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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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Promotion to Glory of Mary Nyakio Karanja - Sister to Nahashon Muregi Karanja of Baltimore, Maryland
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Promotion to Glory of Mary Nyakio Karanja - Sister to Nahashon Muregi Karanja of Baltimore, Maryland

It is with profound sadness that we announce the deaths of Mary Nyakio Karanja, her son Samuel Karanja Nyakio and her nephew Samuel Karanja Ngigi that occurred on Saturday morning 1/23/2021, through a grisly road acci…

Jan 25, 2021
Broadcasting Legend Larry King Dies at 87
World

Broadcasting Legend Larry King Dies at 87

(AP) - Larry King, the suspenders-sporting everyman whose broadcast interviews with world leaders, movie stars and ordinary Joes helped define American conversation for a half-century, died Saturday. He was 87. King d…

Jan 23, 2021
Joe Biden Signs Several Immigration-Related Executive Orders on His First Day in Office
Immigration

Joe Biden Signs Several Immigration-Related Executive Orders on His First Day in Office

President Joe Biden has signed several immigration-related executive orders that overturn policies of the Trump administration. Just hours after being sworn in after the 46th president of the United States, Biden sign…

Jan 20, 2021
Assuming US Presidency, Joe Biden Calls for End to 'Uncivil War'
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Assuming US Presidency, Joe Biden Calls for End to 'Uncivil War'

Democrat Joe Biden was sworn in as president of the United States on Wednesday, vowing to end the ‘uncivil war’ in a deeply divided country reeling from a battered economy and a raging coronavirus pandemic that has ki…

Jan 20, 2021
Death Announcement for Bishop Martin Kathurima of Gaithersburg, Maryland
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Death Announcement for Bishop Martin Kathurima of Gaithersburg, Maryland

It is with great sadness we announce the promotion to glory of Bishop Martin Kathurima Muchena of Christ Worship Center International in Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA Bishop Kathurima went to be with the Lord on Friday…

Jan 17, 2021
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USCIS to Do Away with Stickers for Permanent Residents in the Process of Renewing their Green Cards
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USCIS to Do Away with Stickers for Permanent Residents in the Process of Renewing their Green Cards

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it will no longer issue stickers to permanent residents whose green cards have expired or are about to expire. After permanent residents apply to…

Jan 15, 2021
Certified Homes Inks Partnership Agreement with KWITU
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Certified Homes Inks Partnership Agreement with KWITU

Certified Homes Ltd has partnered with Kenyan Women In The USA - KWITU Breaking Barriers (KWITU) - the biggest organized Kenyan women group in the USA. This cooperation between the two organizations is very beneficial…

Jan 14, 2021
Trump's Executive Orders on Immigration Could Be Tough to Undo
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Trump's Executive Orders on Immigration Could Be Tough to Undo

President-elect Joe Biden’s efforts to reverse President Donald Trump’s immigration executive actions may not be as simple as issuing a contrary edict, as court rulings show that the government should consider both th…

Jan 13, 2021
Kenyan Found Dead in His Apartment in Los Angeles, California
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Kenyan Found Dead in His Apartment in Los Angeles, California

Jonnah Githaiga, a 46-year-old Kenyan, was found lying dead in his apartment in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, Jan 2nd, 2021.   The family in Kenya has been informed but the cause of death is yet to be determined by the…

Jan 11, 2021
Twitter Permanently Suspends Trump's Account for 'Risk of Further incitement of Violence'
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Twitter Permanently Suspends Trump's Account for 'Risk of Further incitement of Violence'

Twitter banned President Donald Trump's account Friday, citing "the risk of further incitement of violence." The social platform has been under growing pressure to take further action against Trump following Wednesday…

Jan 8, 2021
Reports: Trump Cabinet Members Consider invoking 25th Amendment to Remove Him from Office
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Reports: Trump Cabinet Members Consider invoking 25th Amendment to Remove Him from Office

Trump Administration Cabinet secretaries have discussed invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from office, according to reports from ABC News and CBS News. The 25th Amendment allows the vice pre…

Jan 6, 2021
Twitter Removes President Trump's Tweet, Locks His Account for 12 Hours Following Violent Protests at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC
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Twitter Removes President Trump's Tweet, Locks His Account for 12 Hours Following Violent Protests at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC

Twitter has permanently deleted three of President Trump’s tweets following the violence that broke out in and around the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. Following Facebook’s decision to delete President Trump’s video addr…

Jan 6, 2021
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Trump Supporters Storm US Capitol, Clash with Police
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Trump Supporters Storm US Capitol, Clash with Police

(AP) Protesters supporting President Donald Trump violently clashed with law enforcement Wednesday, sending the U.S. Capitol into chaos, locking the building down and halting the vote to certify Joe Biden’s presidenti…

Jan 6, 2021
Death Announcement: Michael Njenga Kabachia of Lowell, Massachusetts
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Death Announcement: Michael Njenga Kabachia of Lowell, Massachusetts

The family together with the Organizing committee are saddened to inform you of the death of Michael Njenga Kabachia of P.C.E.A Neema, Lowell, Massachusetts. Michael was the husband to Joan Kibue Kabachia, father to J…

Jan 5, 2021
Sudden Death of Mr Francis Irungu of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Sudden Death of Mr Francis Irungu of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

It is with great sadness and humble acceptance that we announce the sudden death of Mr. Francis Irungu after a very brief but bravely fought battle with complications resulting from a stroke. He passed away yesterday…

Dec 31, 2020
Promotion to Glory: Miriam Wanjiru Njagi of Arizona Passes Away after Suffering Cardiopulmonary Arrest
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Promotion to Glory: Miriam Wanjiru Njagi of Arizona Passes Away after Suffering Cardiopulmonary Arrest

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden promotion to glory, one of our own, Miriam Wanjiru Njagi that happened on December 28, 2020. She was wife of Edward Nowegian Njagi, mother of Christine Wawira, Isabe…

Dec 29, 2020
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Is Devolution in Kenya Working Or Not?

Devolution in Kenya appears to be a disaster frying in it's fat, after only seven short years, otherwise, for example, the high profile Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) would not currently be ongoing and in full swin…

Dec 27, 2020
Certified Homes Feted the Most Promising High Rise Property Developer in 2020
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Certified Homes Feted the Most Promising High Rise Property Developer in 2020

Kenyan real estate developer Certified Homes has won the most prestigious award in the real estate industry. The developer was awarded by Real Estate Excellence Awards as The Most Promising High Rise Property Develope…

Dec 26, 2020
Death Announcement: Joyce Njeri Mwaura
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Death Announcement: Joyce Njeri Mwaura

We celebrate the life of Joyce Njeri Mwaura who went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2020. Daughter to the late Mwaura Gitachu and late Charity Wanjiku.Mother to Hezron & Anne Mwaura, late Waithera, Keziah Wanjiru…

Dec 22, 2020
Death Announcement: Patrick Macharia Kooro of Union, New Jersey
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Death Announcement: Patrick Macharia Kooro of Union, New Jersey

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the promotion to glory of Patrick Macharia Kooro of Union, New Jersey on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Patrick was the 2nd born son of the late Stephen Kooro and Peris Muthoni…

Dec 9, 2020
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