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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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Kenya

Rosemary Odinga Withdraws from Kibra MP Race, Cites Health Reasons

Raila Odinga’s daughter Rosemary Odinga has announced her withdrawal from the race for Kibra MP, citing health reasons. In a statement on Facebook, Rosemary said that she bowing out of the race following the advice of…

Apr 24, 2017
Kenya

Kenya High Court Extends Party Nominations Deadline to May 1st

The High Court has extended the deadline for political parties in Kenya to conduct nominations to May 1st. Justice Weldon Korir of the High Court in Malindi issued the ruling on Monday following a petition by Angaza E…

Apr 24, 2017
Kenya

Chris Kirubi to Mike Sonko's Offer for Top Nairobi County Job: I'm Not Interested

Billionaire businessman Chris Kirubi has told Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko that he is not interested in his job offer for a top Nairobi County job. Kirubi said he has neither met nor ever discussed with Sonko on a possi…

Apr 23, 2017
Diaspora

Kenyan Admitted at a Medical Facility in New Jersey, Has Not Received a Single Visitor in His Two Years There

A Kenyan man has been admitted at a medical Assisted Facility in Wayne, New Jersey for the last two years after sustaining serious injuries in a car accident. Almost as equally as sad is that up until a few days ago w…

Apr 23, 2017
Sports

Mary Keitany Breaks World Record as Kenyans Sweep London Marathon

Kenya’s Mary Keitany set a new women’s only world record on Sunday as she won the women’s London Marathon. Keitany posted 2:17:01, breaking the previous record held by Paula Radcliffe. “I want to say it was a great da…

Apr 23, 2017
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Obituaries

Death Announcement for Beatrice Selpha Oluko Omulama of Garfield, New Jersey

It is with humble acceptance that we announce the promotion to glory of our beloved mother, grandmother and our best friend, mama Beatrice Selpha Oluko Omulama  which occurred on April 17, 2017 after a long illness, a…

Apr 22, 2017
World

Kenyan Lawyer Sues Israel at The Hague for Atrocities Committed against Jesus Christ

A Kenyan lawyer has filed a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague accusing Israel of committing atrocities including torture  and crucifixion against Jesus Christ over 2,000 years ago. The lawy…

Apr 22, 2017
Immigration

Immigration: Dreamers Can 'Rest Easy' without Fear of Deportation, Says Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has assured immigrants brought illegally into the US as children to “rest easy” without fear of being targeted for deportation by his administration. In an interview with The Associated Pre…

Apr 22, 2017
Kenya

Nairobi Governor Aspirant Bishop Margaret Wanjiru Caught on VIDEO Dishing Out Cash Handouts to Youth

A video has emerged on the internet of Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant Bishop Margaret Wanjiru dishing out cash handouts to a group of youth ahead of the Jubilee nominations on Monday. In the video, the former Starehe…

Apr 22, 2017
Kenya

Jubilee Sets Fresh Nominations for Monday and Tuesday, Blames High Turnout for Friday Chaos

Jubilee Party has announced that it will conduct its primary nominations on Monday and Tuesday across all counties in the country. This follows a chaotic first day of nominations on Friday in 21 counties that saw vote…

Apr 22, 2017
Kenya

Jubilee Now Cancels All Nominations Nationwide, Frustrated Aspirants Threaten to Defect

Jubilee Party has now called off nominations in all counties in Kenya. Jubilee secretary general Raphael Tuju issued the orders to stop voting and tallying of votes in the 21 counties where the process was ongoing. Th…

Apr 21, 2017
Kenya

Jubilee Cancels Nominations in 11 Counties as Confusion Rocks Day 1 of Voting

Jubilee has canceled nominations in 11 counties following confusion and delays in delivery of voting materials on the first day of nominations. Nominations for all political seats have been cancelled in the following…

Apr 21, 2017
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Immigration

Australia Unveils New Tougher Citizenship Requirements

The Australian government has unveiled new rules that will make it much harder to become a naturalized citizen of the country if adopted. Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull on Thursday proposed the new measures, which inc…

Apr 20, 2017
Kenya

President Uhuru Willing to Mediate Between Peter Kenneth and Mike Sonko, Denies Endorsing Kenneth

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday said he is ready to mediate between Jubilee rivals for Nairobi governor, Mike Sonko and Peter Kenneth. Addressing the media from State House, President Uhuru said that it is his go…

Apr 20, 2017
Sports

Tennis Superstar Serena Williams Announces She's Pregnant

Tennis great Serena Williams announced on Wednesday that she is expecting her first baby. Serena, through her publicist confirmed the news through her publicist Kelly Bush Novak, a day after posting a photo with what…

Apr 20, 2017
Diaspora

Kenyan Baby Born in the UAE Held Hostage by Hospital until Parents Clear $80,000 Bill

A Kenyan newborn is being held hostage by a hospital in the United Arab Emirates until his parents clear the $80,000 hospital bill. The baby, Kiama Mwangi Kamau, was born on February 11th prematurely at 25 weeks. Kiam…

Apr 19, 2017
Immigration

USCIS to Issue Re-Designed High-Tech Green Cards and Employment Authorization Cards Starting May 1st

In an effort to deter document tampering and fraud, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Wednesday announced that it will begin issuing newly re-designed Green Cards (Permanent Resident Cards) and Empl…

Apr 19, 2017
Entertainment

Bill O'Reilly Fired By Fox News over Sexual Harassment

Fox News Channel has fired its biggest star, host Bill O’Reilly. The move follows decision by tens of corporations to pull Ads off his number one rated program “The O’Reily Factor” amid several sexual harassment alleg…

Apr 19, 2017
Kenya

I have Not Stepped Down for Anyone, Says Sonko after Hashtag #SonkoStepsDownForPK Trends on Social Media

Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko has refuted claims that he has stepped down in the race for Nairobi Governor in favor Peter Kenneth. Sonko issued the clarification on his Twitter account after rumors circulated for the bet…

Apr 19, 2017
Kenya

NGO Files Case in the High Court to Bar Raila from Running for Office

A human rights advocate has filed a petition in the High Court to bar former Prime Minister and ODM leader Raila Odinga from running for office. Robert Onyango with the Human Rights Africa NGO says Raila has been ment…

Apr 19, 2017
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