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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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Kenya Man Eric Mutuma Kaithula Missing in Kent, Washington
Diaspora

Kenya Man Eric Mutuma Kaithula Missing in Kent, Washington

A Kenyan man has been missing in Kent, Washington since October, 2025. Eric Mutuma Kaithula was last seen in Kent in October. Eric is described as 46 years old, 5 feet-5 inches tall, and weighs about 130 pounds. He ha…

Dec 28, 2025
US Military Conducts Christmas Day Strike on ISIS Targets in Nigeria
World

US Military Conducts Christmas Day Strike on ISIS Targets in Nigeria

The United States carried out a significant military strike against Islamic State (ISIS) militants in northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day, President Donald Trump announced Thursday night. Speaking from his Mar-a-Lago r…

Dec 25, 2025
$3,000 and Free Flights: US Expands Self-Deportation Offer Through 2025
Immigration

$3,000 and Free Flights: US Expands Self-Deportation Offer Through 2025

The Department of Homeland Security has dramatically increased its financial offer to undocumented migrants who voluntarily leave the United States, tripling the stipend to $3,000 for those who use the government’s se…

Dec 22, 2025
CDL Driver Needed - Weekly Pay
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CDL Driver Needed - Weekly Pay

An OTR CDL driver is wanted as soon as possible. The job comes with weekly pay, dry freight, and the driver will be home on weekend.A CDL-A driver - Steady miles, no forced dispatch.CDL Driver ASAP — OTR, Good Pay, Re…

Dec 20, 2025
Your US Citizenship Could Be at Risk: Inside the 2026 Trump Denaturalization Plan
Immigration

Your US Citizenship Could Be at Risk: Inside the 2026 Trump Denaturalization Plan

The Trump administration is preparing to dramatically increase efforts to strip US citizenship from naturalized Americans in 2026, signaling a major shift in immigration enforcement. Internal guidance reportedly issue…

Dec 20, 2025
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Kenyan-Born U.S. Army Sergeant John Gitau Mwangi Sentenced in Texas to 26 Years for Wife's Murder
Diaspora

Kenyan-Born U.S. Army Sergeant John Gitau Mwangi Sentenced in Texas to 26 Years for Wife's Murder

A United States Army court has sentenced Kenyan-born Staff Sergeant John Gitau Mwangi to 26 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to the unpremeditated murder of his wife, fellow soldier Sergeant Esther Gitau, follo…

Dec 17, 2025
Trump Expands Travel Ban to 39 Countries, Including Over 20 in Africa
Immigration

Trump Expands Travel Ban to 39 Countries, Including Over 20 in Africa

On December 16, 2025, President Donald Trump dramatically expanded the United States travel ban, signing a proclamation that widened restrictions on foreign nationals from 19 countries to a total of 39, marking one of…

Dec 17, 2025
Green Card Applicants Married to U.S. Citizens Detained During Interviews
Immigration

Green Card Applicants Married to U.S. Citizens Detained During Interviews

What was meant to be the final step in a long journey toward permanent residency for many foreign spouses of US citizens has instead become a moment of shock, fear and uncertainty, as US immigration authorities have b…

Dec 12, 2025
Things to Know Before Applying for US Citizenship
Immigration

Things to Know Before Applying for US Citizenship

Applying for US citizenship is a major step that brings both opportunities and responsibilities. Before submitting your application, it’s important to understand eligibility requirements, the application process, test…

Dec 11, 2025
US Green Card Holder Detained at Airport, Deported Over Decades-Long Case
Immigration

US Green Card Holder Detained at Airport, Deported Over Decades-Long Case

A U.S. immigration judge has ordered the deportation and lifetime ban from the United States of a long-time lawful permanent resident after federal authorities determined past drug-related convictions could be classif…

Dec 11, 2025
Trump's New Gold Card Lets Foreigners Buy U.S. Residency for $1 Million
Immigration

Trump's New Gold Card Lets Foreigners Buy U.S. Residency for $1 Million

The United States has officially launched the "Gold Card," a new immigration program that allows wealthy foreigners to obtain U.S. residency in exchange for a substantial financial “gift.” Under the scheme, individual…

Dec 10, 2025
12 Kenyan Nationals Among New “Worst of the Worst” List of Immigrants Arrested by ICE
Diaspora

12 Kenyan Nationals Among New “Worst of the Worst” List of Immigrants Arrested by ICE

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a new public website titled "Arrested: Worst of the Worst," a searchable database listing non-citizens arrested by federal immigration enforcement for crimin…

Dec 9, 2025
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U.S. Seeks to Strip Citizenship from Ex-Marine Originally from Ghana
Immigration

U.S. Seeks to Strip Citizenship from Ex-Marine Originally from Ghana

The DOJ has filed a civil action seeking to revoke the U.S. citizenship of a former Marine, Nicholas Eshun — originally from Ghana — after he was court‑martialed and dishonorably discharged for alleged sexual miscondu…

Dec 9, 2025
U.S. Supreme Court to Rule on Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order: A Landmark Case That Could Redefine American Citizenship
Immigration

U.S. Supreme Court to Rule on Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order: A Landmark Case That Could Redefine American Citizenship

In a decision with potentially far-reaching consequences, the Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to decide whether the executive order signed by Donald J. Trump that attempts to end automatic birthright cit…

Dec 5, 2025
USCIS Cuts Validity of Work Permits From 5 Years to 18 Months for Many Immigrants
Immigration

USCIS Cuts Validity of Work Permits From 5 Years to 18 Months for Many Immigrants

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government has sharply revised its immigration policy, shortening how long certain work permits remain valid for noncitizens. On December 4, 2025, USCIS announced that Employment Authorization Do…

Dec 5, 2025
Former Maryland Couple Shares Why They Abruptly Moved Their Children From the US to Kenya
Diaspora

Former Maryland Couple Shares Why They Abruptly Moved Their Children From the US to Kenya

A former Maryland family is opening up about the unexpected decision to move from the United States to Kenya - a major life change they say took just two months from idea to execution. Dorin Selly, originally from Ken…

Dec 4, 2025
Drunk Raccoon Ransacks Virginia Liquor Store, Passes Out in Bathroom
World

Drunk Raccoon Ransacks Virginia Liquor Store, Passes Out in Bathroom

A raccoon turned “night-time burglar” after breaking into a liquor store in Ashland, Virginia and consuming alcohol — before collapsing from apparent intoxication in the store bathroom. According to the local animal-p…

Dec 3, 2025
Ruto Travels to Washington for Peace Accord and High-Level Talks with Trump
Kenya

Ruto Travels to Washington for Peace Accord and High-Level Talks with Trump

President William Ruto departed Nairobi on December 2, 2025, en route to Washington, DC. The visit coincides with a major regional peace-building event: the signing of a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic…

Dec 2, 2025
Federal Authorities Plan Immigration Sweep Targeting Somali Immigrants in Minnesota
Immigration

Federal Authorities Plan Immigration Sweep Targeting Somali Immigrants in Minnesota

Federal authorities are preparing a targeted immigration-enforcement operation in Minnesota that will focus on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S., source tell AP. The operation — reportedly scheduled to b…

Dec 2, 2025
U.S. Senator Introduces Bill That Would Eliminate Dual Citizenship
Immigration

U.S. Senator Introduces Bill That Would Eliminate Dual Citizenship

US Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) has introduced the Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025, a bold proposal aiming to end dual citizenship in the United States. Under the bill, U.S. citizens would no longer be permitted t…

Dec 2, 2025
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