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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: Matthew Mutinda Kioko of Ashburn, Virginia

Dear Family and Friends, with humble acceptance of God’s will and great sorrow, we announce the peaceful passing of Matthew Mutinda Kioko on October 4, 2023, surrounded by family, after fighting a very rare and aggres…

Oct 26, 2023

Immigration

Registration for DV-2025 (Green Card Lottery) Closes on Tuesday, November 7, 2023

The registration period for the Diversity Visa program for fiscal year 2025 (DV-2025) ends on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Registration for the DV program, commonly known as the green card lottery, runs annually between…

Oct 25, 2023

Immigration

US Immigration Increases Validity Period of Some Employment Authorization Documents to 5 Years

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has increased the validity period for initial and renewal Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for certain non-citizens to 5 years. This includes non-citizens a…

Oct 15, 2023

Obituaries

Death Announcement: Baby Briella Gachuhi of Baltimore, Maryland

It is with great sorrow and grief that we announce the passing of 2-month-old Baby Briella Gachuhi of Baltimore at Johns Hopkins Hospital on 10/11/23 after a short illness. Baby Briella Gachuhi is the daughter of Mau…

Oct 15, 2023

Obituaries

Death Announcement: Heidi Akello Oyombo of Fairfax, Virginia

It is with great sadness that we announce going home of Heidi Terealle Akello Oyombo. Heidi succumbed after long illness and with Heart condition on October 10, 2023. She was the daughter of Fredrick Oyombo and Consta…

Oct 12, 2023

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Immigration

DV-2025: Information Required for the Diversity Visa Program (Green Card Lottery) Registration

Registration for the DV-2025 Diversity Visa, popularly known as the green card lottery, is currently ongoing. Registration for the program opened on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 12pm EDT and runs until Tuesday, Novem…

Oct 12, 2023

Classifieds

Username Investments Launches Nawiri Pamoja, an Initiative to Build Communities

Username Investment Ltd., the leading real estate company in Kenya has launched Nawiri Pamoja an event that aims at bringing together investors to build a community within a project. The event was held at The Vineyard…

Oct 10, 2023

Diaspora

Requirements to Participate in the US Green Card Lottery (DV-2025)

Registration for the green card lottery program for fiscal year 2025 (DV-2025) began on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 and will run until Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 12pm EST. The green card lottery program, officially k…

Oct 9, 2023

Obituaries

Death Announcement: Betty (Gladys) Ngatia Of Clarksburg, Maryland

It is with a heavy heart and acceptance of God’s will, that we share the news of the passing of Betty (Gladys) Ngatia of Clarksburg, Maryland on Monday September 25, 2023. Betty was mother to 7-year-old Nabil Osman…

Oct 6, 2023

Immigration

Registration for DV-2025 (US Green Card Lottery) Now Open

Registration for the DV-2025 Diversity Visa, popularly known as the green card lottery, is now open. Registration for the program opened on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 12pm EDT and runs until Tuesday, November 7, 20…

Oct 4, 2023

Diaspora

143,000 Applicants including 3,760 Kenyans Won the DV-2024 Green Card Lottery - US State Department

Approximately 143,000 applicants from various countries across the world were selected for the DV-2024 Diversity Visa program (green card lottery), according to the US State Department. Data released in September by t…

Oct 2, 2023

Diaspora

US Green Card Lottery Registration Period for DV-2025 Begins October 4, 2023

Registration for the green card lottery program for fiscal year 2025 (DV-2025) begins on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 12pm EDT and runs until Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 12pm EST. The green card lottery program, off…

Sep 29, 2023

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Diaspora

Registration for DV-2025 (US Green Card Lottery) Expected to Begin in the First Week of October, 2023

Registration for the green card lottery program for fiscal year 2025 (DV-2025) is expected to begin in the first week of October, 2023. The green card lottery program, officially known as the Diversity Visa program, r…

Sep 23, 2023

Diaspora

Convicted Kenyan-Born Serial Killer Billy Chemirmir Found Dead in His Texas Prison Cell

A Kenyan man convicted of killing two people in Texas and suspected of killing up to dozens of others was found dead in his prison cell early Tuesday. Billy Chemirmir, 50 years old, was serving two life sentences with…

Sep 19, 2023

Obituaries

Death Announcement: Ongeri Justice Michieka of Greenbelt, Maryland

It is with much regret that we announce the passing of our son, friend and brother Ongeri Justice Michieka of Greenbelt, Maryland on Sunday September 10th, 2023, in a tragic accident. Ongeri Michieka leaves behind his…

Sep 19, 2023

Obituaries

Death Announcement: Gerald Gathura Githieya of Jonesboro, Georgia

It is with great sadness and humble hearts that we are forced to announce the untimely passing of our dear Gerald Gathura Githieya. Gathura was the beloved son of Rev. Dr. Francis Kimani Githieya and Marie Githieya of…

Sep 4, 2023

Diaspora

Two Kenyan-American Men Die in a Car Accident in Kent, Washington

Two Kenyan-American in Kent, Washington are dead following a two-vehicle collision on the evening of Monday, August 28, 2023 in the 9000 block of Canyon Drive in Kent. According to Kent Police, emergency responders we…

Aug 31, 2023

Obituaries

Death Announcement: George Kamau Nyotta of Baltimore, Maryland

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our beloved George Kamau Nyotta on Thursday August 24th at The John Hopkins Hospital, in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the second son of the Late Nyotta Mbuthia…

Aug 30, 2023

Obituaries

Death Announcement for Andrew Thuo Wambugu of Newark, Delaware Through a Tragic Motorcycle Accident

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that we inform you of the passing of Andrew Thuo Wambugu of Newark DE after a tragic motorcycle accident. He was husband to Sara Wambugu and Father to Kylee, Ethan, Mason and…

Aug 11, 2023

Obituaries

Death Announcement: Xaver Macharia of Baltimore, Maryland

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Xaver Macharia, who went to be with the Lord on Thursday 8/3/2023. He was the beloved son to Brian Mitch Macharia and Irene Mukami, brother to Xaviera Mach…

Aug 7, 2023