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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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55,000 US Green Cards to be Won Tomorrow, May 7th, 2022: How to Check if You Won the DV-2023 Lottery
Diaspora

55,000 US Green Cards to be Won Tomorrow, May 7th, 2022: How to Check if You Won the DV-2023 Lottery

Individuals who participated in the US Diversity Visa  program for fiscal year 2023 (DV-2023) can check if they won the lottery starting tomorrow, May 7, 2022 at 12pm EDT. RELATED: Green Card Lottery (DV-2023) Results…

May 6, 2022
Live-in Nanny Wanted in Los Angeles, California
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Live-in Nanny Wanted in Los Angeles, California

A family in Los Angeles, California is looking for a live-in nanny/house help. It is a good gig for someone embarking on this journey - the American dream, changing careers, looking for a stepping-stone to bigger thin…

May 5, 2022
Kenyan-American Larry Mboga Elected to the City Council of Eau Claire, Wisconsin
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Kenyan-American Larry Mboga Elected to the City Council of Eau Claire, Wisconsin

A Kenyan-American has been elected to the city council in the city of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Larry Mboga was elected as an at-large member of the 11-person city council on April 5th after garnering 6,674 votes. He ass…

Apr 30, 2022
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I Resent What My Country Has Become

The August 9th elections may be beckoning to millions of voters but don't count me in. I will not be voting this time after participating in almost every election cycle since 1992. I really resent what my country has…

Apr 29, 2022
USCIS Updates Policy to Waive Interviews for Certain Conditional Green Card Holders
Immigration

USCIS Updates Policy to Waive Interviews for Certain Conditional Green Card Holders

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its policy, allowing USCIS officers to waive interviews for more applicants of Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence. Under t…

Apr 20, 2022
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Results of Green Card Lottery for Fiscal Year 2023 (DV-2023) to be Available Online Starting May 7, 2022
Immigration

Results of Green Card Lottery for Fiscal Year 2023 (DV-2023) to be Available Online Starting May 7, 2022

Individuals who participated in the US Diversity Visa  program for fiscal year 2023 (DV-2023) can check if they won the lottery starting on May 7, 2022 at 12pm EDT. The US Diversity Visa program, popularly known as th…

Apr 20, 2022
Live-in Nanny Wanted in Glen Burnie, Maryland
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Live-in Nanny Wanted in Glen Burnie, Maryland

A live-in nanny is wanted it Glen Burnie, Maryland to help take care of two children, a 3 year-old and a 4 year-old. The 4 year-old will be attending school. If interested, please call or text 443-830-7563.

Apr 14, 2022
Death Announcement: Roxana Wanjiku Kuria of California
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Death Announcement: Roxana Wanjiku Kuria of California

The family of Roxana Kuria is sad to inform you of the passing of Roxana Wanjiku Kuria at St John's Health Center in Santa Monica, California after a short illness. She was daughter to the Late Lawrence Kuria Njoroge…

Apr 14, 2022
Kenyan Woman Reported Missing in Wyoming
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Reported Missing in Wyoming

A Kenyan woman has been reported missing in Gillette, Wyoming. 32-year-old Irene Wairimu Gakwa was last heard from on March 4, 2022, according to Gillette Police Department. Wairimu is described as a black female, 5’1…

Mar 27, 2022
Death Announcement of Felistas Khayumbi - Former Kenya Deputy Ambassador to the US
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Death Announcement of Felistas Khayumbi - Former Kenya Deputy Ambassador to the US

We regret to announce the death of Ambassador. Felistas V Khayumbi, after a short illness at Nairobi Hospital, Kenya, that occurred on March 12, 2022. She once served as the Deputy Ambassador at Kenya Embassy, Washing…

Mar 15, 2022
Death Announcement: Peter Njuguna Mwaura – Father to Joan Shiku Njuguna of Baltimore, MD
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Death Announcement: Peter Njuguna Mwaura – Father to Joan Shiku Njuguna of Baltimore, MD

It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Peter Njuguna Mwaura after a short illness in Kenya. He was loving father to John Mwaura, Salome Wambui, Pius Mbugua (Kenya) Joan Njuguna of Baltimore, MD…

Mar 4, 2022
Death Announcement: Lucy Wangui Nganga (Wakiguru) of Baltimore, MD
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Death Announcement: Lucy Wangui Nganga (Wakiguru) of Baltimore, MD

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden demise of Lucy Wangui Nganga (Wakiguru) of Baltimore, MD, USA which occurred in Atlanta, Georgia. She was beloved wife to Peter Ng…

Mar 1, 2022
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Have You Seen the Newest Estate in Nakuru?
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Have You Seen the Newest Estate in Nakuru?

Username Investments has launched a new project, dubbed Havanna Estate – Nakuru Phase 3. This project is an epitome of luxury living in Nakuru City at an affordable price. Havanna Estate - Nakuru Phase 3 has commercia…

Feb 20, 2022
Live-in Nanny Wanted in Dallas, Texas
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Live-in Nanny Wanted in Dallas, Texas

A live-in Nanny is wanted ASAP in Dallas, Texas. The nanny will be responsible of helping take of two children, ages 2 and 5. The 5-year-old will be starting school in August. One parent will be home at any given time…

Feb 14, 2022
Death Announcement: Mzee Eliud Muriithi Maina of Fort Worth, Texas
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Death Announcement: Mzee Eliud Muriithi Maina of Fort Worth, Texas

The death has occurred in Fort Worth, Texas of  Born Again Mzee Eliud Muriithi Maina, 87 years old, who hails from Tumutumu area in Nyeri County after a very short illness. The late Mzee Maina was a former member of N…

Feb 8, 2022
Glorified Farewell of Amos Otieno Nyangwara of Columbus, Ohio
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Glorified Farewell of Amos Otieno Nyangwara of Columbus, Ohio

We are sad and heartbroken to announce the passing of Amos Otieno Nyangwara. Amos was born on April 2nd, 1975, to Simon Ombua Nyangwara and Clementina Nyangwara of Kisumu, Kadawa Village. He was the husband to Susan B…

Feb 8, 2022
Death Announcement: Anthony Waititu Ngunyi of Dallas, Texas
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Death Announcement: Anthony Waititu Ngunyi of Dallas, Texas

It is with heavy hearts we announce the promotion to Glory of our brother and friend Anthony Waititu Ngunyi of Dallas, Texas. Tony, or Tosh as commonly known, was born in March 2, 1973 in Nairobi to Zakaria Ngunyi Ngu…

Feb 7, 2022
Username Investments Gives Boost to Nakuru Affordable Housing Agenda
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Username Investments Gives Boost to Nakuru Affordable Housing Agenda

Username Investments has issued over 1,000 title deeds to clients who bought land at Springfield Nakuru Phase IV. This was during a Title Issuance Ceremony held in Nakuru City at Havanna Estate. This moves Nakuru Coun…

Feb 4, 2022
Promotion to Glory of Jane Kuria of Lowell, Massachusetts
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Promotion to Glory of Jane Kuria of Lowell, Massachusetts

Jane Kuria was born on 02/16/1943 to Peris Njambi Muchina and the late Bethuel Muchina of  Nakuru/Tambach. She was the wife to the late David Kuria M. Livingstone of Ting’ang’a. She was the mother to Pauline Wambui Nj…

Jan 31, 2022
Promotion to Glory of Sharon Ndumia of Dallas, Texas
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Promotion to Glory of Sharon Ndumia of Dallas, Texas

It is with heavy hearts we announce the promotion to Glory of our Mom Pastor Sharon Ndumia on January 18th, 2022. She was the wife to Pastor John Ndumia and the first lady of Rivers of Joy Community Church in Dallas…

Jan 24, 2022
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