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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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Death Announcement for David Munyui Maina of Strasburg, Pennsylvania
Obituaries

Death Announcement for David Munyui Maina of Strasburg, Pennsylvania

David Munyui Maina, 62, of Strasburg, PA, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, July 27, 2017. He was born in Kenya, the son of the late John and Esther Maina. Surviving is his wife, Gail (Dunn) Maina, his sons Michae…

Aug 3, 2017
Grand Jury Subpoenas Issued in Relation to Russian Lawyer, Trump Jr. Meeting
World

Grand Jury Subpoenas Issued in Relation to Russian Lawyer, Trump Jr. Meeting

(Reuters) Grand jury subpoenas have been issued in connection with a June 2016 meeting that included President Donald Trump's son, his son-in-law and a Russian lawyer, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters…

Aug 3, 2017
Death Announcement for Charles Wanjohi Weru of Worcester, Massachusetts
Obituaries

Death Announcement for Charles Wanjohi Weru of Worcester, Massachusetts

It is with deepest sorrows that Weru family inform you of the untimely death of Charles Wanjohi Weru (Kapoti) of Worcester, Massachusetts. He was brother to James Weru , Catherine Weru, Winnie Weru, brother in law to…

Aug 3, 2017
New Immigration Bill: Trump Says He Wants Immigrants 'Who Speak English' and Won't 'Collect Welfare'
Immigration

New Immigration Bill: Trump Says He Wants Immigrants 'Who Speak English' and Won't 'Collect Welfare'

President Trump introduced legislation today with Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., and David Perdue, R-Ga., aimed at cutting legal immigration to the United States. The bill — a revised version of an immigration-reform bill…

Aug 2, 2017
US Green Card Lottery Program in Jeopardy as Donald Trump Unveils New Immigration Reform Bill, "RAISE Act"
Immigration

US Green Card Lottery Program in Jeopardy as Donald Trump Unveils New Immigration Reform Bill, "RAISE Act"

The US Diversity Immigration Visa program, popularly known as the Green Card Lottery could be in jeopardy after President Donald Trump unveiled the RAISE Act, which if enacted into law will scrap the Green Card lotter…

Aug 2, 2017
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Former "America's Toughest Sheriff" Joe Arpaio Convicted Of Criminal Contempt Relating to Detention of Immigration
Immigration

Former "America's Toughest Sheriff" Joe Arpaio Convicted Of Criminal Contempt Relating to Detention of Immigration

Joe Arpaio, the former sheriff who garnered nationwide attention for his crackdown on illegal immigration, has been convicted of criminal contempt by a federal judge in Arizona. The ruling carries a possible maximum s…

Aug 1, 2017
KDF Spokesman Joseph Owuoth Rubbishes Claims that He is Missing
Kenya

KDF Spokesman Joseph Owuoth Rubbishes Claims that He is Missing

Kenya Defense Forces spokesman Joseph Owuoth has denied rumors spread by his family and several politicians that he is missing. Col Owuoth said he had never gone missing but that he has been busy working. "II’m at wor…

Aug 1, 2017
White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci Removed from His Job, Just 10 Days after He Was Hired
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White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci Removed from His Job, Just 10 Days after He Was Hired

Donald Trump has removed the new White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci from his job, just 10 days after Scaramucci was hired. Scaramucci’s departure comes hours after General John Kelly took his new p…

Jul 31, 2017
Los Angeles to Host 2028 Summer Olympics
Sports

Los Angeles to Host 2028 Summer Olympics

(Reuters) Los Angeles will host the 2028 Summer Olympics after reaching a deal with Olympic organizers, the Los Angeles Times reported on Monday, a move that paves the way for Paris to host the 2024 Games. An announce…

Jul 31, 2017
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Numbers Fail to Support a Raila Odinga Win in 2017

For the fourth time, Raila is running for the top seat in Kenya for which the winner will be decided on August 8, 2017. Analysis of the total registered voters by region shows that President Uhuru Kenyatta will garner…

Jul 30, 2017
Baltimore Ravens Math Genius John Urschel Retiring from the NFL at Age 26
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Baltimore Ravens Math Genius John Urschel Retiring from the NFL at Age 26

Ravens center and resident genius mathematician John Urschel is retiring from the NFL after three seasons. Urschel, 26, participated in all the team’s offseason camps, but did not report for the start of training camp…

Jul 29, 2017
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Diaspora Message of Tolerance and Peaceful Elections in Kenya

Kenyans based in the US want to wish all the Kenyans a peaceful and orderly general election. Elections for the President, Senators, Members of Parliament, Women Representatives, County Governors and Members of County…

Jul 29, 2017
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Radio Queen Adelle Onyango Weds
Entertainment

Radio Queen Adelle Onyango Weds

The queen of Kenyan radio walked down the aisle on Friday, July 28. Adelle Onyango said "I do" to the love of her life at an intimate ceremony where only close family and friends were in attendance. "Kenya is so beaut…

Jul 29, 2017
Donald Trump Fires Reince Priebus as Chief of Staff in White House Shake-Up
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Donald Trump Fires Reince Priebus as Chief of Staff in White House Shake-Up

(AP) President Donald Trump announced Friday he was appointing Homeland Security head John Kelly to be White House chief of staff, ending the tumultuous six-month tenure of Reince Priebus. After months of speculation…

Jul 28, 2017
Obamacare Repeal Bill Dies in U.S. Senate as McCain Votes 'No'
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Obamacare Repeal Bill Dies in U.S. Senate as McCain Votes 'No'

US Senate Republicans failed to overturn the healthcare law known as Obamacare early on Friday, in a blow to President Donald Trump that effectively ended the Republican Party’s seven-year quest to repeal the 2010 Aff…

Jul 28, 2017
Kenyan-Born Priest Acquitted of Sexually Assaulting Fellow Priest in Michigan
Diaspora

Kenyan-Born Priest Acquitted of Sexually Assaulting Fellow Priest in Michigan

A Roman Catholic priest originally from Kenya accused of sexually assaulting a fellow priest in Rogers City, Michigan was last week found not guilty of the crime. Father Sylvestre Obwaka was acquitted on Thursday, Jul…

Jul 27, 2017
Jeff Bezos Passes Bill Gates As World's Richest Person
World

Jeff Bezos Passes Bill Gates As World's Richest Person

A surge in Amazon.com shares Thursday morning in advance of the online retailer’s earnings report has propelled founder Jeff Bezos past Bill Gates as the world’s richest person. Shares of the online retailer rose 1.3…

Jul 27, 2017
Former NBA Player Gilbert Arenas Once Again Receives Social Media Backlash for Calling Kenyan-Born Actress Lupita Nyong'o Ugly
Entertainment

Former NBA Player Gilbert Arenas Once Again Receives Social Media Backlash for Calling Kenyan-Born Actress Lupita Nyong'o Ugly

Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas is once again under fire after saying Kenyan-born Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong’o is ugly because of her dark skin tone. Lupita Nyong’o recently posted a photo of herself on Instagram…

Jul 26, 2017
Live-in Nanny Wanted in Houston, Texas
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Live-in Nanny Wanted in Houston, Texas

A Kenyan family in Houston, Texas seeks a live-in nanny to help take care of their two children. If interested, please call or text 832-377-6950.  

Jul 26, 2017
Massachusetts High Court Rules State Can't Hold Immigrants for ICE
Immigration

Massachusetts High Court Rules State Can't Hold Immigrants for ICE

Massachusetts court officers do not have the authority to arrest someone suspected of being in the U.S. illegally if that person is not facing criminal charges, the state's highest court ruled Monday. The Supreme Judi…

Jul 25, 2017
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