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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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COP30 Summit Sees Sparse Attendance as Key Leaders, Including Trump, Opt Out

COP30 Summit Sees Sparse Attendance as Key Leaders, Including Trump, Opt Out

The 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) faces significant challenges as several pivotal global leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, abstain fr…

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship Amidst Heated Debate

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship Amidst Heated Debate

The United States Supreme Court has upheld the principle of birthright citizenship in a landmark decision announced on June 30, 2026. The ruling comes after months of intense legal battles and national debate over the…

Fatal Wildfires on Colorado-Utah Border Prompt Emergency Declarations

Fatal Wildfires on Colorado-Utah Border Prompt Emergency Declarations

Three firefighters have died in the line of duty as massive wildfires continue to blaze across the Colorado-Utah border, prompting both states to declare states of emergency. The fires, which have been raging for seve…

Space Industry Giants Visit UK Fabrics Factory, Highlighting Growing Demand for Specialist Materials

Space Industry Giants Visit UK Fabrics Factory, Highlighting Growing Demand for Specialist Materials

Delegates from NASA and SpaceX joined a contingent of space industry leaders in visiting a UK-based factory specializing in the production of advanced fabrics, underscoring the growing demand for high-performance mate…

UK's Increasingly Hot Summers Raise Questions About Global Climate Preparedness

UK's Increasingly Hot Summers Raise Questions About Global Climate Preparedness

The United Kingdom is bracing for an era of hotter summers, with temperatures expected to regularly reach 40 degrees Celsius in the coming decades, according to recent climate projections. The Met Office, the UK's nat…

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Marco Rubio Engages in Diplomatic Talks to Resolve Libya Crisis

Marco Rubio Engages in Diplomatic Talks to Resolve Libya Crisis

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held critical discussions with Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Saddam Haftar as the United States intensifies its diplomatic efforts to address the ongoing crisis in Libya. The…

Volunteers Overwhelm Relief Efforts in Quake-Stricken Venezuela

Volunteers Overwhelm Relief Efforts in Quake-Stricken Venezuela

The recent earthquakes in Venezuela have drawn a massive influx of volunteers keen on aiding the disaster-stricken nation, yet the very zeal to help has inadvertently hampered rescue operations. Reports indicate that…

Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict Escalates, Civilian Casualties Mount

Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict Escalates, Civilian Casualties Mount

In a significant escalation of hostilities, Pakistan launched airstrikes into Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of more than 30 individuals, amid a backdrop of ongoing tensions between the two nations. According to…

Drones Deployed in Sri Lanka to Combat Dengue Amidst Energy Crisis

Drones Deployed in Sri Lanka to Combat Dengue Amidst Energy Crisis

Sri Lanka has turned to advanced drone technology to combat a surging dengue fever outbreak that is overwhelming hospitals across the South Asian nation. This innovative approach, which sees the military involved in p…

Sculptor Races Against Time to Honor Lionel Messi with Monumental Statue in Patagonia

Sculptor Races Against Time to Honor Lionel Messi with Monumental Statue in Patagonia

As the world turns its eyes to the FIFA World Cup, where Lionel Messi is once again capturing the imagination of football fans, an ambitious artistic endeavor is unfolding in the Patagonian desert of Argentina. With M…

Helicopter Crash Near Saudi Oil Refinery Kills 14, Raises Security Concerns

Helicopter Crash Near Saudi Oil Refinery Kills 14, Raises Security Concerns

A helicopter crash near Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura oil refinery on June 27 has claimed the lives of 14 individuals, according to Saudi state media reports. The incident, which occurred close to one of the world's large…

Israel-Palestine Tensions Escalate as Violence Continues in Gaza

Israel-Palestine Tensions Escalate as Violence Continues in Gaza

In a continuing cycle of violence, Israeli forces have killed three Palestinians in Gaza amid ongoing tensions over access to holy sites in Jerusalem. The fatalities occurred during confrontations in which Israeli tro…

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Future Generations at Risk as Global Tree Planting Efforts Lag Behind Targets

Future Generations at Risk as Global Tree Planting Efforts Lag Behind Targets

Amid escalating concerns over climate change, experts are sounding the alarm that current global tree planting efforts are insufficient to meet environmental targets. New data reveals that while the number of trees be…

Earthquake in Venezuela Tests U.S.-Venezuelan Relations Amid Expanded U.S. Commercial Interests

Earthquake in Venezuela Tests U.S.-Venezuelan Relations Amid Expanded U.S. Commercial Interests

An earthquake that devastated Venezuela earlier this week, resulting in at least 920 fatalities, has become a pivotal moment in the evolving relationship between the United States and Venezuela. The Trump administrati…

Jeremy Clarkson's Cancer Remission Brings Awareness to Global Prostate Health Crisis

Jeremy Clarkson's Cancer Remission Brings Awareness to Global Prostate Health Crisis

Jeremy Clarkson, the renowned British television presenter, has publicly announced his remission from an aggressive form of prostate cancer, raising significant awareness about the disease's global impact. Clarkson, b…

Backlash Against Delivery Robots Grows Amidst Concerns Over Safety and Employment

Backlash Against Delivery Robots Grows Amidst Concerns Over Safety and Employment

As delivery robots increasingly take to the streets of major U.S. cities, they are facing a growing backlash from local governments and residents who are raising concerns about safety and employment. The surge in auto…

Global Oil Prices Stabilize as Middle East Tensions Ease, Impact Felt in Fuel Markets

Global Oil Prices Stabilize as Middle East Tensions Ease, Impact Felt in Fuel Markets

Oil prices have returned to pre-Iran war levels, bringing relief to global fuel markets after months of volatility. The conflict that erupted on February 28 had initially triggered a sharp rise in energy costs due to…

The Netherlands' Landmark Assisted Death Case for Young Children Sparks Global Debate

The Netherlands' Landmark Assisted Death Case for Young Children Sparks Global Debate

The Netherlands has made international headlines with its first recorded case of physician-assisted death for a child aged between 1 and 12, a decision permissible under laws introduced in 2024. This significant event…

Digital Shift in Gaming: GTA 6 to Launch Without Physical Discs

Digital Shift in Gaming: GTA 6 to Launch Without Physical Discs

The highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) is set to make waves in the gaming industry with its decision to launch without physical discs, signaling a significant shift toward a fully digital gaming…

Deadly Heat Wave in Europe Disrupts Daily Life and Sets New Temperature Records

Deadly Heat Wave in Europe Disrupts Daily Life and Sets New Temperature Records

Europe is enduring its second intense heat wave since May, with temperatures reaching unprecedented levels and severely impacting daily life for millions across the continent. The heat wave, described by experts as on…