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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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Tragic Loss: Congolese Gospel Singer Carlyto Lassa Dies After Collapsing in the U.S.
Entertainment

Tragic Loss: Congolese Gospel Singer Carlyto Lassa Dies After Collapsing in the U.S.

Carlyto Lassa, a prominent Congolese gospel singer, has passed away after collapsing in the United States. The incident has sent shockwaves through the music community and his fans worldwide, marking a significant los…

Sep 2, 2026
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Midday Edition, Wednesday 02 September 2026
News Bulletin

Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Midday Edition, Wednesday 02 September 2026

Today's bulletin covers diaspora news, immigration updates, Kenyan political events, and world affairs.

Sep 2, 2026
Machakos Man Sentenced to Life for Defiling Toddler
Diaspora

Machakos Man Sentenced to Life for Defiling Toddler

A man from Machakos, Kenya, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted of defiling a two-year-old child. The ruling was issued by a local court, which took into account the severity of the crime and…

Sep 2, 2026
U.N. Says World Will Miss Its 1.5-Degree Climate Target
World

U.N. Says World Will Miss Its 1.5-Degree Climate Target

The United Nations has raised an urgent alarm that the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels is slipping out of reach. In a new comprehensive report released this week, the…

Sep 2, 2026
Senegal and IMF Strike $2.2bn Deal, Two Years After Debt Scandal Froze Funding
World

Senegal and IMF Strike $2.2bn Deal, Two Years After Debt Scandal Froze Funding

Senegal has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a new $2.2 billion lending program, two years after previous funding was suspended due to a debt scandal. The agreement was ann…

Sep 2, 2026
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Attacks in Black Sea Threaten to Strangle Global Grain Supply
World

Attacks in Black Sea Threaten to Strangle Global Grain Supply

The ongoing conflict in the Black Sea region, involving strategic strikes on ports and vessels by both Russia and Ukraine, poses a severe threat to the global grain supply chain. The attacks have intensified in recent…

Sep 2, 2026
U.S. Court Blocks Ban on Immigrant Visas from 75 Countries, Affecting Kenyan Applicants
Immigration

U.S. Court Blocks Ban on Immigrant Visas from 75 Countries, Affecting Kenyan Applicants

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has issued a decisive ruling blocking the Trump administration's recent attempt to implement a ban on issuing immigrant visas, commonly known as Green Cards, to app…

Sep 2, 2026
Six Million Deportees Face Uncertain Futures Under Taliban Rule
World

Six Million Deportees Face Uncertain Futures Under Taliban Rule

As of August 2026, approximately six million individuals have been forced to return to Afghanistan, confronting a challenging reality under Taliban governance. This growing humanitarian crisis is primarily driven by d…

Sep 2, 2026
Putin Pledges Increased Strikes in Ukraine and Support for Iran
World

Putin Pledges Increased Strikes in Ukraine and Support for Iran

Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to intensify military actions against Ukraine, in a move that signals a deepening of hostilities in Eastern Europe. Speaking from Moscow, Putin declared his intention to esca…

Sep 1, 2026
Israel says Hamas security chief captured as strikes kill four during Gaza raid
World

Israel says Hamas security chief captured as strikes kill four during Gaza raid

In a significant military operation in the volatile Gaza region, Israeli forces have announced the capture of the Hamas internal security chief during a targeted raid in Gaza City. The operation, which took place in t…

Sep 1, 2026
Killings shock: Police kill at least 3 Kenyans per day
World

Killings shock: Police kill at least 3 Kenyans per day

Alarming reports from Nairobi, Kenya, reveal that police forces have been implicated in the deaths of nearly three Kenyans per day over the first four years of President William Ruto's administration. This distressing…

Sep 1, 2026
US Bombs Iran; Tehran Retaliates Against Gulf Neighbors and Jordan
World

US Bombs Iran; Tehran Retaliates Against Gulf Neighbors and Jordan

The United States has conducted airstrikes in Iran, leading to a significant escalation of tensions in the region. The strikes reportedly targeted locations in Iran, resulting in the deaths of four individuals attendi…

Sep 1, 2026
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Africa: The Drylands Dividend - the Smart Investment for Powering a Water-Scarce World
World

Africa: The Drylands Dividend - the Smart Investment for Powering a Water-Scarce World

In an era marked by increasing water scarcity, the drylands of Africa are emerging as an unexpected source of economic opportunity. Across the Sahel, a region often marred by droughts and desertification, gum arabic a…

Sep 1, 2026
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Evening Edition, Tuesday 01 September 2026
News Bulletin

Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Evening Edition, Tuesday 01 September 2026

Today's bulletin covers immigration, Kenya, world, and real estate news, with key updates from each section.

Sep 1, 2026
UN slashes food aid for occupied West Bank and Gaza amid funding shortfall
World

UN slashes food aid for occupied West Bank and Gaza amid funding shortfall

The United Nations has announced a significant reduction in food aid to the occupied West Bank and Gaza, highlighting a deepening crisis exacerbated by a severe funding shortfall. The UN's World Food Programme (WFP) h…

Sep 1, 2026
Zimbabweans Abroad Raise Alarm Over Political, Economic and Human Rights Crisis
World

Zimbabweans Abroad Raise Alarm Over Political, Economic and Human Rights Crisis

Zimbabweans residing outside the country are expressing growing concern over the deteriorating political, economic, and human rights situation within Zimbabwe. Recent reports indicate that these expatriates are increa…

Sep 1, 2026
Green Card Holder with Stage 4 Cancer Detained by ICE Sparks Humanitarian Concerns
Immigration

Green Card Holder with Stage 4 Cancer Detained by ICE Sparks Humanitarian Concerns

The detention of 76-year-old Green Card holder Joseph Mwangi in a Tacoma ICE facility has raised significant humanitarian concerns, particularly affecting African diaspora communities in the United States. Mwangi, who…

Sep 1, 2026
U.S. Launches Strikes in Iran Targeting IRGC
World

U.S. Launches Strikes in Iran Targeting IRGC

The United States has launched military strikes in Iran, specifically targeting the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC). The strikes were confirmed by U.S. Central Command, which did not provide detailed informa…

Sep 1, 2026
U.S. Sanctions on Iran Cut Off Students From Tests Needed for Study Abroad
World

U.S. Sanctions on Iran Cut Off Students From Tests Needed for Study Abroad

Iranian students aspiring to further their education abroad are facing significant challenges due to the latest round of U.S. sanctions that have led to the cancellation of critical English proficiency and graduate ex…

Sep 1, 2026
Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Midday Edition, Tuesday 01 September 2026
News Bulletin

Mwakilishi News Bulletin - Midday Edition, Tuesday 01 September 2026

Immigration changes and turmoil in Kenya's aviation sector dominate today's diaspora news bulletin.

Sep 1, 2026
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