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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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Certified Homes Ltd Free Christmas and New Year Holiday Gifts
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Certified Homes Ltd Free Christmas and New Year Holiday Gifts

Certified Homes Ltd, your developer of choice in partnership with Bonfire Adventures, is giving you a Christmas Gift of your lifetime. You automatically qualify for a free holiday to your destination of choice once yo…

Dec 7, 2020
Certified Homes Ltd Offers Kenyans Traveling Home from the Diaspora FREE Rides from the Airport
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Certified Homes Ltd Offers Kenyans Traveling Home from the Diaspora FREE Rides from the Airport

Your developer of choice Certified Homes Ltd is offering Kenyans working and living in the diaspora a FREE ride from the airport to their destinations within the Nairobi metropolitan area. Certified Homes Ltd is the f…

Dec 7, 2020
Death of Mzee Andrew Waruiru at Coatesville, Pennsylvania
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Death of Mzee Andrew Waruiru at Coatesville, Pennsylvania

It is with humble acceptance of God's will we announce the promotion to glory of Andrew Waruiru (of Mutunguru, Gatundu) on the evening of Dec 1, 2020 at  Chester County Hospital,  Pennsylvania. Husband to Mary Wairimu…

Dec 6, 2020
Promotion to Glory of Mrs. Cecilia "Teacher" Wanjiku Wamanji
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Promotion to Glory of Mrs. Cecilia "Teacher" Wanjiku Wamanji

We announce the promotion to glory of Mrs. Cecilia Wanjiku Wamanji “ Teacher”,who passed away on 11/30/20 in Kenya. She was the wife to Thomas Wamanji, mother to Beatrice Njoki Kimani, Caroline Wangare, Teresa Njeri a…

Dec 3, 2020
Promotion to Glory of Patrick Macharia Kooro of Union, New Jersey
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Promotion to Glory of Patrick Macharia Kooro of Union, New Jersey

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Patrick Macharia Kooro that occurred in Dallas, Texas on Saturday, 11/28/2020 after a short illness.  He was husband to Ruth Kooro…

Nov 29, 2020
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Death Announcement: Nicholas M. Waweru
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Death Announcement: Nicholas M. Waweru

It is with heavy hearts, deep sorrow, and sadness that we announce the passing on of Nicholas M Waweru after a brief illness in Kenya. He was brother to the Wawerus; Martin of Hackensack, NJ, Tom of Cary, NC and Lawre…

Nov 26, 2020
Argentine Soccer Great Diego Maradona Dies at 60
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Argentine Soccer Great Diego Maradona Dies at 60

(AP) Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who scored the “Hand of God” goal in 1986 and led his country to that year’s World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity, has died. He was 60. M…

Nov 25, 2020
Live-in Nanny Wanted in Laurel, Maryland
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Live-in Nanny Wanted in Laurel, Maryland

A Kenyan family in Laurel, Maryland is in need of a live-in nanny/babysitter to help care for three children. If interested, please call or text 571-331-1859.

Nov 25, 2020
Trump Administration Revises US Citizenship Test, Doubles Number of Questions
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Trump Administration Revises US Citizenship Test, Doubles Number of Questions

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Friday announced the implementation of a revised citizenship civics test for applicants seeking naturalization. Applicants filling for naturalization starting Decembe…

Nov 14, 2020
Promotion to Glory of Jonathan Gichure of Knoxville, Tennessee
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Promotion to Glory of Jonathan Gichure of Knoxville, Tennessee

It’s with profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Jonathan Gichure on November 8th, 2020. He was the son of Bishop Gichure and  Mary Gathoni Gichure of Kenya. Jonathan was a resident of Knoxville, TN…

Nov 10, 2020
Promotion to Glory of Mr. Stephen Wairia Kimani
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Promotion to Glory of Mr. Stephen Wairia Kimani

We announce the promotion to glory of Mr. Stephen Wairia Kimani. He passed away on November 5th, 2020 in Kenya. He was father to Dennis Wairia, Gilbert Wairia, and Nancy Muiruri. Father in-law to Susan Wairia. Grandfa…

Nov 9, 2020
Death Announcement: Mary (Nancy) Rwinu Kamau - Sister of John Kamau and Jane Kihagi of Baltimore, MD
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Death Announcement: Mary (Nancy) Rwinu Kamau - Sister of John Kamau and Jane Kihagi of Baltimore, MD

We regret to announce the passing on of Mary (Nancy) Rwinu Kamau, which occurred at Naivasha Level Five Hospital on Oct. 26, 2020. She was the daughter of Mr Geoffrey Kamau Macharia and the late Mrs Naomi Nduta Kamau…

Nov 2, 2020
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Death Announcement: Judy Wambui Muigai
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Death Announcement: Judy Wambui Muigai

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Judy Wambui Muigai on the 12th October, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. Daughter of Mary Gaithuya Ngugi of Limuru, Ndeiya and daughter i…

Oct 15, 2020
DV-2022: Registration for the 2022 Diversity Visa Program (Green Card Lottery) Opens
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DV-2022: Registration for the 2022 Diversity Visa Program (Green Card Lottery) Opens

Registration is now open for the Fiscal Year 2022 Diversity Visa (DV-2022), popularly known as the Green Card Lottery, is now open. Registration began on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 12pm and will run until Tuesday…

Oct 7, 2020
US Green Card Lottery (DV-2022) Registration Opens on Wednesday, October 7, 2020
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US Green Card Lottery (DV-2022) Registration Opens on Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Registration for the Fiscal Year 2022 Diversity Visa, popularly known as the Green Card lottery, begins tomorrow, October 7th, 2020. The US State Department, which runs the program, announced last week that registrati…

Oct 6, 2020
US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Test Positive for Coronavirus
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US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Test Positive for Coronavirus

(AP) President Donald Trump said early Friday that he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, a stunning announcement that plunges the country deeper into uncertainty just a month before…

Oct 2, 2020
New Proposed Rule Makes it Harder to Sponsor an Immigrant for a Green Card
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New Proposed Rule Makes it Harder to Sponsor an Immigrant for a Green Card

The Trump administration has proposed a rule change that makes more difficult for American citizens and permanent residents to sponsor immigrants for green cards. The Department of Homeland Security on Thursday announ…

Oct 1, 2020
Green Card Lottery for Fiscal Year 2022 (DV-2022) Starts October 7th, Ends November 10th, 2020
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Green Card Lottery for Fiscal Year 2022 (DV-2022) Starts October 7th, Ends November 10th, 2020

The US State Department has announced that the registration period for the Fiscal Year 2022 (DV-2022) Diversity Visa, popularly known as the Green Card Lottery, will run from October 7, 2020 12pm to November 10, 2020…

Sep 30, 2020
Death Announcement for Regina Njeri Kimani of Acworth, Georgia
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Death Announcement for Regina Njeri Kimani of Acworth, Georgia

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will we announce the promotion to glory of Regina Njeri Kimani (Teresia) on 09/23/2020 after a short illness. She was the mother to Lucy Njahira (Boston MA),  Shiku Kym (Acworth G…

Sep 29, 2020
Promotion to Glory of Kelvin Kamau Mwangi (KK) of Newark, Delaware
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Promotion to Glory of Kelvin Kamau Mwangi (KK) of Newark, Delaware

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kelvin Kamau Mwangi (a.k.a KK) of Mile Marker Freight Services, Newark, Delaware, due to a tragic road accident on 09/20/20. KK was the beloved son of Mwangi Kam…

Sep 28, 2020
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