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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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2777 Kenyans Won the DV-2021 Green Card Lottery
Immigration

2777 Kenyans Won the DV-2021 Green Card Lottery

A total of 2,777 Kenyans won the green cards through the Diversity Visa program (green card lottery) which took place between October 2nd, 2019 and November 6th, 2019, according to the US State Department. A total of…

Sep 28, 2020
DV-2020 Green Card Lottery Entrants Have until September 30, 2020 to Check their Entry Status
Immigration

DV-2020 Green Card Lottery Entrants Have until September 30, 2020 to Check their Entry Status

Entrants who participated in the DV-2020 diversity visa lottery (green card lottery) have until September 30, 2020 to check the status of their entry through the DV Entrant Status Check website. The DV-2020 registrati…

Sep 23, 2020
Two Kenyan Men Killed in a Car Crash in Newark, Delaware
Diaspora

Two Kenyan Men Killed in a Car Crash in Newark, Delaware

Two Kenyan men died in a car crash that also killed a third man in Delaware early Saturday morning. 25-year-old James Ogachi of Cary, North Carolina and 26-year-old Kelvin Mwangi of New Castle, Delaware were killed in…

Sep 22, 2020
Death Announcement for Catherine Wambui Mwangi: Mother to Justus Maina Mwangi of Baltimore, MD among Others
Obituaries

Death Announcement for Catherine Wambui Mwangi: Mother to Justus Maina Mwangi of Baltimore, MD among Others

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Catherine Wambui Mwangi (Mama Ciiru) former Kiruri secondary school secretary, after a long illness bravely borne. She was…

Sep 20, 2020
Enock Bor of Bloomington-Normal City, Illinois Dies in a Tragic Car Accident
Obituaries

Enock Bor of Bloomington-Normal City, Illinois Dies in a Tragic Car Accident

We regret to announce the passing of our brother Enock Bor of Bloomington-Normal City, Illinois, who hails from Ziwa, in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. Enock succumbed to death due to a tragic road accident on 9/13/2020 w…

Sep 19, 2020
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US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg Dies of Pancreatic Cancer at 87
World

US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg Dies of Pancreatic Cancer at 87

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a diminutive yet towering women's rights champion who became the court's second female justice, has died at her home in Washington. She was 87. Ginsburg died of complications…

Sep 18, 2020
Live-in Nanny Wanted in Columbus, Ohio
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Live-in Nanny Wanted in Columbus, Ohio

A family in Columbus, Ohio is looking for a live-in nanny to take care of 2 kids (a 2-year-old and a 3-year-old) and do light house chores. Please call 614-622-9187 (Please text if the phone is not answered).  

Sep 14, 2020
Death Announcement: Eunice Atemo Ayub of Huntsville, Texas
Obituaries

Death Announcement: Eunice Atemo Ayub of Huntsville, Texas

We regret to announce the promotion to glory of Eunice Atemo Ayub, who until her death was working with Texas Department of Criminal Justice Byrd Unit. She is the dear wife to Gideon Mbugua of Wynne Unit Huntsville Te…

Sep 6, 2020
Kenyan Man Found Dead in Houston, Texas
Diaspora

Kenyan Man Found Dead in Houston, Texas

A Kenyan-born man was on Saturday found deaden Buffalo bayou at 49 San Jacinto Street in Houston, Texas. The man was later identified by a friend as Geoffrey Chepkwony, who hails from Bomet County, Kenya. Chepkwony’s…

Sep 2, 2020
Couple Based in the US Fails to Stop Hearing at the Kenya High Court
Diaspora

Couple Based in the US Fails to Stop Hearing at the Kenya High Court

The High Court has declined to stop the hearing on a case in which a couple residing in the US is charged with economic crime together with former National Land Commission (NLC) officials including former chairman Muh…

Sep 1, 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.  

Aug 28, 2020
Death and Funeral Announcement for Ruth Wairimu Muhuhu
Obituaries

Death and Funeral Announcement for Ruth Wairimu Muhuhu

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Ruth Wairimu Muhuhu after a long illness bravely borne. She was beloved wife to the late Joseph Muhuhu, mother to Sister Te…

Aug 27, 2020
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KACRF Initiative Concludes after Sending over $10,000 to Kenyans in America Affected by COVID
Diaspora

KACRF Initiative Concludes after Sending over $10,000 to Kenyans in America Affected by COVID

On August 17, 2020, a Kenyan living in Florida received a check of $400 as a subsidize for their rent. The livelihood that this Kenyan had hitherto relied on, was untimely cut short when their employer closed shop due…

Aug 25, 2020
Death Announcement for Alex Kimani Kariuki of Raleigh, North Carolina
Obituaries

Death Announcement for Alex Kimani Kariuki of Raleigh, North Carolina

It is with great sadness we announce the death of Alex Kimani Kariuki on the evening of August 14, 2020 at UNC Chapel Hill. Alex joined the Raleigh community in summer of 2018 and was diagnosed with cancer a week afte…

Aug 18, 2020
Joe Biden Picks Kamala Harris as His Running Mate
World

Joe Biden Picks Kamala Harris as His Running Mate

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has picked US Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate. Senator Harris, 55, has been a US senator representing California since 2017. Prior to that. She served as…

Aug 11, 2020
Death Announcement: Charity Gathoni Kihato of Baltimore, Maryland
Obituaries

Death Announcement: Charity Gathoni Kihato of Baltimore, Maryland

Friends and family are saddened to announce the promotion to glory of Charity Gathoni Kihato on August 1, 2020 at Gilchrest Hospice in Baltimore Maryland, USA after a long illness. Charity was mother to Susan Wanjiku…

Aug 5, 2020
Kenyan-Born Nurse Charged in Connection with the Death of an Inmate at a Detention Center in Texas
Diaspora

Kenyan-Born Nurse Charged in Connection with the Death of an Inmate at a Detention Center in Texas

Six nurses, among them a Kenyan-born woman, have been arrested an indicted in connection with the death of a man who was being held in custody at the Midland County Detention Center. Lilian Okeri, 27, and five other n…

Aug 3, 2020
Trump Administration Hikes Green Card, Citizenship Application Fees
Immigration

Trump Administration Hikes Green Card, Citizenship Application Fees

The Trump administration on Friday increased fees for various immigration services including application for permanent residency and application for naturalization. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) sa…

Aug 1, 2020
Former US Presidential Candidate Herman Cain Dies of the Coronavirus at 74
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Former US Presidential Candidate Herman Cain Dies of the Coronavirus at 74

(AP)  - Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain has died after battling the coronavirus. He was 74. A post on Cain’s Twitter account on Thursday announced the death. Cain had been ill with the virus for several…

Jul 30, 2020
Promotion to Glory of Mr. Simon Chege Kuria: Father to Rachael Liyayi of Baltimore, Maryland
Obituaries

Promotion to Glory of Mr. Simon Chege Kuria: Father to Rachael Liyayi of Baltimore, Maryland

It is with great sorrow and grief that we announce the promotion to glory of Rachael Liyayi’s father Mr. Simon Chege Kuria on July 27, 2020 in Lanet Nakuru county Kenya. He was husband to the late Ruth Wambui Chege. F…

Jul 28, 2020
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