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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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Obituaries

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…

May 12, 2024

Blog

We Have No Country: Kenya is Failing and Needs Your Patriotic Support

In the last two weeks or so, I have transversed sub-Saharan Africa, specifically the East and Southern parts of the continent, talking to people, observing attitudes of the leaders and the led, from the most developed…

May 9, 2024

Immigration

Results of the US Green Card Lottery 2025 (DV-2025) Now Available Online

If you participated in last year’s US green card lottery (DV-2025), you can now check if you are one of the lucky winners. Results of DV-2025 are now available online at the Electronic Diversity Visa website run by th…

May 4, 2024

Immigration

DV-2025 Green Card Lottery Results to be Available Online Starting Tomorrow, May 4, 2024

Results of the DV-2025 Diversity Visa program will be available online starting tomorrow, Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12pm EDT. The entry period for DV-2025 was between October 4, 2023 and November 7, 2023. The Diversity…

May 3, 2024

Immigration

DV-2025 Green Card Lottery Results to be Available Starting May 4, 2024

Results of the DV-2025 Diversity Visa program will be available online starting on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12pm EDT. The entry period for DV-2025 was between October 4, 2023 and November 7, 2023. The Diversity Visa p…

Apr 19, 2024

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Obituaries

Death Announcement: Morris Gitagia Ndungi

Dear family and friends, It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing away of Mr. Morris Gitagia Ndungi of Kihara Sub location, Kiambu County Kenya on Sunday April 7th, 2024 Humble and loving father to Michael…

Apr 9, 2024

Diaspora

Kenyan Woman, Judy Mliwa, Reported Missing in Baltimore, Maryland

A Kenyan woman has been reported missing in Baltimore, Maryland. Judy Wairimu Mliwa, 46, was last seen on the morning of March 10, 2024 at Bohn Court in Baltimore. She drives a gray Honda CRV. Anyone with information…

Mar 17, 2024

Diaspora

Kevin Kangethe, Wanted in the US for Murdering His ex-Girlfriend, Re-Arrested in Kenya

Kevin Kangethe, the man wanted for murder in the US and who escaped from police custody in Nairobi last week, has been arrested again. Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) say Kangethe was arrested in Ngong to…

Feb 13, 2024

Obituaries

Death Announcement: Duke Mwebi of Laurel, Maryland

We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Duke Mwebi, who was involved in a fatal car accident on the early morning of February 5th, 2024. Until his death, Duke was working and living in Maryland, USA…

Feb 13, 2024

Obituaries

Death Announcement: Baby Amari Muiruri Kamunyu of Fort Liberty, North Carolina

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Baby Amari Muiruri Kamunyu. Baby Amari was born on October 6, 2023 at Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Liberty, NC. He passed away at the same facility in the ear…

Feb 12, 2024

Sports

Marathon World Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum Dies in a Car Crash in Elgeyo Market, Kenya

World Marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach Garvais Hakizimana died in a road accident on Sunday. The two died along the Elegy Market-Ravine road on Sunday around 11pm, according to Elgeyo Market Police C…

Feb 11, 2024

Diaspora

Kenyan Man Killed in a Car Crash in Laurel, Maryland

A Kenyan man died in a car crash last week in Laurel, Maryland. Kepha Mwebi, 41, of Laurel, Maryland, was driving a 2021 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 north on Brock Bridge Rd around 1:39am on Monday, February 5th when police…

Feb 11, 2024

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Obituaries

Death Announcement: James Ngugi of Baltimore, Maryland

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of James Ngugi on Monday, February 5th, 2024 at Upper Chesapeake Hospital in BelAir MD. James was husband to Naomi Ngugi, father to Je…

Feb 6, 2024

Diaspora

Naked Kenyan Man in Fort Worth, Texas Beats Delivery Driver to Death with Firewood

A Kenyan man in Fort Worth, Texas has been charged with murder after he attacked a delivery driver with firewood on January 13 around 8:30pm, police say. Police say 51-year-old Scotty Jackson delivered firewood to a r…

Jan 18, 2024

Obituaries

Death Announcement: Jedidah Oloo of Baltimore, Maryland

It is with a heavy heart and acceptance of God's will that we inform you of the passing of Jedidah Oloo of Baltimore, MD. on 01/12/2024 at John Hopkins Hospital. She has left behind a daughter, Lisa Amondi Oloo and a…

Jan 16, 2024

Classifieds

Let Us Not Just Dream; Let Us Make it Happen with Username

Did you know that you can start investing as early as now, and by December, they will be proud landowners. Invest now and get a place to call home by December Royale Court Juja Invest here and get Kshs. 20,000 Shoppi…

Jan 10, 2024

Diaspora

Kenyan Man Killed in a Car Crash in Bridgewater, Massachusetts

A Kenyan man died in a car crash on Sunday night in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Linneaus Mutethia Gating, a 34-year-old from Rockland, MA died at the scene of the accident on Auburn Street in Bridgewater. Police say G…

Jan 10, 2024

Obituaries

Death Announcement: Linneaus Mutethia Gitonga of Rockland, Massachusetts

It is with heavy hearts that we regret to inform you of the passing of Linneaus Mutethia Gitonga (Lin) family to Norah Mwakio and father to Fridah Kananu Mutethia Lin passed away early Monday morning 1/8/24 due to a c…

Jan 10, 2024

Obituaries

Death Announcement: John Njuguna Mugo of Atlanta, Georgia

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, John Njuguna Mugo RN,BSN,CCRN. John was an accomplished nurse based in Atlanta, Georgia. The late John N. Mugo pa…

Jan 7, 2024

Diaspora

Missing Kenyan Traveling Nurse John Mugo Found Dead

A Kenyan man who had been reported missing since Christmas Eve has been found dead. John N. Mugo, a registered nurse who was reported to be in New York to start a new job at a local hospital as a traveling nurse, was…

Jan 5, 2024