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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

Kenya

Jamleck Kamau Pulls Out of Jubilee Nomination for Murang'a Governor's Seat

Kigumo MP Jamleck Kamau on Saturday announced he will not be participating in the repeat Jubilee Party nomination exercise for Murang’a governor. Kamau said he will instead campaign for President Uluru’s re-election…

May 20, 2017
World

Sources: White House Lawyers Researching Impeachment

White House lawyers have begun researching impeachment procedures in an effort to prepare for what officials still believe is a distant possibility that President Donald Trump could have to fend off attempts to remove…

May 19, 2017
Kenya

NASA Co-Principal Moses Wetangula to Defend His Bungoma Senate Seat

After initially denying speculation that he intends to run for re-election, Moses Wetangula on Friday confirmed that he will indeed be defending his Bungoma senatorial seat on a Ford-Kenya ticket. Wetangula is one of…

May 19, 2017
Death Announcement for Leah Wangui Kariuki
Obituaries

Death Announcement for Leah Wangui Kariuki - Mother to Mercy Kariuki of Baltimore, MD

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing  of Leah Wangui Kariuki, who passed while undergoing treatment at Nairobi West Hospital due to pancreatic cancer. She was mother to Mercy Kariuki of Baltimore, MD an…

May 19, 2017
Classifieds

Elimu Tutoring & Training Center in Baltimore, MD Currently Enrolling Students for 2017 Summer Camp

Elimu Tutoring & Training Center, located in Baltimore, Maryland, is now enrolling students for 2017 Summer Camp. Elimu Summer Camp provides: Math and Reading Tutoring Science Projects Swimming Skating Sports Library…

May 19, 2017
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Kenya

Mwangi wa Iria's Win in Murang’a Governor Seat Jubilee Nomination Nullified, Fresh Vote Ordered in 48 Hours

Political Parties Dispute Tribunal has nullified the nomination of Mwangi wa Iria as the Jubilee Party winner of the Murang’a Governor’s seat. The ruling was made on Friday following a petition by wa Iria’s rival in t…

May 19, 2017
Kenya

Peter Kenneth Back in Nairobi Race for Governor, Announces He’s Running as an Independent

Former Gatanga MP Peter Kenneth has announced that he is contesting the Nairobi gubernatorial seat as an independent. Kenneth, who lost to Senator Mike Sonko in the Jubilee primaries after garnering 62,504 votes again…

May 19, 2017
Kenya

Othaya MP Mary Wambui Retires from Active Politics

Othaya MP Mary Wambui has announced that she is retiring from active politics. This comes after she lost the Jubilee nomination to retain her seat last month. Addressing journalists at the Othaya CDF office on Tuesday…

May 18, 2017
Obituaries

Death Announcement for Gift Mumbi Kamau of Florissant, Missouri

The funeral committee and Kamau family wish to thank you for all your support during these difficult last few weeks. Gift Mumbi was special to the family and to the St. Louis community. Her memories will be cherished…

May 18, 2017
World

1 Killed, 12 Others Injured as Car Plows into Passengers in New York's Times Square

One person has been reported killed and twelve others injured after a speeding car crashed into pedestrians in New York City’s Times Square. The incident happened around noon at the intersection of Broadway and 45th…

May 18, 2017
Diaspora

Optiven Ltd CEO George Wachiuri's Passion for Kenyans in Diaspora

Many years after they have settled down in foreign lands, countless Diaspora immigrants lose touch with their mother countries, and the many opportunities that are ripe and ready to be seized back at home. Worst still…

May 17, 2017
Kenya

Uhuru, Raila Lead Other Aspirants in Presenting their Self-Declared Forms to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga have led other political aspirants in submitting their self-declaration forms to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). Others who have submitted their forms to the EACC incl…

May 17, 2017
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Diaspora

Body of a Missing Kenyan University Student in Missouri Found in Mississippi River

The body of a Kenyan university student reported missing on March 20th, 2017 in Saint Louis, Missouri has been found in the Mississippi River. Gift Kamau, 20 years old and a student at Saint Louis University in St Lou…

May 17, 2017
Entertainment

Kenyan Artistes Miss Out On Nominations for BET Awards

Kenyan, and East African artistes in general have missed out on this year’s list of nominees for BET Awards. The 2017 ‘Best International Act: Africa’ category of the awards is dominated by West African and South Afri…

May 17, 2017
Diaspora

Job Vacancy at the Kenya Embassy in Washington, DC: Administrative Assistant

The Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Washington DC invites applications from all suitably qualified men and women for the position of Administrative Assistant Job Description: The ideal person shall perform the fol…

May 16, 2017
Kenya

Mike Sonko Picks Polycarp Igathe as His Running Mate in Race for Nairobi Governor

Mike Sonko has picked Polycarp Igathe as his running mate in the race for Nairobi Governor. Polycarp is the Managing Director of Vivo Energy Kenya, and staff at Vivo said Polycarp will be taking a “major pay cut” in l…

May 16, 2017
World

Report: Trump Shared Highly Classified info about ISIS with Russians

President Donald Trump revealed highly classified information about Islamic State militants to Russian officials during a meeting last week, The Washington Post reported Monday, prompting strong condemnation from both…

May 15, 2017
Deportations of Africans from the US On the Rise
Immigration

Deportations of Africans from the US On the Rise

In the first 3 months of 2017, the US government deported a total of 1,200 Africans, with most of these immigrants being nationals of Ghana, Nigeria, Somali, and Kenya. The data, gathered by Transactional Records Acce…

May 15, 2017
Sports

Kenyan-Born Professional Basketball Player Inducted into Union University's Sports Hall of Fame

Kenyan-born basketball player Josephine Achieng Owino was on Friday inducted into Union University’s Sports Hall of Fame. The 6 feet- 3 inches, 34-year-old Owino played four years at Union University, located in Jacks…

May 15, 2017
Eunice Juma
Obituaries

Eunice Juma, a Kenyan Mother of Four, Passes away from Stage 4 Breast Cancer in Lubbock, Texas

On the morning of May 11, 2017, the Ajimo family suffered a major loss. Surrounded by family and friends, Eunice succumbed to her illness. The family was devastated when they had to say goodbye to Eunice all too soon…

May 14, 2017
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