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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

World

Donald Trump Fires FBI Director James Comey

U.S. President Donald Trump has fired FBI Director James Comey with immediate effect, a statement from the White House says. The statement says Donald Trump acted based on recommendations from Attorney General Jeff Se…

May 9, 2017
Kenya

Sonko Registers His 'Sonko Rescue Team' as an NGO

Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko has officially registered his Sonko Rescue Team as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). Sonko’s fleet of vehicles that include a Land Cruiser, a Hammer, Mercedes Benz, and a Limo provide a…

May 9, 2017
Kenya

US Suspends Sh2.1 Billion in Funding to Kenya's Ministry of Health

The US embassy in Kenya has announced it has suspended direct financial support to Kenya’s Ministry of Health due to reports of corruption and inadequate accountability of funds in the ministry. Speaking at Imperial H…

May 9, 2017
The late Robinson Ndegwa
Obituaries

Death Announcement for Robinson Ndegwa - Father to David Njoroge (Governor) of Baltimore, MD

It is with profound sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Robinson Ndegwa, former Councilor of Thika Municipality. He was father to David Njoroge (Governor) and father-in-law to Veronica …

May 9, 2017
Kenyan-Born Lucy Gichuhi Sworn in, Becomes First Black Senator in Australia
Diaspora

Kenyan-Born Lucy Gichuhi Sworn in, Becomes First Black Senator in Australia

Kenyan-born Lucy Gichuhi has been sworn-in as a senator in Australia, becoming the first black member of the Senate. Lucy, who is now officially the Senator for South Australia, was sworn-in on Tuesday following the r…

May 9, 2017
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Kenya

US Gov't Suspends Assistance to Kenya's Ministry of Health until "Specific Conditions Are Met"

The US government has suspended any support the US offers to the Kenyan Ministry of Health with immediate effect until certain “specific conditions are met.” The move was announced in a letter dated May 8th by USAID a…

May 8, 2017
Diaspora

Kenya Airways Plans to Launch Direct Flights to the US in June, 2018

Kenya Airways has submitted an application to the United States’ Department of Transportation for direct flights between Kenya and the United States, outgoing Kenya Airways CEO Mbuvi Ngunze announced on Monday. Kenya…

May 8, 2017
Immigration

Texas Governor Signs Controversial Bill that Gives Police Power to Check Immigration Status of Those Stopped for Traffic Violations

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Sunday night signed into law a highly controversial bill that gives local police powers to enforce federal immigration laws, including the power to inquire about the immigration status of…

May 8, 2017
Kenya

Johnstone Muthama Quits Machakos Senate Seat Race, Accuses Kalonzo of Dictatorship

Johnstone Muthama has announced that he will not defend his Machakos Senate seat in the upcoming general elections, saying his decision was influenced by mismanagement within the Wiper Party. Muthama accused Kalonzo M…

May 8, 2017
Kenya

NASA Principal Moses Wetangula to Seek Re-Election for Bungoma Senate Seat

Ford-Kenya leader and NASA principal Moses Wetangula has indicated he will be defending his Bungoma senator seat in August under the Ford-Kenya ticket. Bumgoma Ford-Kenya secretary Peter Wakhuleka on Sunday said Wetan…

May 7, 2017
World

Emmanuel Macron Wins French Presidential Election

Political newcomer Macron Emmanuel Macron has won the French presidential election. Early election projections indicate Macron, 39, won the election with around 60% of the vote over his rival Marine Le Pen. The two ca…

May 7, 2017
New President Uhuru Designer Shirt Receives High Marks
Lifestyle

New President Uhuru Designer Shirt Receives High Marks

President Uhuru Kenyatta is receiving high fashion praises for a design shirt he wore to different party events on Saturday. The president wore a white shirt custom designed for his 2017 Jubilee campaign as he attende…

May 7, 2017
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Jamleck Kamau Says He Will Not Defect from Jubilee to Run for Murang'a Governor
Kenya

Jamleck Kamau Says He Will Not Defect from Jubilee to Run for Murang'a Governor

Kigumo MP Jamleck Kamau has said he will not be vying for Murang’a governorship as an independent candidate. Kamau, who lost to incumbent governor Mwangi wa Iria in the Jubilee primary election, said he will not defec…

May 7, 2017
Immigration

Texas Senate Passes Bill that Gives Police Power to Inquire about Immigration Status of those Stopped for Minor Traffic Violations

The Texas Senate on Wednesday passed a highly controversial bill that gives local police departments the power to inquire about the immigration status of anyone they arrest or detain, including people pulled over by p…

May 6, 2017
Kenya

Wiper Says Letter Claiming Kalonzo Musyoka Has Quit NASA is Fake, Jubilee Propaganda

Wiper secretary general Hassan Omar has dismissed allegations that Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has quit the NASA coalition and is instead launching his own presidential  campaign under the Wiper Party. Hassan Omar wa…

May 6, 2017
Obituaries

Announcement: Sudden Death of Ernest Sila Mwololo of Prospect Park, New Jersey

We regret to announce the sudden death of Ernest Sila Mwololo, 27years old, of Prospect Park, NJ which occurred on Monday, May 1st, 2017. Ernest was the son of Richard Mwololo and Rose Mwololo (Mama Chakula) of Prospe…

May 6, 2017
Obituaries

Death Announcement for Jane Wambui Mbui - Sister to John Mburu "JB" of Baltimore, Maryland

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jane Wambui Mbui in the UK . She was a sister to John Mburu “JB” of Baltimore, Maryland. Family and friends are meeting at Mburu’s residence daily starting at 6pm…

May 5, 2017
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Gets Rare Opportunity to Perform at a Boston Red Sox Game - One Fan Not Pleased, Says She 'N****' it Up

A young Kenyan woman was honored with a chance of performing the U.S. National Anthem at a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday at Fenway Park in Boston. One fan at the game wa…

May 5, 2017
U.S. Soldier Killed, Two Wounded Fighting Al Shabaab in Somalia
World

U.S. Soldier Killed, Two Wounded Fighting Al Shabaab in Somalia

An American soldier was killed on Thursday in Somalia while fighting the Al Shabaab, the US military reported on Friday. The US military said the soldier was killed while conducting an advice and assist mission togeth…

May 5, 2017
Eric Omondi’s Italian Fiancé Faces Wrath of Kenyans on Social Media
Entertainment

Eric Omondi’s Italian Fiancée Faces Wrath of Kenyans on Social Media

Comedian Eric Omondi’s fiancé is facing the wrath of Kenyans on social media, commonly known as #KOT. Omondi posted a video online of his fiancé, Italian-born Chantal Grazioli, teasing monkeys with a banana. Standing…

May 5, 2017
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