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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

ISIS Says US is "Being Run by an Idiot"

The Islamic State (ISIS) on Tuesday said the United States is drowning, bankrupt and is being run by an idiot. ISIS spokesman Abi al-Hassan al-Muhajer in a recording released on messaging App Telegram on Tuesday said…

Apr 4, 2017
Entertainment

Advertisers Flee Bill O'Reilly’s Show on Fox News amid Sexual Harassment Claims

At least ten companies have pulled their Ads off from Bill O’Reilly’s show 'The O'Reilly Factor' on Fox News following sexual harassment claims against O’Reilly. Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Hyundai, Allstate, and GlaxoSmithKl…

Apr 4, 2017
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Who Lied about Racial Attack in India to be Deported

A Kenyan woman who falsely reported a racial attack in India will be reported soon, Indian authorities say. Uttar Pradesh Police say Maria Burendi, a student at Mahatma Gandhi University, claimed to have been pulled o…

Apr 4, 2017
Diaspora

Mother of a Missing Kenyan University Student in Florissant, Missouri Hopes Someone Knows of Her Daughter's Whereabouts

The mother of a Kenyan university student in Florissant, Missouri who has been missing since March 30th hopes someone can provide the family with information on their daughter’s whereabouts. Gift Kamau, 20 years old a…

Apr 4, 2017
Kenya

Police Ban Politicians from Hiring 'Men in Black' at Political Functions

Police in Nyanza have banned ‘Men in Black’ from campaign rallies in the area. Assistant Inspector General of Police Joseph Keitany warned politicians not to use private security guards at their functions, and instead…

Apr 4, 2017
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Immigration

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Cracking Down on H1-B Visa Program

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced it will crack down on U.S. employers abusing the H1-B visa program. In a press release made public on Monday, the agency said it will be con…

Apr 4, 2017
Kenya

Elizabeth Ongoro Defects from ODM

Nominated Senator Elizabeth Ongoro has defected from Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Ongoro’s move comes less than a week after she was barred by ODM from contesting in this month’s ODM nomination for Ruaraka parlia…

Apr 4, 2017
Kenya

Gitobu Imanyara, a Former Fierce Critic of the Jubilee Gov't, Now Supports Uhuru's Re-Election as He Seeks to Re-Claim His Parliamentary Seat

Former Imenti Central MP Gitobu Imanyara has announced he will support President Uhuru Kenyatta for re-election. Imanyara, a former fierce critic of the Jubilee administration, on Sunday said his move is final and tha…

Apr 3, 2017
Business

Kenyans Holding Assets Abroad Given until June, 2018 to Declare them

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has opened an amnesty period to Kenyans holding assets abroad and those who have income abroad to declare the them by one 30th, 2018 and file tax returns for the year ending 2016 and…

Apr 3, 2017
Classifieds

Job Vacancy at the Kenya Embassy in Washington, DC: Protocol Assistant/Driver

The Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Washington, DC invites applications from all suitably qualified men and women for the position of Protocol Assistant/Driver Job Description: The ideal person shall; Drive offici…

Apr 3, 2017
Kenya

Seven ODM Governors Receive Direct Nomination

Seven Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) governors have been given direct party nominations. ODM announced the governors are free to collect their nomination certificates after not having any opponents in the party prim…

Apr 3, 2017
Sports

Wrestling Legend ‘The Undertaker’ Retires

Wrestling superstar The Undertaker has retired from the sport. The Undertaker, 52, whose real name is Mark William Calaway, started wrestling in 1984. One of the most recognizable and iconic wrestlers of his time, The…

Apr 3, 2017
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Kenya

ODM Rally in Migori Turns Chaotic, Joho Claims Assassination Attempt

Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho says the shooting incidence that took place at an ODM campaign rally in Migori on Monday was an assassination attempt on his life. Though reports indicate the incidence that led to Joho’s…

Apr 3, 2017
Diaspora

Kenyan Stranded in a Saudi Arabian Hospital

A Kenyan family is appealing to the government to help bring their ailing daughter home from Saudi Arabia. Joyce Wanjiku, who moved to Saudi Arabia in 2014 to work as a house-help, has been admitted at Shemeshi hospit…

Apr 3, 2017
World

At Least 10 Killed, 50 Others Injured in a Train Bombing in St Petersburg, Russia

At least 10 people were killed and as many as 50 others injured after a bomb explosion in a subway train in St Petersburg, Russia. The explosion happened at 2:20pm on a train leaving the Technology Institute station a…

Apr 3, 2017
Immigration

H1-B US Visa Application Period Begins Today, April 3rd

The application period for H1-B US visa petitions for fiscal year 2018 begins today, Monday, April 3rd, 2017. H1-B is a popular non-immigrant visa program that grants high-skilled professionals especially in the tech…

Apr 3, 2017
Kenya

Political Parties Cannot Tally and Announce their Own Parallel Election Results at the General Election, Says IEBC

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has said it is the only body in the country allowed by law to tally and announce election results, and any other body or political party planning to do so wou…

Apr 3, 2017
Kenya

Raila Says NASA Will Release its Own Results in the General Elections, Will Not Accept Fake Results

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has said NASA (National Super Alliance) will tally and announce its own results in the August general election to ensure the voting fraud does not happen. The ODM leader said NASA has th…

Apr 3, 2017
Diaspora

Kenyan Student Missing in Florissant, Missouri, Police Seek Help Locating Her

A Kenyan student is missing in Florissant, Missouri, and authorities are seeking help locating her. Gift Kamau, 20 years old, has not been seen since March 30th. She was last seen leaving home headed to college at Sai…

Apr 2, 2017
Kenya

Malindi High Court Judge Stops Deportation of Italian Arrested at the Coast and on Interpol's Most Wanted List

Justice Said Chitembwe of the Malinda High Court has issued an injunction stopping the deportation of an Italian national arrested last week in Malindi for drug trafficking and wanted in Italy on tax evasion charges…

Apr 2, 2017
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