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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

Obituaries

Promotion to Glory of Ms Eunice Wacheke Nyoike

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God's will that we announce the promotion to Glory of Ms Eunice Wacheke Nyoike on July 9th, 2017 in Kenya after a short battle with cancer. She was sister to Bernice Gitau (MD)…

Jul 12, 2017
Members of the Board of the Kenya USA Diaspora SACCO with President Kenyatta at a luncheon they hosted in honor of participants of Diaspora Conference held at Windsor Golf and country club in April, 2015.
Diaspora

An Open Discussion with the Kenyan Diaspora on Matters of Investments to the Kenyan Economy and Development in General

The Kenyan diaspora has significantly come of age and has steadily ingrained itself deeply in all activities undertaken within and without its national borders, not only economically through investments and remittance…

Jul 11, 2017
Mwakilishi Blog
Blog

Memento Mori: A Reminder to Kenyans of Your Unnatural Mortality

Dear Kenyans, you do not have the simple luxury of accepting the death of a political personality as natural, even if it may be so. If you have your eyes anywhere near half-open, your ears unclogged enough to hear jus…

Jul 10, 2017
Classifieds

Now Taking Orders: Home Care Nutrition & Catering for Your Aging Loved Ones in Kenya

Are you a Kenyan in the Diaspora? Are you worried about the health and nutritional status of your loved ones back in Kenya? Worry no more! Lishe HomeCare is now taking orders for homecare nutrition and catering servic…

Jul 10, 2017
Kenya

Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaissery Dies in Nairobi

Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaissery is dead. The CS died at Karen Hospital, a few hours after he was admitted for check up. Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service Joseph Kinyua confirmed the news in a s…

Jul 7, 2017
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Elimu Driving School in Baltimore, Maryland Enrolling for Driving Classes
Classifieds

Elimu Driving School in Baltimore, Maryland Enrolling for Driving Classes

Elimu Driving School in Baltimore, Maryland is now enrolling for driving classes. Elimu is MVA-certifed and offers the following services at affordable rates: Skills for safe driving Drug and Alcohol classes Driver Im…

Jul 7, 2017
Mwakilishi Blog
Blog

Why Women Are Emerging as the Better Investors

She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. The good old book must have perfectly foretold how the modern woman would once have the sharper edge when it comes to real estate investing…

Jul 6, 2017
Kenya

Maina Kageni with 1% Support for Nairobi Women Representative Seat

Classic 105 presenter Maina Kageni has emerged third in an opinion poll in the race for the Nairobi Women Representative seat. In the poll, Maina trailed ODM’s Esther Passaris and Rachel Shebesh of Jubilee Party with…

Jul 6, 2017
Classifieds

DMV Shipping Currently Collecting Cargo for Shipment to Kenya on July 21st

DMV Shipping is currently collecting items in the MD/DC region for shipment to Kenya. Shipment sails July 21st. Arrange pick-up/drop-off by contacting Willy by email (kenyancraft@gmail.com) or Phone/WhatsApp (202-297-…

Jul 6, 2017
Diaspora

Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz Attends Annual Kenya Family Fun Day Event, Pledges to Continue Fight Against Unfair Immigration Policies

Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz on Saturday, July 1st graced the Independence Day Celebrations/Family Fun Day, an event held each year by the Kenyan community in Baltimore, Maryland Kamenetz, a big advocate…

Jul 4, 2017
Diaspora

Record Crowd Turns Out for the Annual Independence Day Celebrations/Family Fun Day in Baltimore

A record crowd of over a thousand Kenyan-Americans gathered at Gunpowder Falls State Park in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, July 1st for the Annual July 4th Celebrations/Family Fun Day. The event, which coincides wi…

Jul 2, 2017
Mwakilishi Blog
Blog

Why Diaspora Supports Uhuruto for Five More Years

We, Kenyans in the diaspora, are committed to transforming Kenya into a better country for all Kenyans. We embrace the 2017 Jubilee manifesto of Continuing Kenya’s Transformation, Together. The Jubilee government has…

Jul 1, 2017
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Diaspora

Kenyan Man Shot Dead by Police in Marietta, Georgia

A Kenyan man was on Thursday shot and killed by police in Marietta, Georgia on Thursday. Police say Joel Gatu Muturi, 23, of Marietta, tried to run over members of the Cobb Marietta Smyra Narcotics squad with his car…

Jun 30, 2017
Diaspora

Kenyan Man Drowns in a South Carolina River

The body of a Kenyan man was recovered from a river in South Carolina on Tuesday. Fredrick Ochieng Babu, 35, went swimming at Congaree River near downtown Columbia on Sunday with a group of three other people. One of…

Jun 30, 2017
Obituaries

Death Announcement for Norah Nduati of Anaheim, California

It with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved sister Norah Nduati who passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 following a battle with cancer. Norah was the wife of Wilson Nduati Njoroge (Anaheim, Califo…

Jun 30, 2017
Classifieds

Equity Bank Diaspora Team in Virginia from June 29th to July 6th

Equity Bank (Diaspora) Representatives from Kenya are in Virginia between Thursday, June 29th and Thursday, July 6th, 2017 to have meetings with their various clients in the Diaspora Community. The main Agenda of thei…

Jun 30, 2017
Obituaries

Death Announcement: Joseph Kuria Kamau of Baltimore, Maryland

It is with profound sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Joseph Kuria Kamau a.k.a, Kamau wa Nyama of Charlie Brown, Baltimore Maryland. He was son of the late Kamau Kanini and Rahab Njam…

Jun 30, 2017
Immigration

President Trump's Travel Ban Now in Effect

A scaled-back version of President Donald Trump’s travel ban is now in effect. The new rules, the product of months of legal wrangling, aren’t so much an outright ban as a tightening of already-tough visa policies aff…

Jun 29, 2017
Classifieds

Equity Bank Diaspora Team to be at the Annual Family Fun Day in Baltimore, MD on Saturday, July 1st

Equity Bank (Diaspora) Representatives from Kenya will be attending the Annual Independence Day Celebrations/Family Fun Day in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, July 1st, 2017. Please stop by the Equity booth and bring…

Jun 29, 2017
Immigration

House Republicans Push Bills to Crack Down on Illegal Immigration

The Republican-led House on Thursday pressed ahead with legislation to crack down on illegal immigration, a key priority for President Donald Trump. One bill would strip federal dollars from self-proclaimed "sanctuary…

Jun 29, 2017
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