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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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Trump's Hormuz Toll Proposal Causes Rift Amidst Global Economic Concerns

Trump's Hormuz Toll Proposal Causes Rift Amidst Global Economic Concerns

President Donald Trump's recent proposal to impose fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz has sparked significant controversy, notably contradicting statements from senior members of his administration. Trump s…

Kenyan Man, Friend Die After Car Plunges into a Pond in Iowa

Kenyan Man, Friend Die After Car Plunges into a Pond in Iowa

The Kenyan diaspora and local community in Iowa are mourning the loss of Titus Wanjala, a 43-year-old Kenyan national, who tragically died after the vehicle he was in plunged into a pond in Waukee, Iowa. The devastati…

Water Crisis Worsens as Hosepipe Bans Affect Millions in the UK

Water Crisis Worsens as Hosepipe Bans Affect Millions in the UK

More than eight million households across the United Kingdom are experiencing hosepipe bans amid ongoing concerns over water resource management. The bans, implemented by several water companies, highlight persistent…

U.S.-Iran Tensions Escalate with Targeted Attacks Amid Nuclear Deal Stalemate

U.S.-Iran Tensions Escalate with Targeted Attacks Amid Nuclear Deal Stalemate

Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified in recent weeks, marked by a series of targeted attacks that underscore the fraught relationship between the two nations. According to U.S. officials, recen…

Record-Breaking Tyrannosaurus Rex Sale Sparks Global Fossil Economy Discussions

Record-Breaking Tyrannosaurus Rex Sale Sparks Global Fossil Economy Discussions

The recent sale of 'Gus', a 67 million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex, has set a new benchmark in the fossil market, with the specimen fetching an unprecedented sum that eclipses previous records. The auction of 'Gus' dre…

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Robotic Surgeons: The Future of Remote Medical Procedures

Robotic Surgeons: The Future of Remote Medical Procedures

In a groundbreaking advancement for medical technology, surgeons in a remote location successfully operated two human-like robots in an operating theatre, marking a significant leap in telemedicine. This innovation, r…

Heat Waves in Europe Linked to Thousands of Excess Deaths as Climate Concerns Rise

Heat Waves in Europe Linked to Thousands of Excess Deaths as Climate Concerns Rise

Across Europe, an intense series of heat waves has been linked to thousands of excess deaths, highlighting the growing threat of climate change. Preliminary data indicate that the number of fatalities associated with…

EU Threatens Meta with Fines Over 'Addictive' Features on Social Platforms

EU Threatens Meta with Fines Over 'Addictive' Features on Social Platforms

The European Union has issued a stern warning to Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of social media giants Facebook and Instagram, over the addictive nature of their platform features. European regulators have ex…

Europe's Largest Port Faces Legal Pressure to Accelerate Green Transition

Europe's Largest Port Faces Legal Pressure to Accelerate Green Transition

The Port of Rotterdam, Europe's largest seaport, is under increasing scrutiny as a lawsuit pushes for swifter action in reducing its reliance on fossil fuel companies. The legal challenge, filed by environmental advoc…

Schumer Criticizes Trump Administration Over Escalating Iran Conflict

Schumer Criticizes Trump Administration Over Escalating Iran Conflict

In the latest development in U.S. foreign policy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has sharply criticized the Trump administration's handling of the escalating conflict with Iran. The tensions have intensified sin…

Gibraltar's 118-Year-Old Border Controls Removed, Signaling New Era with Spain

Gibraltar's 118-Year-Old Border Controls Removed, Signaling New Era with Spain

The removal of 118-year-old border controls between Gibraltar and Spain marks a significant milestone in the region's history, promising to foster economic integration and enhance mobility within the European region…

UK Commences Trials for Rapidly Developed Ebola Vaccine in Global Health Breakthrough

UK Commences Trials for Rapidly Developed Ebola Vaccine in Global Health Breakthrough

The United Kingdom has embarked on an ambitious clinical trial for an experimental Ebola vaccine, marking a significant milestone in global health research. Developed in a record eight weeks, the UK Medicines and Heal…

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Macron Asserts Europe's Defensive Resolve Amid Ukraine Conflict

Macron Asserts Europe's Defensive Resolve Amid Ukraine Conflict

France's President Emmanuel Macron has declared Europe's readiness to defend itself "with blood, if necessary," in a firm stance against Russian aggression and in support of Ukraine. Macron's emphatic remarks were del…

Yemeni Government Forces Strike Sanaa Airport Amid Escalating Tensions

Yemeni Government Forces Strike Sanaa Airport Amid Escalating Tensions

Yemeni government forces launched a significant offensive on Sanaa International Airport on July 12, 2026, marking a crucial escalation in the ongoing conflict in the region. The strike at the strategic airport, contr…

Iranian Hostilities in Strait of Hormuz Fuel Global Oil Price Surge

Iranian Hostilities in Strait of Hormuz Fuel Global Oil Price Surge

Crude oil prices have surged to levels unseen prior to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, following Iran's latest aggressive maneuvers in the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz. The narrow waterway, through which nearl…

China Evacuates Millions as Typhoon Strikes: A Growing Concern for Vulnerable Populations

China Evacuates Millions as Typhoon Strikes: A Growing Concern for Vulnerable Populations

China has initiated the evacuation of nearly two million residents in response to a powerful typhoon that made landfall in Zhejiang province, highlighting the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather even…

Ghanaian Influencer Extradited to U.S. Over $8 Million Romance Scam

Ghanaian Influencer Extradited to U.S. Over $8 Million Romance Scam

Frederick Kumi, a Ghanaian social media influencer, has been extradited to the United States to face charges related to a romance scam that defrauded American citizens of approximately $8 million. His lawyer confirmed…

Massive Outage at Australia's Largest Telecom Disrupts Services, Raises Global Concerns

Massive Outage at Australia's Largest Telecom Disrupts Services, Raises Global Concerns

Australia's largest telecommunications company, Telstra, experienced a significant outage on July 12, 2026, affecting critical services across the nation, including train operations and emergency call systems. The dis…

India's Emergent Agave Spirit Industry and Its Global Implications

India's Emergent Agave Spirit Industry and Its Global Implications

India is on the cusp of establishing a new industry as the growth of agave plants, traditionally wild and untapped, is spurring a burgeoning spirits market. The push to cultivate and distill agave into premium spirits…

Toronto Police Hunt for Shooter After Fatal Attack at Latino Festival

Toronto Police Hunt for Shooter After Fatal Attack at Latino Festival

In a violent disruption of cultural celebrations, Toronto police are actively seeking an assailant involved in a shooting at a street festival that left two people dead. The incident occurred during a weekend Latino c…

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