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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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Death Announcement: Beatrice Eshirama Wabuko Omiti of Dallas, Texas

Death Announcement: Beatrice Eshirama Wabuko Omiti of Dallas, Texas

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Beatrice Eshirama Wabuko Omiti on November 20th in Dallas, Texas after a brief illness. Beatrice's wish is to be laid to rest in her husband's home in Kegogi Vill…

Death Announcement: Patrick Mwangi Yohanna of Washington, DC

Death Announcement: Patrick Mwangi Yohanna of Washington, DC

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Patrick Mwangi Yohanna-Karienye on November 10 in Germantown, MD, after a brief illness. Until recently, he was an employee of the Kenyan Embassy in Washington…

Death Announcement: Marshall Omondi of Raleigh, North Carolina

Death Announcement: Marshall Omondi of Raleigh, North Carolina

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Marshall Onyango Omondi, 27, in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA following a cardiac arrest. Marshall was the son of Charles Omondi and Elizabeth Akinyi Omondi…

Death Announcement: His Excellency Ambassador Njuguna Moses Mahugu, OGW

Death Announcement: His Excellency Ambassador Njuguna Moses Mahugu, OGW

With deep sorrow, the family of His Excellency Ambassador Njuguna Moses Mahugu, announces his passing on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Ambassador Mahugu's career spanned over three decades, during which he held several pr…

Death Announcement: Cyrus Jason Githengu of Knoxville, Tennessee

Death Announcement: Cyrus Jason Githengu of Knoxville, Tennessee

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the untimely death of Mr. Cyrus Jason Githengu (Baba Attamay) of Knoxville, Tennessee which occurred on October 1st 2024. The late Mr. Cyrus was loving husband to Serah Githe…

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Death Announcement: Rosemary Wangui Mutonyi of Pennsylvania

Death Announcement: Rosemary Wangui Mutonyi of Pennsylvania

It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely demise of Rosemary Wangui Mutonyi, who passed away at her home in Pennsylvania on 28 September, 2024. Born on 17 May, 1969 in Nyeri, Kenya, Rosemary was a cher…

Registration Period for DV-2026 (US Green Card Lottery) Now Open

Registration Period for DV-2026 (US Green Card Lottery) Now Open

The Registration period for US Green Card lottery (officially known as Diversity Visa) for fiscal year 2026 is now open. Registration for DV-2016 opened on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 12pm EDT and will run for one m…

US Green Card Lottery Registration Period for DV-2026 Begins Tomorrow, October 2nd, 2024

US Green Card Lottery Registration Period for DV-2026 Begins Tomorrow, October 2nd, 2024

Registration for US Green Card lottery (officially known as Diversity Visa) for fiscal year 2026 (DV-2026) begins tomorrow, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 12pm EDT. The program, is run by the United States State Depart…

Death Announcement: Titus Gateere Kahiga

Death Announcement: Titus Gateere Kahiga

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the promotion to glory of Titus Gateere Kahiga. He was the beloved brother of Ruth Mumbi Wachira of Karatina, Kenya, Dr. Mundia Kahiga of Gwinnett, Mr. Muriuki Kahiga of Kenya…

US Green Card Lottery Registration Period for DV-2026 Begins October 2, 2024

US Green Card Lottery Registration Period for DV-2026 Begins October 2, 2024

Registration for US Green Card lottery (officially known as Diversity Visa) for fiscal year 2026 begins next week on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 12pm EDT. Registration runs for one month and closes in Tuesday, Novem…

Kevin Kangethe, the Kenyan Man Wanted for Murdering his Girlfriend Has Been Extradited Back to the US

Kevin Kangethe, the Kenyan Man Wanted for Murdering his Girlfriend Has Been Extradited Back to the US

Kevin Kangethe, a Kenyan man suspected of murdering his girlfriend in Massachusetts before feeling to Kenya has been extradited back to the United States. Kangethe, 42, is accused of killing his girlfriend, 31-year-ol…

Maureen Ngina Kamala of Haverhill, Massachusetts Found Dead in Her Home

Maureen Ngina Kamala of Haverhill, Massachusetts Found Dead in Her Home

Dear family,friends and well wishers, it is with humble acceptance that we announce the promotion of Glory of Maureen Ngina Kamala of Haverhill, Massachusetts on the evening of Tuesday, August 20th 2024. Further detai…

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Death Announcement: Michael Mugo Mwaura - Brother to Karanja Mwaura and Jane Mwaura of Baltimore, MD

Death Announcement: Michael Mugo Mwaura - Brother to Karanja Mwaura and Jane Mwaura of Baltimore, MD

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Michael M. Mwaura, brother to Thomas Karanja Mwaura and Njeri Mwaura of Baltimore, and Ruguru Mwaura of Atlanta, on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya…

Death Announcement: Julius Mwangi of Baltimore, Maryland

Death Announcement: Julius Mwangi of Baltimore, Maryland

It is with a heavy heart and the acceptance of the Lord’s will, that we are saddened to inform you of the sudden passing of our brother and friend Julius Mwangi (Baba Caleb) of Baltimore MD, which occurred while he w…

Death Announcement: Mr. Samuel Karuga Kabui

Death Announcement: Mr. Samuel Karuga Kabui

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will, that we announce the passing of Mr. Samuel Karuga Kabui of Kitengela, in Kenya on July 14, 2024, after an illness bravely fought. He was the son of Kabui wa Githinji and Sus…

Promotion to Glory of Mrs Mary Kabiro in Folsom, California

Promotion to Glory of Mrs Mary Kabiro in Folsom, California

It is with a humble acceptance of the Lord's will that we announce the promotion to glory of Mrs. Mary Kabiro, formerly of Fife, Washington, that occurred in Folsom, California on 6/18/24 after a short illness. She wa…

Death and Funeral Announcement: Andrew Maalim Opiyo of Raleigh, North Carolina

Death and Funeral Announcement: Andrew Maalim Opiyo of Raleigh, North Carolina

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Andrew Maalim Opiyo of Raleigh, North Carolina, which occurred on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Andrew…

Promotion to Glory of Sam Deya of Delaware

Promotion to Glory of Sam Deya of Delaware

It is with heavy hearts & acceptance of God’s will that we inform you of the promotion to glory of Sam Deya which occurred in Delaware on May 17, 2024 after being admitted to the ICU. Sam was brother to Paul Deya (Bal…

Death Announcement: Bishop Stanley Maina Gichane

Death Announcement: Bishop Stanley Maina Gichane

We are saddened to announce the death of Bishop Stanley Maina Gichane of Huntsville, Texas, which occurred on May 9, 2024. Well wishers are welcome to help the Huntsville community take Bishop Gichane's remains to Ken…

Death Announcement: Joshua Miniga of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Death Announcement: Joshua Miniga of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

It is with a heavy and profound heart that I reach out to you today. We have unexpectedly lost Joshua Miniga, a beloved brother who meant so much to all who knew him. As we come together to mourn this profound loss, w…