set of guidelines and procedures that tighten U.S. immigration policies and expand the possibility of deportations of legal residents, th…

Jul 30, 2018
Fits Containers Collecting Items for Shipment to Kenya - Call to Schedule Pickup
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Fits Containers Collecting Items for Shipment to Kenya - Call to Schedule Pickup

Fits Containers is currently collecting items for shipment to Kenya. The shipping container sails from the port of Baltimore, MD on August 20th, 2018, to arrive in Kenya at the end of September. On arrival, items will…

Jul 29, 2018
Death Announcement for Gabriel Bulindah Abondi
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Death Announcement for Gabriel Bulindah Abondi

It is with humble hearts the family of Gabriel Bulindah Abondi announces his passing on July 25th, 2018 after a brief illness at the age of 81 at Bungoma West Hospital. Popularly known as "Mr G" he was father to Rev…

Jul 28, 2018
Mwakilishi Blog
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How Diaspora Can Seize the Big 4 Agenda, Specifically in Housing

Housing is part of the Big 4 and several opportunities present themselves looking for available investors to pick these hanging fruit.  Here are *three ways* on how dispora can be part of this: Invest as a group: We h…

Jul 28, 2018
Call Zanzibar Grill in Baltimore, MD to Order Your Favorite Kenyan Delicacies
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Call Zanzibar Grill in Baltimore, MD to Order Your Favorite Kenyan Delicacies

Call Zanzibar Grill in Baltimore, Maryland today to order and pick-up your favorite Kenyan delicacies. Zanzibar Grill has the following items available on short order: Samosas Mandazi Sausages Pilau Fish Chapati, etc…

Jul 28, 2018
Kenyan Woman Tries to Rob a Bank in Texas [VIDEO]
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Tries to Rob a Bank in Texas [VIDEO]

A Kenyan woman tried to rob a bank in Murphy, Texas on Wednesday. Police say Evelyn Misumi, 36, walked into a Bank of America branch armed with a hammer, gasoline and lighter fluid. She poured gasoline and lighter flu…

Jul 19, 2018
Match Ventures: Prime Plots for Sale in Elementaita, Nakuru
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Match Ventures: Prime Plots for Sale in Elementaita, Nakuru

It is a dream of every Kenyan in the diaspora to invest back home. Match ventures is here to make your dream a reality. Match ventures has value-added plots in Nakuru, Nanyuki and Kitengela. The projects have water an…

Jul 16, 2018
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