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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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How Middle East Countries are Buying African Athletes for Olympic Medals

It has been said that anything worth competing for is most definitely worth paying for. Lately, African athletes have been “bought” by rich Middle East countries. Lured by obvious chances to compete in big events, bet…

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Look How Far Kenyan Immigrants in the USA Have Come Despite Challenges

Kenyans in the U.S. have come far despite homesickness and other challenges. Tumetoka mbali kweli! Thus, every once in a while, it is proper to reflect on our journey, celebrate it, and count our blessings. Musician D…

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Life Insurance Buying Tips

If you decided to buy life insurance today, would you know what to do? The actual act of becoming insured is fairly simple, but before you start, you probably have some questions about the process and the product itse…

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Kenyans in Diaspora and their FOMO Problem

Have you ever experienced one of those squirmy moments where you’ve had to listen to people all day ranting about an upcoming billion dollar Powerball Jackpot knowing full well that you are not planning to buy a ticke…

Wayde Van Niekerk of South Africa Breaks World Record in Men's 400m to Win Gold

Wayde Van Niekerk of South Africa broke the world record in men’s 400m to win gold in Rio on Sunday night. The new time of 43:03 by Niekerk breaks the previous record of 43:18 set by Micheal Johnson of the United Stat…

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Kenya's Faith Kipyegon Qualifies for Women’s 1500m Final After Winning Her Semifinal Race at Rio

Faith Kipyegon on Sunday night qualified for the women’s 1500m final at Rio after finishing first in her semifinal race. The second semifinal race was won by Ethiopia’s Genzebe Dibaba, who also holds the world record…

Kenya's Beatrice Chepkoech, Hyvin Jepkemoi, and Lydia Rotich Qualify for Women's 3000m Steeplechase at Rio

Kenya’s Beatrice Chepkoech, Hyvin Jepkemoi, and Lydia Rotich on Saturday qualified for the finals of the 3000m Steeplechase in Rio. Chepkoech and Jepkemoi won heats 2 and 3 respectively, while Rotich qualified after f…

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What Can Kenya(ns) Learn from the US Presidential Campaign?

Shortly after the Republican National Convention (RNC) and Democratic National Convention (DNC) held their conventions nominating Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton as their respective presidential candidates, I reconne…

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There is Nothing to Love Here But I Still Love Nairobi

I love this city but it breaks my heart. “A grand old city, choking on violence, corruption and deceit.” I know, a little dramatic but don’t act surprised. To say Nairobi has fallen on hard times would be the understa…

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Skyscrapers

The bus slowly drove into the city as the outlying suburbs gave way to cheap tenements that straddled the Atlantic, each claiming its right to exist against the backdrop of New York City’s superlative skyline. In a fe…

Traveling to Nairobi? A Furnished 2-BR Apartment is Available for Lease in Kileleshwa

A fully furnished 2-bedroom apartment in Nairobi is available for leasing during the months of September, October, and November. The apartment is located in Kileleshwa along Kandara Road, within walking distance of th…

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Rein in Foreign Missions

News that the Kenyan embassy in Berlin has no records of fixed deposit accounts holding a whopping Sh38.8 million makes for grim reading of how public funds are being managed by the foreign missions across the globe…

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Two Competing "Realities" and Versions of America's Past, Present and Future

At a recent book event in San Jose I encountered one of those moments that my son and I had dreaded since our first children’s book Malo’s Amazing Adventures! Excitement Along the River was released and the two of us…

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Olimpiki 2016: Kikalenjin, Kiswahili ama Kiingereza?

Olimpiki 2016 inabisha hodi huko Brazil. David Rudisha atairudisha dhahabu nyumbani. Kemboi atacheza rumba ya ushindi. Kiprop ataipeperusha bendera. Hussein Bolt atatimuka kama radi. Wakenya na Waethiopia wataonyesha…

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How Nakuru County is Throwing Rocks at Colgate, Aquafresh and Close Up Manufacturers

The community of Kiambu is believed to have formed a strike and threw stones at Colgate, Aquafresh and Close Up manufacturers. This is the bias that helps explain why many have teeth covered with “sugar tortoise.” If…

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Kenya's School Burnings: Perhaps, the Chicken are Home to Roost

In the last few months, some of Kenya’s school children have torched their schools for various reasons, known and unknown. Education leaders have shifted blame from one to the other; it is the cheating cartels, it is…

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Kenya Airline Pilots Association Position on Kenya Airways: KQ Desperately Needs New Leadership and Direction

Kenya Airline Pilots Association (KALPA) has for a long time consistently articulated its position on the poor management practices hurting our national carrier. Financial results over the past few years, culminating…

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The Best Side Business Idea for the Kenyan Nursing Community in USA

Even without hard statistics it's safe to say that a very significant percentage of Kenyans living in USA work in the healthcare industry. In Kansas City Metro area for instance, that number is hovering around 90% of…

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Evans Kidero, Donald Trump and the Unbridled Hypocrisy of Their Supporters

Congolese musician Koffi Olomide was caught on camera assaulting (slapping) one of his female dancers outside Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Unfortunately for the musician and thanks to the ubiqui…

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Kenyans in America, Start Planning a Voluntary Exit Strategy Just in Case Donald Trump Wins

My fellow Kenyans in America, after watching the crowd respond by saying "send them home" or "send them back" regarding undocumented immigrants during Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's RNC acceptance spee…