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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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World

'Tax March' Planned in 150 Cities Across the US on Saturday to Demand President Donald Trump Release His Tax Returns

Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators are expected to hit the streets of about 150 cities across the U.S. on Saturday to demand that President Donald Trump releases his tax returns. The demonstrations, dubbed ‘Tax Ma…

Apr 15, 2017
World

U.S. Sending Troops to Somalia to Help Fight Al Shabaab

The United States military on Friday announced it is sending dozens of soldiers to Somalia to help defeat Al Shabaab. The US African Command said about 40 soldiers will be deployed to train and equip about 22,000 Soma…

Apr 14, 2017
Entertainment

Churchill Show Comedian Emmanuel "Ayeiya Poa Poa" Makori Dies in a Road Accident

Comedian Makori Nyambane, whose stage name is Ayeiya Poa Poa or AKA, passed away in a road accident on Thursday night in Nairobi. The comedian, known to many for his regular appearances on the popular Churchill show…

Apr 14, 2017
Kenya

President Kenyatta Mourns Former Finance Minister David Mwiraria, Calls Him a Source of Inspiration for Many

President Uhuru Kenyatta has mourned the late former Finance Minister David Mwiraria, who passed away from cancer at Karen Hospital in Nairobi on Thursday. The president hailed the late David Mwiraria’s dedication and…

Apr 14, 2017
Kenya

Elizabeth Ongoro Defects to Mudavadi's ANC Party, to Contest Ruaraka Parliamentary Seat under New Party

Muadavid’s party ANC (Amani National Congress) has announced that Nominated Senator Elizabeth Ongoro has defected from ODM to ANC. ANC Secretary-General Godfrey Osotsi said Ongoro will vie for the Ruaraka MP seat on a…

Apr 14, 2017
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Kenya

ODM Nullifies Busia Gubernatorial Nomination after Ojaamong Win, Orders Re-Vote

The ODM National Elections Board had nullified the results of the Busia primary election following massive irregularities and ordered the nomination process be repeated on April 25th. The nomination exercise saw Gover…

Apr 14, 2017
Kenya

Hassan Joho to Know on April 26th if He Can be Arrested and Charged on Allegations of Fake KCSE Certificate

Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho will know on April 26 if he can be arrested and charged with forging a KCSE certificate. Justice Eric Ogola of the High Court extended to April 26th the order he issued last week barring t…

Apr 13, 2017
Kenya

Mike Sonko and Johnson Sakaja Pledge to Support Each Other, Vow to Deliver Nairobi Votes to Jubilee

Nairobi politicians Mike Sonko (Nairobi Senator) and Johnson Sakaja (Nominated Senator) have pledged to unite and help each other capture their respective seats during the Jubilee nominations on April 21st. Mike Sonko…

Apr 13, 2017
Entertainment

Singer Jaguar Launches Rehabilitative Project for Kirinyaga Rd in Nairobi as He Eyes Starehe Seat

Musician Jaguar has launched a project to rehabilitate a major road in Nairobi’s central business district as he hopes to contest the Starehe parliamentary seat. Jaguar, whose real name is Charles Njagua Kanyi on Thur…

Apr 13, 2017
World

U.S. Drops its Biggest Non-Nuclear Bomb, a 21,000-Pound Bomb in Afghanistan

The United States military has dropped its biggest non-nuclear bomb, a 21,000-pound GBU-43B bomb in the Nangarhar Province in eastern Afghanistan and near the Pakistani border. The bombed area is known to be populated…

Apr 13, 2017
Kenya

ODM Bans Elizabeth Ongoro from Contesting Ruaraka MP Seat, Fines Her Sh1 Million

ODM nominated senator Elizabeth Ognoro has been barred from contesting the Ruaraka parliamentary seat on an ODM ticket. The ODM disciplinary committee said she is free to contest for a seat anywhere else, just not in…

Apr 13, 2017
Kenya

Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria Cleared of Hate Speech and Incitement to Violence Charges

Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria has been cleared on hate speech, incitement to violence, and fanning ethnic hatred charges in relation to remarks he was accused of having made on Facebook in 2014. Kuria stood accused of…

Apr 13, 2017
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Diaspora

Kenyan-Born Lucy Gichuhi Wins Senate Seat in Australia

A Kenyan-born woman has been elected Senator in Australia. Lucy Gichuhi will become the next Senator of South Australia after she won a court-ordered vote recount. Lucy becomes the first Kenyan-born individual to hold…

Apr 13, 2017
Kenya

Former Kenya Finance Minister David Mwiraria is Dead

Former Kenya Finance Minister David Mwiraria is dead. Mwiraria passed away from cancer on Thursday morning at Karen Hospital. He was 79. Mwiraria served a Finance Minister from 2003 to 2006 during retired President Mw…

Apr 13, 2017
Kenya

American Couple Held in Custody over KRA Hacking Case Deported to the USA

The American couple held in custody for 35 days at Muthaiga Police Station in connecting with the hacking of Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) system and stealing of Sh40 billion were deported to the USA on Tuesday night…

Apr 12, 2017
Business

Michael Joseph Appointed to the Board of a South African Technology Firm

Former Safaricom CEO Micahel Joseph has been appointed to the board of MFS Africa, a South African technology company. Michael Joseph will serve as a non-executive director to help strengthen MFS Africa’s relationship…

Apr 12, 2017
Kenya

UK Government Issues New Travel Warning for Kenya

The government of the United Kingdom has issued a new travel warning for Kenya. In the travel warning issue on Wednesday, the UK government warns its citizens to stay away from public gatherings during this electionee…

Apr 12, 2017
Kenya

Rosemary Odinga Out of Race for Kibra Parliamentary Seat

Raila Odinga’s daughter Rosemary Odinga will not be contesting the Kibra parliamentary seat. Although Rosemary has not publicly announced her withdrawal from the race, her name was left out of the list of aspirants fo…

Apr 12, 2017
Diaspora

South Sudan Court of Appeal Orders Retrial of 4 Kenyans Jailed for 72 Years for Corruption

South Sudan’s Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial for four Kenyans serving 72-year sentences in prison after getting convicted of corruption. The four Kenyans – Anthony Mwadime, Boniface Muriuki, Ravi Ghadhda and…

Apr 12, 2017
Diaspora

Gov’t Puts Measures in Place to Protect Kenyan Workers in the Middle East

The Kenyan Ministry of Labor has implemented new measures is says will eliminate mistreatment of Kenyan domestic workers in Middle Eastern countries. Labor Ministry Cabinet Secretary Phyllis Kandie says the ministry h…

Apr 12, 2017
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