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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.

3,452 articles

Kenya

"Dr" Thuo Mathenge Disqualified by Jubilee from Nyeri Governor Nomination Race over Fraudulent Academic Certificate

Businessman Thuo Mathenge has been struck off the list of the list of aspirants for the Friday Jubilee nominations for Nyeri governor’s seat over questionable academic qualifications. Thuo presented a certificate indi…

Apr 19, 2017
Sports

Former NFL Star Aaron Hernandez Commits Suicide in His Prison Cell

Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez, a former New England Patriots tight end, was found dead in his prison cell on Wednesday after hanging himself. The former tight end was found hanging from a bed sheet that he had tied…

Apr 19, 2017
Diaspora

Kenyan-Born Lucy Gichuhi Wins Last Legal Hurdle over Citizenship, All Set to Be Sworn in as South Australia Senator

The High Court in Australia has ruled that Kenyan-born lawyer Lucy Gichuhi was duly elected as senator. Lucy, who belongs to the Family First Party, will now become the next senator of South Australia after she won a…

Apr 19, 2017
Obituaries

Death Announcement for Francis Kimani Gatua of Lowell, Massachusetts

It is with acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Francis Kimani Gatua of Lowell, Massachusetts. Francis was found dead in his apartment in Lowell, Massachusetts on Friday, April 14th. Prayers are bein…

Apr 18, 2017
Immigration

U.S. President Donald Trump Signs Executive Order Seeking Overhaul of Foreign Work Visas

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order aimed at tightening the H1-B visa program, a program that US employers use to hire high-skilled foreign workers in technical fields. The 'Buy American…

Apr 18, 2017
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Kenya

VIPs Scamper to Safety as Snake Appears at Presidential Dais Ahead of Uhuru's Event in Kisumu

VIPs sitting at the presidential dais at the State Lodge in Kisumu and awaiting President Uhuru Kenyatta’s arrival scampered for safety after a snake appeared at the dias. Leaders who were waiting for President Uhuru…

Apr 18, 2017
Kenya

MP Aspirant Denies Staging His Own Disappearance to Win Sympathy Votes

Charles Chege, a Kabete constituency aspirant for Jubilee nomination for the MP seat, has denied allegations that he crafted his own disappearance to make headlines and get sympathy votes. Chege, popularly known as Ch…

Apr 18, 2017
Entertainment

Kenyan-British Teen's Performance at Britain's Got Talent Wows Judges, Earns Her Global Adoration

A Kenyan-British teen wowed the judges and audience of Britain’s Got Talent on Saturday night following her amazing performance. 16-year-old Sarah Ikumu earned the first golden buzzer of the season for her rendition o…

Apr 18, 2017
Kenya

President Uhuru Kenyatta Says He Has Not Endorsed Peter Kenneth for Nairobi Governor Seat

President Kenyatta has denied he endorsed Peter Kenneth for the Nairobi governor’s seat. The president, in a statement, said he has not endorsed any candidates and wants Jubilee members to make their own choices of le…

Apr 18, 2017
Kenya

Taveta MP Naomi Shaban Returns to Jubilee

Taveta MP Naomi Shaban has rescinded her decision to leave the Jubilee Party, two days after she announced she was had left the party. Dr Shaban, who is also National Assembly deputy majority leader, said her supporte…

Apr 18, 2017
Sports

Geoffrey Kirui Wins Boston Marathon as Kenya Sweeps Men's, Women's Races

Geoffrey Kirui won the men’s race of the 121st running of the Boston Marathon, capping a sweep for Kenya after Enda Kiplagat won the women’s race. The 24-year-old Kirui finished in 2:09:37, followed in second place by…

Apr 17, 2017
Sports

37-Year-Old Edna Kiplagat Wins Women's Race at the 2017 Boston Marathon

Kenyan veteran runner Edna Kiplagat won the women’s 2017 Boston Marathon on Monday, April 17th. The 37-year-old, running in her first Boston Marathon, cruised to victory in a time of 2:21:52. Bahrain's (Kenyan-born) R…

Apr 17, 2017
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Kenya

Did President Kenyatta Endorse Peter Kenneth for Nairobi Governor?

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday seemed to make a veiled endorsement of Peter Kenneth for Nairobi governor. While on his way to the burial of prominent businessman William Murathe in Gatanga, Murang'a County, the…

Apr 17, 2017
Kenya

Three ODM MPs Lose Nomination Battles

Three ODM MPs on Saturday lost nomination battles to their primary opponents and are planning to appeal the nominations, citing poor organization and irregularities. The three MPs, all from Kakamega County, are Andrew…

Apr 16, 2017
Kenya

Taveta MP Naomi Shaban Quits Jubilee Party

Taveta MP Dr Naomi Shaban has decamped from Jubilee Party, just days to the April 21st party nominations. Dr Shaban has been one of the strongest and most loyal lawmakers for President Uhuru Kenyatta at the Coast and…

Apr 16, 2017
Diaspora

Kenya Could Soon Export 100,000 Workers to Saudi Arabia if New Agreement Bears Fruit

Kenya could soon export 100,000 workers to Saudi Arabia if negotiations between the two nations are fruitful. In a deal negotiated last week when a high Saudi government delegation visited Nairobi, Kenya will send abo…

Apr 15, 2017
Lifestyle

Former NBA Player Gilbert Arenas Says Dark Skinned Women Aren't Beautiful, Singles Out Two Kenyans: Lupita Nyong'o and Ajuma Nasenyana

Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas has caught the ire of social media users for posting on his Instagram page that dark skinned women are not beautiful. He singled out two famous Kenyans, Oscar-winning actress Lupita Ny…

Apr 15, 2017
Diaspora

Kenyan Man Found Dead in His Apartment in Lowell, Massachusetts

A Kenyan man, Francis K. Gatua was found dead in his Hilldreth St apartment in Lowell, Massachusetts apartment on Friday afternoon. There is no word yet on his cause of death. The late Gatua does not have immediate fa…

Apr 15, 2017
Business

President Uhuru, Governor Kidero Honor 104-Year-Old Pioneer Businessman with 'Keys to the City'

President Uhuru Kenyatta and Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero on Saturday honored pioneer businessman Gerald Gikonyo with ‘Keys to the City’. The ceremony was held at State House, Nairobi to honor the chairman and foundi…

Apr 15, 2017
Kenya

Kabete MP Aspirant Charles Chege Missing, His Vehicle Found Riddled with Bullets

Charles Chege, an aspirant for the Kabete MP seat has gone missing. Chege, popularly known as “Chege Fresh”, was reported missing on Friday night. His vehicle, a white Toyota Prado, was found riddled with bullets near…

Apr 15, 2017
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