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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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Norway-Based Kenyan Singer Stella "STL" Mwangi Signs Major Deal with International Brand Tommy Hilfiger
Entertainment

Norway-Based Kenyan Singer Stella "STL" Mwangi Signs Major Deal with International Brand Tommy Hilfiger

Norway-based Kenyan singer Stella Mwangi, popularly known as STL, continues making international headlines. STL’s song ‘Get up and Go’, off her self-titled EP has been picked up for yet another major commercial deal…

Sep 28, 2017
Kalonzo, Wetangula Were Not Detained at JKIA on Thursday Contrary to Raila's Claims, Says Immigration Director
Kenya

Kalonzo, Wetangula Were Not Detained at JKIA on Thursday Contrary to Raila's Claims, Says Immigration Director

Major Gen (Rtd) Gordon Kihalangwa, the Immigration Director at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declined claimed by National Super Alliance (NASA) leader Raila Odinga that NASA co-principals Kalonzo Musyoka and Mos…

Sep 28, 2017
Playboy Magazine Founder Hugh Hefner Dies at 91
Entertainment

Playboy Magazine Founder Hugh Hefner Dies at 91

(AP) Playboy magazine founder and sexual revolution symbol Hugh Hefner has died. He was 91. The magazine released a statement saying Hefner died at his home of natural causes Wednesday night surrounded by family. Foun…

Sep 27, 2017
Capital Murder Case of Teen Charged with Killing a Kenyan Man in Alabama Sent to Grand Jury
Diaspora

Capital Murder Case of Teen Charged with Killing a Kenyan Man in Alabama Sent to Grand Jury

A capital murder case against a teenager accused of shooting and killing a Kenyan-born man in Birmingham, Alabama has been sent to a grand jury for possible indictment. Chandler Bryant, 18, has been charged with capit…

Sep 27, 2017
Raila Odinga Hires Private Guards
Kenya

Raila Odinga Hires Private Guards

NASA leader Raila Odinga has hired private guards to man his rural home in Bondo, Siaya County. This follows the withdrawal of four National Police Service officers attached to the home. Police officers attached to Ra…

Sep 27, 2017
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US Department of Homeland Security to Collect Social Media information from Immigrants Starting Oct 18th
Immigration

US Department of Homeland Security to Collect Social Media information from Immigrants Starting Oct 18th

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plans to start collecting social media information on all immigrants in the US, including permanent residents and naturalized citizens starting October 18th. In a document…

Sep 26, 2017
Trump Mulls New Executive Order to Replace Travel Ban
Immigration

Trump Mulls New Executive Order to Replace Travel Ban

(AP) President Donald Trump is considering a new order to replace his soon-to-expire travel ban on people from six Muslim-majority countries that would be tailored on a country-by-country basis to protect the United S…

Sep 22, 2017
US Green Card Lottery for FY 2019 Begins October 3rd, Ends November 7th, 2017
Immigration

US Green Card Lottery for FY 2019 Begins October 3rd, Ends November 7th, 2017

The US Department of State has announced that the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program for the fiscal year 2019 (DV-2019), popularly known Green Card Lottery, will run from Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017 to Tuesday, November…

Sep 21, 2017
IEBC Pushes Repeat Presidential Election to October 26th
Kenya

IEBC Pushes Repeat Presidential Election to October 26th

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced the change of the repeat presidential election from October 17th to October 26th, 2017. IEBC chairman Wafula Chabukati on Thursday said the move…

Sep 21, 2017
40 Injured as Building Collapses in Kapsabet Town, Nandi County
Kenya

40 Injured as Building Collapses in Kapsabet Town, Nandi County

A three-story building under construction collapsed on Thursday in Kapsabet town, Nandi County, injuring at least 40 people. The building, located long Kapsabet-Kisumu highway came tumbling down around 1pm, falling un…

Sep 21, 2017
There Was No Basis to Upset the Will of the Voter, Says Justice Njoki Ndung'u
Kenya

There Was No Basis to Upset the Will of the Voter, Says Justice Njoki Ndung'u

In perhaps one of the Supreme Court’s most comprehensive and compelling judgements, Njoki Ndung'u repeated time and again, that the will of the voter is supreme and in the absence of evidence, a Court must not interfe…

Sep 20, 2017
Former Bomachoge Borabu MP Joel Onyancha Passes On
Kenya

Former Bomachoge Borabu MP Joel Onyancha Passes On

Former Bomachoge Borabu MP Joel Onyancha passed away in Nairobi on Wednesday. Onyancha fell ill while watching the Supreme Court’s proceedings on the presidential petition and was rushed to Aga Khan Hospital where he…

Sep 20, 2017
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IEBC Officials Absolved of Criminal Intent by the Supreme Court
Kenya

IEBC Officials Absolved of Criminal Intent by the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of Kenya on Wednesday ruled that no individual commissioner or officer of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) nor the electoral body as a whole acted with criminal intent in th…

Sep 20, 2017
Mwakilishi Blog
Blog

The Global Civic Forum Supports the Oct 17th, 2017 Presidential Election

The Global Civic Forum wishes to congratulate all Kenyans for turning out in large numbers on August 08 2017 and waiting in line for long hours to exercise their sovereign right to elect their leaders of choice. The p…

Sep 19, 2017
Janet Vihenda Keverenge Has Passed away in Falls Church, Virginia
Obituaries

Janet Vihenda Keverenge Has Passed away in Falls Church, Virginia

It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the death of Janet Vihenda Keverenge of Falls Church, Virginia, USA. Janet passed away on August 27th, 2017 in Virginia, USA. Janet was a daughter of the late Javan Mmbok…

Sep 18, 2017
California Legislature Passes Sweeping Immigration Bill
Immigration

California Legislature Passes Sweeping Immigration Bill

The California state legislature on Saturday passed a comprehensive “sanctuary state” immigration bill that protects immigrants in the state without legal US residency and limits state and local law enforcement agenci…

Sep 17, 2017
Trump, Top Democrats Agree on Young Immigrants
Immigration

Trump, Top Democrats Agree on Young Immigrants

(AP) The top House and Senate Democrats have announced agreement with President Donald Trump to protect certain immigrants brought illegally to this country as children – along with some border security enhancements…

Sep 13, 2017
The Trump Administration Has Stopped Certain Visa Issuance for These Three African Countries
Immigration

The Trump Administration Has Stopped Certain Visa Issuance for These Three African Countries

The Trump administration on Wednesday announced that it is stopping the issuance of certain kinds of visa to three African countries and one Asian country. In the latest example of the administration’s crackdown on im…

Sep 13, 2017
Mwakilishi Blog
Blog

UhuRuto Great for Our Families

I am a Kenyan living in the diaspora and am extremely proud to support His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta's re-election for another five years. The benefits of Uhuru’s first term in office have been felt, not jus…

Sep 12, 2017
DMV Shipping Collecting Items for Shipment to Kenya on September 23rd
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DMV Shipping Collecting Items for Shipment to Kenya on September 23rd

DMV Shipping is currently collecting items in the MD/DC region for shipment to Kenya on September 23rd. Free pick-up in the MD, DC, VA area on September 9th, 10th, and 16th. Arrange pick-up/drop-off by contacting Will…

Sep 12, 2017
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