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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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Sports

Kenyan Olympic Marathon Gold Medalist Jemima Sumgong Fails Drug Test

Jemima Sumgong, Kenya’s gold medalist in women marathon at the 2016 Rio Olympics, has tested positive for performance enhancing drugs. Sumgong, 32, who became the first Kenyan woman to win gold in the marathon last ye…

Apr 6, 2017
Kenya

IEBC Allows NASA to Have their Own Election Results Tally, But for "Internal Use Only"

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on Thursday allowed the opposition coalition NASA to operate a parallel tallying system during the August 8th general election, but for internal use only and…

Apr 6, 2017
Business

Kidero Presents Pioneering Nairobi Businessman Gerald Gikonyo with Keys to the City

Nairobi tycoon Mr. Gerald Gikonyo was on Thursday honored with Keys to the City by Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero.   Mr. Gikonyo, 104 years old, is a pioneering businessman in Nairobi and co-founder of Rwathia Group of…

Apr 6, 2017
Real Estate

Land Title Searches in Kenya Will Be Conducted Free of Charge, Announces Gov't

The Kenyan Cabinet, chaired by President Uhuru Kenyatta, on Thursday issued a directive that waives fees for land title searches in the country. The directive is meant to ease the cost of doing business in Kenya as pr…

Apr 6, 2017
Kenya

US State Department Issues Travel Alert for Kenya

The United States Department of State on Thursday released a new travel alert for Kenya ahead of the August 8th general elections. The alert warns US citizens living in or traveling to Kenya that with the political no…

Apr 6, 2017
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Diaspora

Citizenship Queries for a Kenyan-Born Woman Poised to Become Senator of South Australia

Lucy Gichuhi, a lawyer who migrated from Kenya to Australia in 1999 and acquired Australian citizenship in 2001, is in line to become the next senator for South Australia. Lucy’s citizenship is however being questione…

Apr 6, 2017
Real Estate

Owner of Gakuyo Real Estate Accused of Conning Investors, Blames Political Detractors on the Allegations

The owner of a Kenyan real estate company and sacco has denied swindling investors, and instead blames the allegations on his political detractors. Bishop David Kariuki Ngari, who runs Gakuyo Real Estate and Ekeza Sac…

Apr 6, 2017
Kenya

Raila Eulogizes Margaret Wambui Kenyatta, Says She Was His Adopted Sister

NASA leader on Thursday eulogized President Uhuru Kenyatta’s half sister Margaret Wambui Kenyatta, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 89. Raila said he shares a long history with Wambui and her family, adding…

Apr 6, 2017
Kenya

Shebesh Confirms She's Defending Her Nairobi Women Representative Seat

Nairobi Women Representative has confirmed that she will be defending her seat in the upcoming elections. Silencing rumors that she will not be on the ballot, Shebesh said on Thursday that she is incident of retaining…

Apr 6, 2017
Kenya

Son of Billionaire Businessman Jeremiah Kiereini Found Dead in His House

The son of Kenyan billionaire businessman Jeremiah Kiereini is dead. The son, Githae Kiereini, 42, was found dead in his Karen house on Wednesday morning by a worker. A police officer called to the scene said there we…

Apr 5, 2017
Immigration

Foreigners Entering the US May Be Forced to Give Up their Phone and Social Media Passwords

US Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly on Wednesday said there are plans to apply stricter screening procedures to foreigners visiting the United States. Kerry, in a testimony in the US Senate, said t…

Apr 5, 2017
Immigration

Baltimore County Executive Signs Executive Order Protecting Immigrants

Baltimore County (Maryland) Executive Kevin Kamenetz on Wednesday signed an executive order that bars the county’s police officers from detaining people solely based on suspicion of their immigration status and/or ina…

Apr 5, 2017
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Kenya

President Uhuru's Sister Margaret Wambui Kenyatta Dies

President Uhuru Kenyatta’s older sister, Margaret Wambui Kenyatta, has passed on. Wambui, the first daughter of Kenya’s founding President Jomo Kenyatta and his wife Grace Wahu, died on Wednesday at her Lavington home…

Apr 5, 2017
Kenya

Jubilee Will Not Dish Out Any Direct Nominations, Uhuru Says

President Uhuru Kenyatta has said that Jubilee will not offer direct nominations to any candidates running for any seat in the country. The President said Jubilee respects democracy and will let voters make the choice…

Apr 5, 2017
Immigration

Immigration: California Senate Passes Sanctuary State Bill

The California Senate on Monday voted 27-12 to pass a bill making California a “sanctuary state”. The bill, named Senate Bill 54, prohibits local and state law enforcement agencies from using public resources to “inve…

Apr 5, 2017
Kenya

Elizabeth Ongoro Storms Orange House to Protest Her Disqualification by ODM from Contesting for MP Seat

ODM nominated senator Elizabeth Ongoro on Wednesday stormed Orange House, the ODM headquarters, along with a crowd of her supporters to protest ODM’s decision to bar her from contesting the Ruaraka parliamentary seat…

Apr 5, 2017
Diaspora

Kenyans Living Illegally in Saudi Arabia Urged to Take Advantage of 90-Day Amnesty Period and Leave the Kingdom

The Kenyan embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is urging all Kenyans living illegally in  Saudi Arabia to take advantage of the 90-day amnesty period and lave the kingdom. “We urge all Kenyans to adhere to the rules and r…

Apr 5, 2017
Kenya

Kalonzo Will Go it Alone unless He is Named NASA Presidential Candidate, Insists Francis Nyenze

National Assembly Minority Leader Francis Nyenze has again said Wiper Party will only support NASA if Kalonzo Musyoka is named the presidential flag bearer.  Nyenze clarified that the decision to walk away unless Kalo…

Apr 5, 2017
Diaspora

Kenyan-Born Woman Poised to Become Senator of South Australia

A Kenyan-born lawyer could become a senator in Australia after the country’s High Court invalidated the election of the previous senator and ordered a  special vote recount. Lucy Gichuhi, who ran for the South Austral…

Apr 4, 2017
Kenya

Kenya Deports Three Italian Fugitives Arrested in a Drug Trafficking Swoop Last Week

The Kenyan government on Tuesday deported three Italian nationals arrested in a drug trafficking swoop at the Coast last week. The three, Mario Mele, Leone Alberto Fulvio and Stephano Poli, were wanted in Italy for va…

Apr 4, 2017
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