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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

Next of Kin Sought for a Kenyan Woman Who Died in the UK
Diaspora

Next of Kin Sought for a Kenyan Woman Who Died in the UK

Joyce Wanjiru Chege, 48 years old, was found dead at her home in the UK by her boss. Efforts by the police and others to locate her next of kin have been fruitless. Unless someone claims her body by Tuesday, September…

Sep 9, 2017
Death Announcement: Gerald Kimangu
Obituaries

Death Announcement: Gerald Kimangu

It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the death of Gerald Kimangu, beloved father to Ann Kimangu (Mama Wangu), father in law to Daniel Wahome and brother-in-law to Alice Gitonga, all of Baltimore. Family and…

Sep 9, 2017
US State Department Issues New Travel Warning for Kenya
Kenya

US State Department Issues New Travel Warning for Kenya

The US State Department on Friday released a new travel warning to Kenya. In the warning, the Department cautions U.S. citizens to avoid the area near the Kenya-Somalia border because of threats by al-Shabaab. US Citi…

Sep 8, 2017
Immigration: Trump Loses at Appeals Court on Relatives Covered by Travel Ban
Immigration

Immigration: Trump Loses at Appeals Court on Relatives Covered by Travel Ban

President Donald Trump suffered another setback on his embattled travel ban, with an appeals panel leaving in a place a lower-court ruling that forces the administration to accept people with grandparents, cousins and…

Sep 7, 2017
Mwakilishi Blog
Blog

Chief Justice David Maraga May Have Been Duped by Opposition's Machinations

It is slowly being revealed that thousands of forms were not signed by each party’s agents as a hard copy back-up to the electronic transmission and that many forms lacked official stamp and signatures- and that was e…

Sep 6, 2017
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Death Announcement for Rachel Wanjiru Gitau Kates of Marietta, GA
Obituaries

Death Announcement for Rachel Wanjiru Gitau Kates of Marietta, GA

It is with humble acceptance of God's will we announce the passing on of Rachel Wanjiru Gitau Kates of Marietta, who had been visiting Kenya. She is survived by two sons in Kenya and her daughter, Gina in Marietta, GA…

Sep 5, 2017
Donald Trump Ends DACA, an Immigration Program for Young Immigrants
Immigration

Donald Trump Ends DACA, an Immigration Program for Young Immigrants

The Trump administration on Tuesday ended the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA), an immigration program that has benefited about 800,000 immigrants. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who has been a vehement c…

Sep 5, 2017
Seven Students Killed, Dozens Injured in a Dormitory Fire at Moi Girls, Nairobi
Kenya

Seven Students Killed, Dozens Injured in a Dormitory Fire at Moi Girls, Nairobi

Seven students are reported to have died and dozens of others injured in a dormitory fire at Moi Girls School in Kibra Constituency, Nairobi. The fire reportedly broke out at 2am on Saturday as the students slept. Edu…

Sep 2, 2017
The Carter Center Releases Statement Following the Nullification of the Kenyan Presidential Election Results
Kenya

The Carter Center Releases Statement Following the Nullification of the Kenyan Presidential Election Results

The Cater Center,  one of the leading observer missions during the August 8th general elections and headed by former US Secretary of State John Kerry, on Friday released a press statement following the nullification o…

Sep 1, 2017
Newly Elected MP Charles "Jaguar" Kanyi Releases New Song "Ndoto"
Entertainment

Newly Elected MP Charles "Jaguar" Kanyi Releases New Song "Ndoto"

Musician turned politician Charles Njagua Kanyi, popularly known as Jaguar, has released a new song titled “Ndoto.”. In the song, Jaguar, the newly elected MP for Starehe Constituency, talks of his difficult life grow…

Sep 1, 2017
Donald Trump to Decide Tuesday on Future of Young Immigrants' DACA Program
Immigration

Donald Trump to Decide Tuesday on Future of Young Immigrants' DACA Program

US President Donald Trump will on Tuesday make a decision on the future of the Obama-era program for young immigrants known as Differed Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA), popularly known as the DREAMers program. Thi…

Sep 1, 2017
Supreme Court Nullifies President Uhuru’s Election, Orders Fresh Vote in 60 Days
Kenya

Supreme Court Nullifies President Uhuru’s Election, Orders Fresh Vote in 60 Days

The Supreme Court has annulled the re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta and ordered a fresh election be held within 60 days. The Supreme Court ruled that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission did not…

Sep 1, 2017
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People Denied Entry into the US Under Trump's Travel Ban Can Re-Apply for Visas - Settlement
Immigration

People Denied Entry into the US Under Trump's Travel Ban Can Re-Apply for Visas - Settlement

People who had visas but were blocked from entering the United States after the Trump administration’s first travel ban in January can now re-apply for visas to enter the US, following a court settlement reached on Th…

Aug 31, 2017
Donald Trump Expected to End Obama-Era 'Dreamers' Immigration Program As Soon As Friday, Official Says
Immigration

Donald Trump Expected to End Obama-Era 'Dreamers' Immigration Program As Soon As Friday, Official Says

US President Donald Trump could end the Obama-era immigration program DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), popularly known as the Dreamers Program as soon as Friday, September 1st, a senior administration of…

Aug 31, 2017
Immigration: Federal Judge Blocks Texas' Tough Anti-Sanctuary Cities Law
Immigration

Immigration: Federal Judge Blocks Texas' Tough Anti-Sanctuary Cities Law

A federal judge on Wednesday night blocked most of Texas’ new tough immigration law against sanctuary cities that was scheduled to go into effect on Friday, September 1st. The law, known as Senate Bill 4, passed by th…

Aug 31, 2017
USCIS to Expand In-Person Interviews for Permanent Residency Applicants Starting October 1st
Immigration

USCIS to Expand In-Person Interviews for Permanent Residency Applicants Starting October 1st

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it is expanding in-person interviews for persons applying for permanent residency (green cards). Beginning October 1st, USCIS will being conductin…

Aug 31, 2017
Broke MP Rides in Matatu to State House Meeting
Kenya

Broke MP Rides in Matatu to State House Meeting

After the Jubilee parliamentary group meeting on Wednesday at State House, that was chaired by President Uhuru Kenyatta, one thing stood out. A 23-year-old man, the MP-elect for Igembe South John Paul Mwirigi did what…

Aug 30, 2017
Elimu Tutoring and Training Center Enrolling Now
Classifieds

Elimu Tutoring and Training Center Enrolling Now

Elimu Tutoring and Training Center in Baltimore, Maryland provides tutoring in Math and Reading, help with homework, as well as transportation from school for K-12 students. Located at 9600 Pulaski Park Dr, Suite 115…

Aug 30, 2017
President Uhuru Takes On a Safari Ahead of Supreme Court Election Petition Ruling
Kenya

President Uhuru Takes On a Safari Ahead of Supreme Court Election Petition Ruling

Hearings of the Kenya Presidential election ended on Tuesday evening, and the nation now awaits the ruling from the Supreme Court. At the conclusion of the hearing, Chief Justice David Maraga said the court will deliv…

Aug 29, 2017
Death Announcement for Susan Njeri Kariuki of Dallas, Texas
Obituaries

Death Announcement for Susan Njeri Kariuki of Dallas, Texas

It is with deep regret that the family of Susan Njeri Kariuki announce her passing on, which happened on Friday August 26, 2017. She passed on after a brief illness which included a bacterial infection in her blood an…

Aug 28, 2017
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