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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.

3,443 articles

Diaspora

Former US-Based Lawyer Susan Kihika Disqualified by IEBC from Contesting Nakuru Senatorial Seat

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has nullified the candidacy of Susan Kihika as the Jubilee Party nominee for Nakuru County Senatorial Seat. The IEBC’s Disputes Tribunal ruled that Ms Kihika…

Jun 12, 2017
Mwakilishi Blog
Blog

Insights from Boston: How to build Relationships

Landing in Boston gives me a lot of joy and delight. I am here not just for pure business but to shape up relationships with my great friends, churches, investment groups and individual friends in Massachusetts. I bel…

Jun 12, 2017
Mwakilishi Blog
Blog

Kenyan US Diaspora Cash Merry-Go-Rounds: The Perfect Highway Robbery

If you have lived in USA for a while you have probably heard about these stories. Somebody creates a group of 12 members each contributing $1000 per month. The order of receiving the money is decided and contributions…

Jun 12, 2017
Sports

Former NFL Player's Body Discovered in River

Authorities say former NFL wide receiver James Hardy has been found dead in a river in northeast Indiana. The Allen County Coroner's Office says the 31-year-old's body was identified Thursday, but that the cause and m…

Jun 10, 2017
Mwakilishi Blog
Blog

Open Letter to Deputy President Hon William Samoei Ruto

Hello Sir. We hope this letter finds you well. We the people of Nandi sub tribe of the larger Kalenjin  Nation respectfully write to you about few emerging issues. We hope you take time to read through this letter and…

Jun 9, 2017
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Real Estate

Real Estate Voice ahead of Kenya's General Elections

As Kenya edges closer to its August 2017 general elections, Kenya’s business community is strongly spelling out specific criterion that both its members and all Kenyan electorate must use as they prepare to cherry-pic…

Jun 8, 2017
Kenya

British National Acquitted of Murder in the Death of His Kenyan Lover

A British national has been acquitted of murdering his Kenyan lover by the High Court in Nairobi. Justice Hedwig Ongu’di of the High Court ruled on Thursday that the prosecution had failed to prove that Carl Gary Sing…

Jun 8, 2017
Diaspora

US Couple Convicted of Smuggling Kenyan Woman into the Country, Exploiting Her as a Domestic Servant

An American couple in New Jersey has been convicted of smuggling a Kenyan woman from Kenya into the United States and forcing her to work long work at their house with little pay. Mary and Michael Wood were found guil…

Jun 8, 2017
Classifieds

DMV Shipping Currently Collecting Cargo for Shipment to Kenya on June 26th

DMV Shipping is currently collecting items in the MD/DC region until June 24th for shipment to Kenya. Shipment sails June 26th. Arrange pick-up/drop-off by contacting Willy by email (kenyancraft@gmail.com) or Phone/Wh…

Jun 8, 2017
Classifieds

Optiven Limited Will Be in Braintree, Massachusetts between June 8th and 14th, 2017

Kenyan leading real estate company Optiven Limited will be meeting customers in Braintree, Massachusetts from June 8th to June 14th, 2017. Venue: Beantown inn, 190 Wood Rd Braintree 02184 MA. Optiven team will be offe…

Jun 7, 2017
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman on Trial in Germany for Role in the Murder of Her Husband - Prosecutor Says She Distracted Husband with Sex

A Kenyan woman is on trial for her role in the murder of her husband in Ebersdorf, Germany. 32-year-old Armina A. is charged with conspiring with her lover, identified as  38-year-old Jan D., to kill her husband while…

Jun 6, 2017
Immigration

Baltimore County Council Kills Immigration Checks Bill

The Baltimore (Maryland) County Council on Monday voted to suspend a bill that would have required immigration status checks for people arrested and detained in county jails. The County Council voted 5-2 to table the…

Jun 5, 2017
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Diaspora

Kenyan Man Shot Dead in Birmingham, Alabama

A Kenyan man has lost his life after getting shot Saturday night at a gas station that he worked in Birmingham, Alabama. Mike Mulwa, 29, was shot on Saturday night at a gas station located in the 9800 block of Parkway…

Jun 4, 2017
Mwakilishi Blog
Blog

Two Years After Relocating from the USA to Kenya, the Good and the Bad

Strolling along a lone dirt road Sandwiched between some old leafy cactus blossoms Within from where I was bred An old acacia spreads a cooling shadow As a starving lamaggeryer eagle Gave me a get-out-of-here kind of…

Jun 4, 2017
Obituaries

Death Announcement for Mike Mulwa Ngangi of Acworth, Georgia

It is with deep sorrow that we inform you of the tragic death of Mike Mulwa Ngangi that occurred on June 3rd, 2017 in Birmingham, Alabama. Friends and family are meeting at his residence at 4940 Pinehurst Circle, Acwo…

Jun 3, 2017
World

Multiple Casualties Reported in Britain after Pedestrians Hit on London Bridge

British police said they were dealing with "incidents" on London Bridge and nearby Borough Market in the heart of the British capital Saturday, as witnesses reported a vehicle veering off the road and hitting several…

Jun 3, 2017
Obituaries

Promotion to Glory of Bishop Dr. Josiah Thuku Kambutu of Annandale Virginia

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of Bishop Dr. Josiah Thuku Kambutu of of Annandale Virginia on Thursday,  June 1st, 2017. Dr. Josiah Thuku was born on December 13th, 1953 in Nairobi, Kenya. He was…

Jun 3, 2017
Mwakilishi Blog
Blog

6 Ways on How a Young Person in Diaspora Can Invest in Real Estate

In today’s world, many young people are immigrating abroad, in search of greener pastures. Most of them however do not have the right information on how to invest their money astutely. George Wachiuri, the founder and…

Jun 2, 2017
Clarence House Nairobi
Classifieds

Short and Long-Term Accommodation Available at Clarence House in Nairobi

Looking for short or long-term accommodation in Nairobi? Clarence House Nairobi is a hotel & apartments located in the leafy suburbs of Westlands, Nairobi and has deluxe Studio, 1 and 2 Bedroom apartments, all elegant…

Jun 1, 2017
Immigration

Trump Administration Approves Tougher Visa Vetting, including Social Media Checks

The Trump administration has rolled out a new questionnaire for US visa applicants worldwide that asks for social media handles for the last five years and biographical information going back 15 years. The new questio…

May 31, 2017