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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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Kenyans in the Diaspora, Please Let Us Buy Life Insurance Policies

As an insurance agent I help people enroll in Obamacare and Life insurance policies at no charge. Iâ€™ve been talking to a lot of people lately about buying life insurance after a community leader in Dallas, TX took m…

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Growing Prevalence of Mental Illness in Kenya and the Diaspora

Lately, there has been increased coverage of mental health issues by the media worldwide. This is owing to the rising prevalence of cases of mental illness all over the world. Despite widespread media coverage, there…

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And You Thought All Kenyans Were Alike: Stereotypes Kenyans Have of One Another

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Inspiring Diaspora Story: My Journey to Doctor in Pharmacy

What God has started, he is faithful enough to finish, He finished my Pharmacy Journey!! To all class of 2015 graduates, congratulations. Whether itâ€™s a high school graduation or a doctorate graduation, you have mad…

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Shipping To Kenya: Tips and Guidelines

Shipping stuff to Kenya is taking root for Kenyans either as donations to their charities, to their families back home, and to some, for business purposes. Whatever the reason for shipping, there are basic things you…

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High Court Arguments Reveal Gains of Gay Rights Movement in Kenya

A one of a kind religious liberties vs. gay rights public opinion coming to Kenya will bring with it a national debate: Can God and the gay rights movement mix? As Kenyas High Court ordered the government to register…

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Life Abroad is Good for Many; Mtu Asikudanganye Otherwise!

I am tired of guys lamenting how hard life is in the diaspora. Everyone with two pence opinion will tell you that life is so challenging and that Kenyans are so depressed Majuu. Well, I am tired of those in a permanen…

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Watu wa Nyumbani, Pay Us when You Send Us to Buy Stuff For You

One of these days I will burst out in anger. But because I will not allow for that to happen, this is what I will do. I will go to the upstairs bedroom, I will get my pillow, I will smother it against my face, then…

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Raised in Ushago

Most people born and raised in Nairobi grew up feeling sorry for their shags (country) relatives. We pitied them for the torn clothes they wore and lack of shoes. Those were pre-mitumba (used clothes) days so people f…

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Diaspora, It is Ok to Send to Kenya that Indisciplined Teen

My friend, Mr. Okuchu Kuchu, a Nigerian Diaspora, is a very wise man. And I have drunk a lot from his deep well of wisdom and knowledge. Many moons ago, Mr. Okuchu Kuchuâ€™s son, who had turned 17, began going south…

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Diaspora, this is What You Need Before Constructing in Kenya

I am assuming that you have a 50 by 100 piece of land in Kitengela or wherever else you want to build rental houses. I am also assuming that the said land has a good title deed, that it is not a grabbed public schoo…

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My Life Story: From Kibera Slums to My Graduation on May 9th from Cleveland State University in Ohio

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Public Service Announcement; Men, Go Get Tested for Prostrate Cancer

In the coming few days, I will be undertaking an annual pilgrimage to my personal physician. I have to admit this; that it is the most unsettling period in my life. In my former life in the homeland, I visited the h…

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Children of Kenyan Immigrants will not be Kenyans

I will not bore you with statistical research, but one thing is for sure; the last two decades have seen an unprecedented number of Africans immigrate to the USA, Canada, Europe and Australia. A good number is slowly…

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Week Three, My Journey as a Diasporan

On my third fertile week, almost in a rowOn what I used to call homeAm still in a curious drive modeStudying the art of living and lovingWeighing selling malimaliGetting a job at the County officeRelying on my village…

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The Challenges Impeding the Future Success of the African Union

This January 23-31, 2015, African leaders converged in Addis Ababa Ethiopia to take stock of our (Africans) success after abandoning our epic journey to the Promised Land that marooned us in the desert. The African un…

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Goodbye America, a Land for a Few!

In the shadows of opportunies, where men are trapped Where things brewed but happen for a reason And for a season Where years of toil and turmoil reign Where empty wallets crashes the doubled pavements Empty debris sp…

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Siku Ya Kurudi Jamhuri Itakapowadia, Yapi Yatakayokuzuzua?

Wanabii wa maneno waneno wananena, "Iwepo ni Mashariki au Magharibi, nyumbani ndiko kwema." Hata hivyo kuna wengi ya Wakenya waishio ughaibuni ambayo huyu uneni kwao, ni mzaha tu. Lakini ukweli upo wapi? Bila hata kus…

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Watoto Na Haki Zao: Tuwahusishe Katika Udhaifu Wetu?

Takwimu inaonyesha kwamba visa vya watoto kudhulumiwa kwa kuteswa, kuhujumiwa kwa kunyimwa haki zao, kukeketwa kwa kungolewa kwa baadhi ya viungo mwilini, kunajisiwa na hivyo kupoteza bikira kabla ya kuolewa, ukosefu…

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Wise Words from Kenyan Parents Visiting America

Children here are the bosses of parents.My daughter was yelling my name from another room when my dad asked "why dont you go to your Mother instead of shouting her name, is she your age mate?" My daughter responded "G…