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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.

3,428 articles

Green Card Lottery DV‑2027: Start Date Delayed, Key Updates for Applicants
Immigration

Green Card Lottery DV‑2027: Start Date Delayed, Key Updates for Applicants

The upcoming DV‑2027 Lottery — the annual draw through which thousands worldwide hope to win a U.S. permanent resident “green card” — has hit unexpected turbulence this year. The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has ann…

Dec 2, 2025
Trump Says He Wants Authority to Denaturalize Naturalized US Citizens
Immigration

Trump Says He Wants Authority to Denaturalize Naturalized US Citizens

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on November 30, 2025, that his administration is exploring whether the government has the legal authority to revoke U.S. citizenship for immigrants convicted of crimes — and…

Dec 1, 2025
More African Professionals Are Returning Home After Years in the US - What is Driving the Trend?
Diaspora

More African Professionals Are Returning Home After Years in the US - What is Driving the Trend?

A growing number of African professionals living in the United States are choosing to return to their home countries after spending years — in some cases decades — building careers abroad.Data from migration researche…

Dec 1, 2025
Mental Health Among African Immigrants in America: The Silent Crisis
Diaspora

Mental Health Among African Immigrants in America: The Silent Crisis

A growing number of African immigrants in the United States, including thousands from Kenya, are quietly struggling with mental health challenges—yet most suffer in silence due to cultural stigma, lack of accessible c…

Nov 30, 2025
USCIS Case Status Glitch Leaves Thousands Confused as Messages Suddenly Change
Immigration

USCIS Case Status Glitch Leaves Thousands Confused as Messages Suddenly Change

Thousands of immigrants across the United States have been left confused and anxious after unexpected changes appeared on their USCIS case status updates this week, prompting fears of processing errors, lost applicati…

Nov 29, 2025
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Trump Administration to Reexamine Green Cards Issued to Immigrants from These 19 Countries
Immigration

Trump Administration to Reexamine Green Cards Issued to Immigrants from These 19 Countries

The Trump administration has announced a sweeping new immigration review targeting thousands of lawful permanent residents whose green cards were issued over the last two decades. The initiative—described by officials…

Nov 28, 2025
Social Security Administration Warns Immigrants About New Scam Targeting Green Card Applicants
Diaspora

Social Security Administration Warns Immigrants About New Scam Targeting Green Card Applicants

The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued a nationwide alert warning immigrants—especially recent visa holders and green card applicants—about a fast-spreading phone and email scam targeting individuals…

Nov 28, 2025
ICE Arrests Immigrants During Green-Card Interviews
Immigration

ICE Arrests Immigrants During Green-Card Interviews

As immigration enforcement intensifies under the Trump administration, U.S. federal agents have begun arresting immigrants during their green-card (permanent residency) interviews at USCIS offices. Several lawyers and…

Nov 26, 2025
Kenyan Truck Drivers in America Struggle With New Insurance and Compliance Costs
Diaspora

Kenyan Truck Drivers in America Struggle With New Insurance and Compliance Costs

Kenyan truck drivers across the United States say they are feeling the pressure of rising insurance premiums, tighter federal regulations, and increasing operational expenses that are reshaping the American trucking i…

Nov 26, 2025
Green Card Winners Face Long Delays as USCIS Processing Times Surge
Immigration

Green Card Winners Face Long Delays as USCIS Processing Times Surge

Thousands of Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery winners are facing uncertainty as U.S. immigration processing times continue to rise, putting many at risk of losing their once-in-a-lifetime chance to obtain permanent residen…

Nov 24, 2025
Kenyan Episcopal Priest Detained by ICE in Texas
Diaspora

Kenyan Episcopal Priest Detained by ICE in Texas

A Kenyan-born Episcopal priest serving in Texas has been taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), sparking fresh alarm in diaspora faith communities about the treatment of foreign-born cle…

Nov 24, 2025
Death Announcement: Joan Githaiga of Silver Spring, Maryland
Obituaries

Death Announcement: Joan Githaiga of Silver Spring, Maryland

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Joan Githaiga of Silver Spring, Maryland. Joan passed away early Thursday morning, November 20th, after a long illness. She was the daughter of James Githaiga (Fath…

Nov 24, 2025
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Kenyan-Born Priest Stranded in Nairobi After Embassy Denies Visa Stamp, Blocking Return to the US
Diaspora

Kenyan-Born Priest Stranded in Nairobi After Embassy Denies Visa Stamp, Blocking Return to the US

A Kenyan-born Catholic priest, Father John K. Ojuok, has been denied re-entry into the United States after attempting to renew his visa stamp while visiting his ailing mother in Nairobi, according to diocesan sources…

Nov 23, 2025
TSA Proposes $18 Fee for Travelers Without REAL ID or Acceptable ID
World

TSA Proposes $18 Fee for Travelers Without REAL ID or Acceptable ID

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has proposed an $18 non-refundable fee for travelers who do not have a REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification (like a passport) at airport security checkpoi…

Nov 22, 2025
What Every Kenyan Should Know Before Moving to the US in 2025 (Real Experiences)
Diaspora

What Every Kenyan Should Know Before Moving to the US in 2025 (Real Experiences)

As thousands of Kenyans continue exploring opportunities abroad, the United States remains one of the most sought-after destinations. From education and healthcare to tech and logistics, the American economy offers st…

Nov 21, 2025
U.S. States With the Largest Kenyan Populations in 2025
Diaspora

U.S. States With the Largest Kenyan Populations in 2025

The Kenyan diaspora in the United States continues to grow steadily, with new data from migration researchers, community associations, and state-level demographic trends revealing where most Kenyans are concentrated a…

Nov 20, 2025
How Kenyans Are Securing U.S. Green Cards in 2025: Top Pathways Explained
Immigration

How Kenyans Are Securing U.S. Green Cards in 2025: Top Pathways Explained

As the dream of living permanently in the United States continues to attract many Kenyans, several key routes stand out for how Kenyan nationals are obtaining U.S. green cards (lawful permanent residency) in 2025. Fro…

Nov 18, 2025
Death Announcement: Mzee John Mabiria in Baltimore, Maryland
Obituaries

Death Announcement: Mzee John Mabiria in Baltimore, Maryland

It is with profound sadness and humble acceptance we announce the promotion to glory of John Nyaberi Mabiria, husband to mama Helen Mabiria, father to Sospeter (Sos) Nyaberi of Baltimore, that occurred on 11/01/2025 a…

Nov 18, 2025
Highest Paying Jobs Kenyans Are Doing in the U.S. (2025 Guide)
Diaspora

Highest Paying Jobs Kenyans Are Doing in the U.S. (2025 Guide)

Thousands of Kenyans living in the United States continue to build successful careers across a wide range of professions. While many start out in entry-level roles, a significant number eventually break into high-payi…

Nov 18, 2025
Can Green Card Holders Sponsor Siblings? U.S. Immigration Rules Explained
Immigration

Can Green Card Holders Sponsor Siblings? U.S. Immigration Rules Explained

As immigration questions rise across the United States, many permanent residents are asking whether Green Card holders can sponsor their siblings for a U.S. Green Card. Immigration regulations make the answer clear: o…

Nov 17, 2025
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