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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

Uhuru Kenyatta: Why I Deserve a Second Term

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Op-Ed on his achievements as president in the las four years, and why he deserves a second term as Kenyans prepare to vote in the primaries in April and the General Election on August…

Apr 8, 2017
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Protect Your Income, Home (House/Mortgage) & Family; Life Insurance You Do Not Have to Die to Use

In an effort to help the Kenyan community in the USA get the knowledge and understanding of the complex financial world, Financial Solutions, Protections & Services Center (FSPS) has created a website to bring the ser…

Apr 8, 2017
Kenya

KDF Kill Al Shabaab Commander in Somalia

Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) have killed an Al-Shabaab commander in Somalia. Bashe Nure Hassan was killed along with one his lieutenants when the terrorist group attacked a Somalia National Army base in Kuday, Somalia o…

Apr 8, 2017
Kenya

I'm Not a Gangster, Kiambu Governor William Kabogo Says

Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has dismissed claims that he is running a dirty campaign to reclaim his seat by unleashing terror goons on his opponents to intimidate them. Kabogo has said such associations are totally…

Apr 8, 2017
Kenya

Six Members of the Same Family Perish in a Car Accident in Ruai, Nairobi

Six members of the same family were on Saturday killed in an auto accident in Ruai, Nairobi along the Eastern Bypass. The family members were traveling in the same car, a Toyota Noah, around 5am when it collides with…

Apr 8, 2017
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Kenya

Petition to Legalize Marijuana in Kenya Receives over 1,700 Signatures in Two Days

A petition to legalize the use of marijuana (bhang) in Kenya has received more than 1,700 signatures in less thantwo days. The petition was started by Gwada Ogot, a researcher, writer and political activist from Siaya…

Apr 8, 2017
Kenya

Ruth Odinga Bows Out of Kisumu Governor's Race

Kisumu Deputy Governor Ruth Odinga has said she will not be running for the Kisumu Governor seat. Ruth, who is Raila Odinga’s younger sister, has expressed interest unseating her boss, Jack Ranguma. “I am not vying fo…

Apr 8, 2017
Sports

"I Train Extremely Hard. That’s the Only Way to Succeed in Athletics, ” Says Jemima Sumgong On News of Failed Doping Test

Jemima Sumgong, Kenya’s gold medalist in women marathon at the 2016 Rio Olympics, has yet to speak publicly on the shocking news that she tested positive for EPO (Erythropoietin) in February, a substance banned by the…

Apr 8, 2017
World

US Senate Confirms Neil Gorsuch to Supreme Court

The Senate confirmed Neil Gorsuch to become the newest associate justice on the Supreme Court Friday, elevating Donald Trump’s nominee following a corrosive partisan confrontation that could have lasting impacts for t…

Apr 8, 2017
Kenya

Amherst College in the US Says it Won't Respond to Additional Kenyans' Queries on Uhuru's Academic Record

The United States college where President Uhuru Kenyatta graduated from in 1985 has said it will no longer respond to queries regarding Uluru’s education and graduation at the college. Amherst College, located in Amhe…

Apr 7, 2017
Kenya

Legal Hurdle for Opposition Coalition 'NASA' as Acronym Registered to Another Entity

The opposition coalition NASA may have to change its name after an NGO registered a trademark under the same acronym and moved to court to block the Registrar of Political Parties from registering a political entity b…

Apr 7, 2017
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Shipment Schedule with Titan Impex for Apr/May, 2017: Packages Picked Up at Your Doorstep

Do you have goods to ship from the US to Kenya? Call Titan Impex, LLC. Titan has been in business for 8 years and offers package pickup at your doorstep. Please see below the April/May, 2017 pickup schedule for the ne…

Apr 7, 2017
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Tax Filling Deadline is Almost Here; Visit James Karangu, CPA at their New Location in Baltimore, MD

Tax filling deadline is almost here. Visit James Karangu, CPA (JMK Tax and Accounting Services) at their new location in Baltimore; 6418 Belair Rd (2nd floor), Baltimore, Maryland 21206. JMK provides the following ser…

Apr 7, 2017
Immigration

California Bill Protects Undocumented Immigrants Who Are Victims or Witnesses of Crime

The California State Assembly on Thursday passed a bill that prohibits law enforcement agencies from detaining for immigration purposes undocumented immigrants who are victims or witnesses of crime. Bill AB493, sponso…

Apr 7, 2017
Business

Kenyans Warned to Avoid Investing in Ponzi-Like Schemes

Kenyans have been warned against investing their hard-earned money in Ponzi-like investment schemes. The Central Bank of Kenya together with the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) say investors in lured into…

Apr 7, 2017
Diaspora

Kids from a Kenyan Children's Center Founded by a US-Based Couple on a US Tour

ABC Bank (Kenya) staff on March 30th saw off a group of children from Upendo Kids International as they traveled to the US on a two-week thank you tour will take them to the state of Oklahoma where they will meet vari…

Apr 7, 2017
Kenya

Kenya Court of Appeal Declares Alcoblow Illegal

The Court of Appeal on Friday said the use of breathalyzers to test and arrest drunk drivers is illegal, saying the laws introduced by NTSA in regards this this are inconsistent with the Traffic Act. The three-judge b…

Apr 7, 2017

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World

US Attacks Syrian Air Base with Cruise Missiles

The United States has attacked a Syrian air base with roughly 60 cruise missiles in response to a chemical weapons attack it blames on President Bashar Assad. U.S. officials say the Tomahawk missiles were fired from t…

Apr 6, 2017