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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

Jubilee Files Case against Raila, Kalonzo at the Supreme Court
Kenya

Jubilee Files Case against Raila, Kalonzo at the Supreme Court

President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee Party on Thursday filed a contempt of court case against NASA leader Raila Odinga and his running mate Kalonzo Musyoka at the Supreme Court. In the suit, Jubilee, through its Secreta…

Oct 19, 2017
How IEBC Commissioner Roselyn Akombe Fled Kenya for the United States
Diaspora

How IEBC Commissioner Roselyn Akombe Fled Kenya for the United States

IEBC commissioner Dr Roslyne Akombe, who resigned from the commission last night, is said to have used an opportunity to travel to Dubai on an official trip to flee Kenya for the United States. Akombe along with anoth…

Oct 18, 2017
Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala Charged with Incitement over October 26th Election
Kenya

Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala Charged with Incitement over October 26th Election

Kakamega Senator Clophas Malala was on Wednesday charged with incitement, following utterances he reportedly made during a NASA anti-IEBC demonstration in Kakamega town on October 13th. Malala has been accused of inci…

Oct 18, 2017
Police Arrest Man Who Posted Inflammatory Messages on Social Media
Kenya

Police Arrest Man Who Posted Inflammatory Messages on Social Media

Kenya Police on Wednesday announced the arrest of a man they say has been posting inflammatory messages on social media, calling for the killing of people opposed to anti-IEBC demonstrations. Police say Daniel Ochieng…

Oct 18, 2017
US Green Card (Diversity Visa) Lottery Registration Period Ends November 22nd
Immigration

US Green Card (Diversity Visa) Lottery Registration Period Ends November 22nd

The US Department of State started accepting fresh applications for Diversity Visa (DV-2019), popularly know the Green Card Lottery for the fiscal year 2019 on Wednesday, October 18th at noon ET. The lottery period in…

Oct 18, 2017
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Dr Roselyn Akombe Resigns As Commissioner of the IEBC
Kenya

Dr Roselyn Akombe Resigns As Commissioner of the IEBC

IEBC commissioner Dr Roselyn Akombe on Tuesday resigned her position in the commission, with the October 26th repeat election only nine days away. “For many months, I have questioned my role as a Commissioner at the I…

Oct 17, 2017
Immigration: Federal Judge Blocks New Trump Travel Ban
Immigration

Immigration: Federal Judge Blocks New Trump Travel Ban

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from implementing the latest version of a travel ban that had been scheduled to take effect tomorrow (Wednesday). Judge Derrick K. Watson of the United State…

Oct 17, 2017
Kenyans in Maryland, USA Hold Rally in Support of Jubilee, Pray for Peace
Diaspora

Kenyans in Maryland, USA Hold Rally in Support of Jubilee, Pray for Peace

The Kenyan Diaspora residing in Maryland and surrounding states on Saturday, October 14th held a rally in support of the Jubilee Party government. The event was also billed as a prayer rally for peace in Kenya. Speake…

Oct 16, 2017
Green Card Lottery to be Re-Started after Technical Glitch Causes Loss of Submitted Information
Immigration

Green Card Lottery to be Re-Started after Technical Glitch Causes Loss of Submitted Information

The US State Department has announced that a technical glitch on its website, all those who submitted entries for the Diversity Visa 2019 (DV-2019) lottery, also known as the Green Card Lottery, between October 3rd an…

Oct 16, 2017
Mwakilishi Blog
Blog

A Tribute to Kenya's Silent Majority

The decision to nullify the presidential component of August 8, 2017 elections was irrational for several reasons. The election process consists of campaigning, voting and tallying.   Publicly available information su…

Oct 16, 2017
Lost and Found Green Card in Baltimore, MD Belonging to a Kenyan National
Diaspora

Lost and Found Green Card in Baltimore, MD Belonging to a Kenyan National

A Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) belonging to a Kenyan national by the name David Mwangi Wambugu was found lying on the street in Baltimore, Maryland. The owner of the card can arrange to collect it by calling/t…

Oct 16, 2017
Death Announcement for Marvin Isoe Misonge of York, PA
Obituaries

Death Announcement for Marvin Isoe Misonge of York, PA

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Marvin Isoe Misonge of York, Pennsylvannia on Sunday October 8th, 2017. The late Marvin passed away in his sleep. He was son to Samuel Misonge and Cle…

Oct 14, 2017
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Kenyan Church in Baltimore Files Federal Discrimination Lawsuit against Baltimore County
Diaspora

Kenyan Church in Baltimore Files Federal Discrimination Lawsuit against Baltimore County

A Kenyan church in Baltimore has filed a federal lawsuit against the Baltimore County and Board of Appeals of Baltimore County for discrimination and violation of civil rights. In the lawsuit filed on October 13, 2017…

Oct 14, 2017
Optiven Real Estate Free Dinner: Sat, October 14th in Marietta, Georgia
Classifieds

Optiven Real Estate Free Dinner: Sat, October 14th in Marietta, Georgia

Optiven Real Estate will be in Atlanta, Georgia between October 12th and October 18th to present the Diaspora with the investment opportunities available in Kenya. Optiven will host a FREE DINNER on Saturday, October…

Oct 13, 2017
Death Announcement for William Ndumbi of Dallas, Texas
Obituaries

Death Announcement for William Ndumbi of Dallas, Texas

We regret to announce the death of William Ndumbi, 21 years old, of Dallas, Texas. He was son to Rose Ndumbi and Ndumbi Munyoroku (Mark David). Brother to Naomi Ndumbi and Sabrina  Ndumbi of Victory Chapel Church in D…

Oct 13, 2017
British Magazine Blasts Raila for Withdrawing from Election, UK Trip
Kenya

British Magazine Blasts Raila for Withdrawing from Election, UK Trip

An influential British magazine has blasted NASA leader Raila Odinga for his recent decision to withdraw from the October 26th repeat election, as well as on his current trip to the United Kingdom. The Economist says…

Oct 12, 2017
Kenyan Woman in Worcester, MA Charged with $2.7 Million Medicaid Fraud
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman in Worcester, MA Charged with $2.7 Million Medicaid Fraud

A Kenyan woman in Worcester, Massachusetts was arrested on Wednesday and charged with stealing $2.7 million through Medicaid fraud. Hellen Kiago, 47, is charged with defrauding the state’s Medicaid system through her…

Oct 12, 2017
IEBC Commissioner Roselyn Akombe Assures She's Not Resigning
Kenya

IEBC Commissioner Roselyn Akombe Assures She's Not Resigning

IEBC commissioner Roselyn Akombe has dismissed rumors that she is about to quit the commission. Rumors have been doing rounds that Akombe along with IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati would tender their resignation letter…

Oct 12, 2017
Mwakilishi Blog
Blog

How to be the Silver Lining in the Cloud of Political Uncertainties

Kenya is currently facing a moment of political uncertainty. And there is a lot of negative energy all over the place. But let us face it; every cloud has a silver lining. And there is indeed a silver lining in this w…

Oct 12, 2017
Former Football Great George Weah Leads in the Race for Liberian President
World

Former Football Great George Weah Leads in the Race for Liberian President

Former football great George Weah leads in the race to become Liberia’s next president. Weah is currently leading 20 other candidates in the vote tally in a race to succeed current president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. His…

Oct 11, 2017
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