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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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Former SONU leader Bob Owino
Kenya

Former University of Nairobi Student Leader Bob Owino Secures ODM Nomination for Embakasi East MP Seat

Bob Owino, the former Student Organization of Nairobi University (SONU) leader, has secured ODM nomination for the Embakasi East MP seat. Owino garnered 6,093 votes to win the ODM primary election held on Monday. Busi…

May 1, 2017
Diaspora

Kenyan Man Held on Rape Charges in Illinois, Faces 16 Years in Prison if Convicted

A Kenyan man was arrested last week in Greensburg, Illinois on suspicion he raped a woman in a hotel room. Teddy M. Muriithi, 38, of Hoffman, Illinois, was arrested around 1:30am Wednesday after police were called to…

May 1, 2017
Mwakilishi Blog
Blog

Before Hosting Someone in the USA...

Yes. Your relative finally got the long awaited foreign travel visa. Whether for school, visitors or green card, you find your self excited. The dream is big because its an opportunity to finally come to the land of o…

Apr 30, 2017
Jaguar Says He Won't Negotiate, Won't Participate in Repeat Starehe Nomination, Tells Maina Kamanda to Step Aside
Kenya

Jaguar Says He Won't Negotiate, Won't Participate in Repeat Starehe Nomination, Tells Maina Kamanda to Step Aside

Musician Jaguar has said he will not negotiate with Maina Kamanda on the outcome of the Jubilee nominations for the Starehe constituency held on Wednesday, and instead wants Kamanda to step aside. Jaguar, whose real n…

Apr 29, 2017
Death Announcement for Mrs. Bernice Wambui Mbugua: Mother to Peter Wangai of Baltimore, MD
Obituaries

Death Announcement for Mrs. Bernice Wambui Mbugua: Mother to Peter Wangai of Baltimore, MD

It is with acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mrs. Bernice Wambui Mbugua. She was mother to Peter Wangai Mbugua and mother-in-law to Agnes Shiro Wangai both of Baltimore, MD. Mama Wangai went to be…

Apr 28, 2017
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Kenya

Kamba People Got Raw Deal in NASA and Won't Play Second Fiddle, Say MPs

A section of politicians from Ukambani are saying the Kamba got a raw deal from the NASA agreement unveiled yesterday that named Kalonzo Musyoka as Raila Odinga’s running mate in the upcoming general elections. Addres…

Apr 28, 2017
Kenya

Bishop Margaret Wanjiru Spending the Next Five Days in Jail after Judge Denies Her Bail

Bishop Margaret Wanjiru was on Thursday denied bail by a Nairobi Chief Magistrate after getting arrested on Wednesday and will spend the next five days behind bars.  Wanjiru, an aspirant for the Jubilee nomination for…

Apr 27, 2017
Kenya

Mike Sonko Declared Winner of Jubilee Primary for Governor in Nairobi, Sakaja for Senate

Mike Mbuvi Sonko has officially been declared the winner of the Jubilee Nairobi gubernatorial nomination held on Wednesday. Sonko, current Nairobi senator, beat his closest challenger, former Gatanga MP Peter Kenneth…

Apr 27, 2017
Kenya

Mwangi wa Iria Clinches Murang'a Governor Jubilee Nomination over Jamleck Kamau

Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria on Thursday became the only incumbent governor to win Jubilee nomination in the former Central Province. Mwangi beat his rival Kigumo MP Jamleck Kamau by garnering 205,941 votes agains…

Apr 27, 2017
Diaspora

Former USA-Based Attorney Susan Kihika Wins Jubilee Nomination for Nakuru Senate Seat

A former resident of Dallas, Texas has won the Jubilee nomination for the Senate seat in Nakuru County. Susan Kihika, the current Nakuru County Assembly speaker, won overwhelmingly, garnering 192,596 against her chall…

Apr 27, 2017
Solomon Wachira Gichuhi
Obituaries

Death and Memorial Service Announcement: Solomon Wachira Gichuhi - Father to Ann Wachira of Delaware

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the promotion to glory of Mr. Solomon Wachira Gichuhi of Ithenguri General Traders Nanyuki, Kenya that occurred on April 24, 2017. He was a loving husband to…

Apr 27, 2017
Kenya

Musician Jaguar Protests Outcome of Starehe MP Jubilee Nomination, Party Orders Vote Repeat

Supporters of musician Charles Njagua Kanyi took to the streets to demonstrate against the declaration of Maina Kamanda as the Jubilee winner of the Starehe parliamentary nomination. Earlier reports and vote tally had…

Apr 27, 2017
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Kenya

Raila Odinga Named NASA Flag Bearer, Kalonzo Musyoka His Running Mate

ODM leader Raila Odinga has been named the National Super Alliance (NASA) flag bearer, with Kalonzo Musyoka of Wiper his running mate. The two were unveiled at an elaborate event held at Uhuru Park on Thursday. The du…

Apr 27, 2017
Amos Kimunya Makes Comeback, Clinches Jubilee Ticket for MP
Kenya

Amos Kimunya Makes Comeback, Clinches Jubilee Ticket for MP

Former Finance Minister Amos Kimunya is a step closer returning to Parliament after he secured a Jubilee Party nomination for the Kipipiri MP seat on Wednesday. Kimunya won the Jubilee nomination with 16,479 votes, be…

Apr 27, 2017
Kenya

Peter Kenneth Rejects the Results of Jubilee Nomination for Nairobi Governor, Calls the Process a Sham

Nairobi governor aspirant Peter Kenneth has rejected the outcome of the Jubilee Party nomination held on Wednesday, calling the election a sham and demanding a fresh primary election. Although the winner of the race h…

Apr 26, 2017
Immigration

Canada to Launch New Program that Helps Companies Recruit High-Skilled Foreign Workers

The Canadian government is launching a new program to help Canadian companies recruit skilled workers abroad. The Global Skills Strategy will be launched on June 12, 107 and will speed up visa processing for companies…

Apr 26, 2017
Kenya

NASA Says to Unveil Flag-bearer, New Gov't Structure on Thursday at a Grand Event at Uhuru Park

Opposition coalition National Supper Alliance (NASA) has announced that it will unveil its flag-bearer at a grand event at Uhuru Park, Nairobi on Thursday. Under the negotiated agreement the five principals say they h…

Apr 26, 2017
Kenya

Oburu Odinga Now Declared ODM Winner in Bondo after Election Results Overturned

Raila’s Odinga’s older brother Oburu Odinga has now been declared the winner of ODM’s Bondo parliamentary nomination. This is after Oburu ordered a recount of an earlier vote tally that had Oburu lose to incumbent Gid…

Apr 26, 2017
Kenya

Bishop Margaret Wanjiru Arrested for Disrupting Jubilee Nominations in Nairobi

Bishop Margaret Wanjiru, a Nairobi aspirant for the governor’s seat on a Jubilee ticket, has been arrested by police for disrupting the party nominations. The former Starehe MP was allegedly disrupting the election pr…

Apr 26, 2017
Kenya

President Uhuru's Cousin Loses Nomination, As Do Five MPs in Kiambu

President Uhuru’s cousin and current Women Representative for Kiambu County Ann Nyokabi Gathecha lost her re-election bid after losing the Jubilee nomination to a political newcomer, Gathoni Muchomba. Gathoni is a for…

Apr 26, 2017
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