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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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Obituaries

Death Announcement for Timothy Waithaka Gichuru of Acworth, Georgia

Death has occurred of Timothy Waithaka Gichuru of Acworth, Georgia. Husband to Shundra Gichuru. Father to Christian Gichuru and Deondra Potomey. Son to Anne Waithaka, brother to Rose Waithaka and Peter Kimani and bro…

Jun 8, 2018

Obituaries

Death Announcement for Peter Kinyanjui Njenga

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Peter Kinyanjui Njenga of Gilgil Kenya, after a long fight with cancer. He was brother to Gitau Njenga of York PA and John Munga Njenga formally of Baltimore…

Jun 6, 2018

Kenya

Former US President Barack Obama to Visit Kenya on June 16

Former US President Barack Obama is set to visit Kenya on June 16. The one-day visit will see him hold talks with President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House, Nairobi, before travelling to his ancestral home of K’Ogelo to…

Jun 2, 2018

Kenya

Ruto Downplays Uhuru's 'Loitering' Remarks, Says Trips for Launching Projects

Deputy President William Ruto on Saturday downplayed President Uhuru Kenyatta's remarks that he is loitering across the country. Ruto said he only 'loiters' commissioning development projects as directed by his boss…

Jun 2, 2018

Obituaries

Death Announcement for Geoffrey Cheruiyot of Murfreesboro, Tennessee

On May 31, 2018, we lost our dear friend Geoffrey Cheruiyot in a road accident in Newport,Tennessee. Geoffrey was traveling eastbound on Interstate 40 around 1:30 am when he was involved in a fatal accident that took…

Jun 1, 2018

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Diaspora

Kenyan Man Killed in a Car Accident in Tennessee

Kenya native Geoffrey K. Cheruiyot died early Thursday morning in a vehicle accident in Tennessee. The Tennessee Highway Patrol say 23-year-old Cheruiyot ofMurfreesboro, Tennessee was driving his vehicle westbound alo…

Jun 1, 2018

Obituaries

Funeral Fund for the late Fred Owiro of Lubbock, Texas

Fred Owiro of Lubbock, Texas passed away unexpectedly on Monday from Meningitis. Fred, who was only 20 years old, was an F-1 student at South Plains College near Lubbock. We humbly request your assistance in sending h…

Jun 1, 2018

Blog

How Diaspora Clients Can Invest Directly in Kenya without Being Conned

Over three million Kenyans live in diaspora, by August 2017 their remittance stood at Kshs 166.4 billion according to data from Central Bank of Kenya. Generally, its considered that this population is well-educated wi…

May 30, 2018

Obituaries

Fredrick Owiro, a Student in Lubbock, Texas Passes Away of Meningitis, Friends Seek Help to Send His Body Home

Fredrick Owiro, a Kenyan international student in Lubbock, Texas fell ill last week complaining of headaches. He got hospitalized and was diagnosed with meningitis. His condition eventually deteriorated and he was de…

May 29, 2018

Classifieds

Need a Lawyer? Contact Joseph K. Githuku

For nine years, Mr. Githuku has worked hard to maximize the results of clients across a varied spectrum of cases. In a recent case, Mr. Githuku was able to stop a foreclosure sale set for May 10, 2018 with just one da…

May 29, 2018

Immigration

F-1 Students and Exchange Visitors Face Harsh New "Unlawful Presence" Rule from Trump Administration

The Trump Administration intends to crack down on F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who violate the terms of their status. Under a new policy, effective August 9, 2018, even a minor, unintentional violation could…

May 28, 2018

Diaspora

Kenyan Man Who Fell into a Canadian River Yet to Be Found, Two Weeks Later

A Kenyan man slipped and fell into a river while on a camping expedition two weeks ago and has not been found. Meredith Sambu, in his 20s, reportedly fell into the Sqamish River on My 13 while on a camping expedition…

May 27, 2018

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Diaspora

Urgent Appeal to Help Send the Body of Justin Mwashighadi Home. Justin Passed Away 2.5 Months Ago in North Carolina

Justin Kitogho Mwashigdadi a scientist and a graduate of West Virginia Univesity passed away on Sunday March 11th 2018 at Vidant Hospital in Greenville NC and his body has been lying at a funeral home in the heartland…

May 22, 2018

Obituaries

Death Announcement for Beryl Akumu: Sister to John Dennis Maganda of Baltimore, MD

We are sad to announce the passing away of Beryl Akumu (sister to John Dennis Maganda of Baltimore, Maryland), who died on 05/17/18 at MP Shah Hospital due to C-Section Birth complications. She is survived by the husb…

May 21, 2018

Obituaries

Anthony Karanja Gichuhi of Kent, Washington Passes away in a Motorbike Accident

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony Karanja Gichuhi. Tony met his death in Puyallup, Washington after a church service last Saturday afternoon. Tony lost balance while riding his friend's…

May 18, 2018

Immigration

Received a US Green Card Recently? See Why You May Have to Return it

If you are one of 8,543 people issued with a green card as a spouse of a US citizen between February and April, you may have to return your permanent resident card. US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on M…

May 17, 2018

Diaspora

Kenyan Man Killed in a Motorcycle Accident in Kent, Washington

A Kenyan man in Kent, Washington died on Saturday, May 12th after crashing a motorcycle into a curb. Antony Karanja, 41, of Kent, had reportedly climbed onto a friend’s motorcycle to take a picture. Karanja asked the…

May 15, 2018

Immigration

Results of the 2019 US Green Card Lottery (Diversity Visa 2019 / DV-2019) Now Available Online

Entrants who submitted applications for the Diversity Visa for the fiscal year 2019 (DV-2019, also known as the Green Card lottery) in October-November, 2017 can now check if they are winners of the lottery on the US…

May 15, 2018

Classifieds

Plots for Sale: The Haven - Konza

The Haven – Konza is an ideal investment opportunity in the outskirts of Konza City along the greater southern bypass. This strategic project provides close proximity to Konza town, Konza SGR sub-station as well as ma…

May 14, 2018

Obituaries

Death Announcement for Nelly Wambui Mwangi of Dallas, Texas

It is with heavy hearts and great sorrow that we inform you of the unexpected death of Nelly Wambui Mwangi of Dallas, Texas. She sadly leaves behind her mother, Lucy Waitherero of Thika, her sister, Salome Mwangi of S…

May 14, 2018