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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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Mwakilishi Blog
Blog

Ungrateful President Uhuru Kenyatta Fails to Meet Kenyan People

You do not need to be genius to know that President Uhuru Kenyatta is a Coward. By not showing up for the debate tonight goes to show that president Kenyatta thinks that he is better than everyone else. I have had a f…

Jul 24, 2017
Raila Debates Solo as President Uhuru Skips Presidential Debate
Kenya

Raila Debates Solo as President Uhuru Skips Presidential Debate

National Super Alliance (NASA) presidential flag-bearer Raila Odinga appeared solo at Monday night’s second session of presidential debates, after President Uhuru Kenyatta failed to show up. Jubilee Party had announce…

Jul 24, 2017
Kenyan-Born Chris Froome Wins Fourth Tour de France Title
Sports

Kenyan-Born Chris Froome Wins Fourth Tour de France Title

Kenyan-born British cyclist Chris Froome on Sunday won his fourth Tour de France title. Froome won the title for the third time in a row, and termed this his most challenging win yet, after finishing just 54 seconds a…

Jul 24, 2017
8 People Dead in Sweltering Truck, 30 Hospitalized in Texas Human Trafficking Case
World

8 People Dead in Sweltering Truck, 30 Hospitalized in Texas Human Trafficking Case

(Reuters) Eight people were found dead on Sunday inside a sweltering tractor trailer parked at a Walmart store in San Antonio, Texas, and authorities said they were the victims of "ruthless" human traffickers. Another…

Jul 23, 2017
Mwakilishi Blog
Blog

Ten Reasons Why the Diaspora Supports Uhuruto for Five More Years

We in the diaspora support giving the Jubilee government Tano Tena so that it can, under the leadership of Uhuru Kenyatta, continue transforming the lives of our people in Kenya. The Jubilee government's transformatio…

Jul 22, 2017
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Sean Spicer Resigns As White House Press Secretary
World

Sean Spicer Resigns As White House Press Secretary

Sean Spicer, the White House's embattled press secretary, announced his resignation on Friday morning, after telling President Donald Trump that he strongly disagreed with the selection of Anthony Scaramucci as White…

Jul 21, 2017
Death Announcement for the late Hon. Nahashon Kanyi Waithaka
Obituaries

Death Announcement for the late Hon. Nahashon Kanyi Waithaka

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of former Cabinet Minister, Honorable Nahashon Kanyi Waithaka. Hon. Kanyi passed away on Wednesday, July 19th, 2017 in Kenya at the age of 81 and leaves…

Jul 21, 2017
O.J. Simpson Granted Parole after Nearly 9 Years in Prison
World

O.J. Simpson Granted Parole after Nearly 9 Years in Prison

O.J. Simpson was granted parole Thursday after more than eight years in prison for a Las Vegas hotel heist, successfully making his case in a nationally televised hearing that reflected America's enduring fascination…

Jul 20, 2017
Kibaki in Good Health, Mary Wambui Assures Kenyans
Kenya

Kibaki in Good Health, Mary Wambui Assures Kenyans

Othaya MP Mary Wambui has assured Kenyans that retired President Mwai Kibaki is in good health and has not been hospitalized, contrary to widespread rumors rumors. Wambui said she had visited with Kibaki on Thursday m…

Jul 20, 2017
U.S. Senator John McCain Diagnosed with Brain Cancer
World

U.S. Senator John McCain Diagnosed with Brain Cancer

U.S. Senator John McCain has been diagnosed with brain cancer, his office announced on Wednesday. Mccain, a Republican who has represented Arizona in the senate since 1987, had a blood clot removed above his left eye…

Jul 19, 2017
I'm Biwott's Wife, Jubilee Uasin Gishu Senatorial Candidate Prof. Margaret Kamar Says
Kenya

I'm Biwott's Wife, Jubilee Uasin Gishu Senatorial Candidate Prof. Margaret Kamar Says

Uasin Gishu County Jubilee senatorial candidate Professor Margaret Kamar has cleared the air on her relationship with the late former powerful minister during Kanu era, Nicholas Biwott. The former university don on We…

Jul 19, 2017
Several North Rift Leaders Ditch Jubilee for NASA
Kenya

Several North Rift Leaders Ditch Jubilee for NASA

Chesumei MP Elijah Lagat and former Mosop MP David Koech have led several leaders from Deputy President William Ruto’s North Rift region in ditching the ruling Jubilee Party to join opposition National Super Alliance…

Jul 19, 2017
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Elections Won't Be Postponed, President Uhuru Tells NASA
Kenya

Elections Won't Be Postponed, President Uhuru Tells NASA

President Uhuru Kenyatta has told the opposition National Super Alliance (NASA) that elections will be held on August 8th as scheduled. While reacting to calls by the opposition that the elections be postponed should…

Jul 19, 2017
US Think-Tank Warns Opposition Distrust of IEBC Could Fuel Tension
Kenya

US Think-Tank Warns Opposition Distrust of IEBC Could Fuel Tension

A think tank connected with the US Defense Department has expressed concerns that weakness of national and international institutions could precipitate election-related violence in Kenya in the forthcoming elections…

Jul 19, 2017
Raila Narrows Gap on President Uhuru in New Poll
Kenya

Raila Narrows Gap on President Uhuru in New Poll

A new poll released by Radio Africa Group shows that National Super Alliance (NASA) presidential candidate Raila Odinga has narrowed the gap between him and his rival President Uhuru Kenyatta of Jubilee. The poll furt…

Jul 19, 2017
Entertainment

American Singer R. Kelly Denies Allegations Of Operating Sex Cult

R. Kelly’s lawyer on Monday released a statement denying allegations by parents that he is holding several women over the age of consent as sex slaves, the Los Angeles Times reports: “Mr. Robert Kelly is both alarmed…

Jul 17, 2017
Kenya

Jubilee Parliamentary Aspirant Killed in a Car Crash

A Jubilee Party aspirant for Kitutu Chache South parliamentary seat has died from injuries sustained in a car crash. Leonard Gwaru Mwamba passed away at Christa Marianne Hospital on Friday evening while receiving trea…

Jul 14, 2017
Diaspora

ABC Bank Team to Meet Kenyans in Qatar

As part of its continuous Diaspora market outreach, ABC Bank is on a two- day tour of Qatar  where it will meet Kenyans living there. The team will pitch tent in Doha, at the Concorde Hotel on the 14th and 15th July…

Jul 14, 2017
Kenya

Bethuel Kiplagat Dies in Nairobi

Former Chairman of the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC) Bethuel Kiplagat is dead. Mr Kiplagat passed on aged 82 at a Nairobi hospital after long illness. Ambassador Kiplagat, a former diplomat and K…

Jul 14, 2017
Obituaries

Promotion to Glory of Grace Wambui Mbugua of San Leandro, California

It is with heavy hearts and acceptance that we announce the death of Grace Wambui Mbugua (aka Mama Lydia or Mrs. Mbugua). Mama Lydia passed away on Saturday July 8th after battling breast cancer for 5 years. The famil…

Jul 13, 2017
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