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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

Diaspora

Fire incident at Kenyan-Owned Swahili Village Bar and Grill in Beltsville, Maryland

[Press Release] In the early morning hours of Monday, May 7, 2018, there was a fire outbreak in the Kitchen of Swahili Village Bar and Grill. The fire was put out shortly after and there were no injuries. Due to the d…

May 13, 2018

Blog

The Unsung: Mwakilishi, Jambonewspot, Ajabuafrica

"Fake news!" "Fake news!” Sadly, we are now used to waking up to anti-press rhetoric. It’s the new catchphrase. Trump’s old “you’re fired” shtick has lost its mojo. His unrelenting attacks on members of the Fourth Est…

May 11, 2018

Diaspora

Bill Chemirmir, a Kenyan Man in Dallas, Texas, Indicted on New Attempted Murder Charges

A Kenyan man in Dallas, Texas already charged with capital murder and attempted capital murder has been indicted by a grand jury in Collin County of a new attempted capital murder charge. 45-year-old Billy Chemirmir…

May 10, 2018

Immigration

Rebel US House Republicans Seek to Force Immigration Vote

(Reuters) A breakaway group of Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives defied their leaders on Wednesday in an attempt to force bipartisan action on legislation protecting young illegal ‘Dreamer’ immigrants f…

May 10, 2018

World

Baltimore County Executive, Maryland Gubernatorial Candidate Kevin Kamenetz Dies Suddenly at 60

(AP) Kevin Kamenetz, a Democratic candidate for governor of Maryland who was a fixture in state politics for nearly 25 years, has died. Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz died early Thursday, following a cardia…

May 10, 2018

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Diaspora

Kenyan Man in Iowa Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Possessing a Firearm as an Unlawful Alien

A Kenyan man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison by a judge in Cedar Rapids, Iowa for possessing a firearm as an unlawful alien. Kevin Naholi, 40, was convicted by a federal jury back in November, 2017…

May 9, 2018

Obituaries

Death Announcement for Mzee Gideon Mwaka Kiveke of Raleigh, North Carolina

It is with acceptance of God's will that Mzee Gideon Mwaka Kiveke passed on May 2nd, 2018 after a short illness in Raleigh, North Carolina. He is husband to Sophia (Martha) Mwaka. Father to Paul Mwaka and Donald Mwaka…

May 9, 2018

Diaspora

Two Charged with Murder in the Death of Mike Wasike, a Kenyan Man in Des Moines, Iowa

Two men have been charged with murder after the death of a Kenyan man in Des Moines, Iowa. Terrence Cheeks Jr, 21, and Leshaun Murray,2 0, who had already been convicted of first degree robbery for assaulting the man…

May 8, 2018

Obituaries

Death Announcement for Mary Frances Wanjiku Githara of Gwynn Oak, Maryland

We regret to announce the sudden passing of Mary Frances Wanjiku Githara of Gwynn Oak, Maryland. Beloved daughter of Roseline Githara and sister to Devin Pipkin of Gwynn Oak, Maryland. There will be a viewing this We…

May 7, 2018

Obituaries

Death Announcement for Lincoln Wainaina of Olathe, Kansas

The Kenyan Community in Kansas City Metro has received with shock the sudden death of Lincoln Wainaina of Olathe, Kansas, following a road accident on April 28th in Dallas, Texas. He was the son of John Wainaina and M…

May 4, 2018

Immigration

Results of the US Green Card Lottery (Diversity Visa 2019) to Be Available Online Starting May 15th

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 check if they are winners of the lottery starting Tuesd…

May 3, 2018

Lifestyle

Gay Kenyan Author Binyavanga Wainaina Announces He is Engaged, Plans to Marry His Nigerian Lover Next Year

Gay Kenyan author Binyavanga Wainaina has announced that he is engaged to his long-term partner, a Nigerian man, and that they are set to wed early next year. He added that the wedding will take place in South Africa…

May 2, 2018

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Obituaries

Death Announcement for George Kimotho Nganga of Baltimore, Maryland

We regret to announce the sudden death of George Kimotho Nganga, aka DJ Kimnation, which occurred on April 26, 2018 in Baltimore, MD. He was the son of the late Patrick Nganga Giteri and Agnes Wangui Giteri of Ongata…

Apr 28, 2018

Obituaries

Death Announcement for Brian "Kage" Kabege of Kennesaw, Georgia

The Kenyan Community in Atlanta, Georgia has received with shock the sudden death of Brian Kabege (Kage), son of Irene Mukora Keaton and Reginald Keaton which occurred on April 23rd, 2018. Brian was a grandson of Char…

Apr 27, 2018

Obituaries

Death Announcement for Charles Irungu Mwangi of Newark, New Jersey

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing to glory of Charles Irungu Mwangi of Newark, NJ after a brave fight with cancer. Husband to the late Winrose Njoki, Father to Victor Mwangi and Ryan Mwangi; brothe…

Apr 27, 2018

Entertainment

US Comedian Bill Cosby Convicted of Drugging and Sexually Molesting a Woman

(AP) Bill Cosby was convicted Thursday of drugging and molesting a woman in the first big celebrity trial of the #MeToo era, completing the spectacular late-life downfall of a comedian who broke racial barriers in Hol…

Apr 26, 2018

Blog

Arresting People during Spouse Green Card Interviews is Cruel, But Immigrants with No Criminal Records Need Not Worry

Media reports of immigration agents arresting people at marriage-case interviews have riled the immigrant community. The danger, while real, is exaggerated. Read the reports carefully and you will see that the individ…

Apr 26, 2018

Classifieds

Plots for Sale in Limuru, Kiambu County

Plots measuring 50 x 100 feet are currently on sale at KSH800,000. The plots are located only 4km from Maai Mahiu Road which is being upgraded to a 4-lane highway, and a 40-minute drive from Nairobi CBD via Waiyaki Wa…

Apr 25, 2018

Immigration

Immigration: Federal Judge Says Trump Administration Must Accept New DACA Applications

(AP) A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration's decision to end a program protecting some young immigrants from deportation. U.S. District Judge John D. Bates in Washington says the Department of Hom…

Apr 24, 2018

World

“Candy Man”: Nickname Given to Ronny Jackson, Trump Nominee for VA Secretary for Freely Dishing Out Prescription Drugs Like Candy

Dr Ronny Jackson, the embattled Veterans Administration Secretary nominee and current Physician to the President is nicknamed “Candy Man” by the White House for casually dishing out prescription drugs. Senator Jon Tes…

Apr 24, 2018