NAIROBI, Kenya — People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has paid tribute to the late former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, remembering him as a generous and visionary leader who worked across political divides and cared deeply about Kenya’s future.
Karua spoke on Saturday during a memorial service at Christ Is The Answer Ministries (CITAM) on Valley Road in Nairobi, where politicians, friends and family gathered to honour the late veteran politician.
In her eulogy, Karua highlighted Jirongo’s spirited approach to leadership and his readiness to engage constructively with people from all walks of life, regardless of political persuasion.
“He was a person of large heart, generous in spirit and always thinking about how to improve what was there,” she said.
She revealed that in the weeks before his death, Jirongo had expressed concerns about his personal safety and was actively working on measures to enhance his security.
However, those plans were overtaken by the tragic road accident that claimed his life on December 13, 2025, along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway near Karai in Naivasha.
“Cyrus had concerns about his safety. He was actually making arrangements to better secure himself. This accident came before that time, so those questions will linger,” Karua said, acknowledging the unresolved questions surrounding the circumstances of his death.
PLP leader Martha Karua paid tribute to the late Cyrus Jirongo during his memorial service at CITAM Valley Road in Nairobi, describing him as a generous leader who worked across political divides and cared deeply for people and the country.She revealed that Jirongo had raised
Jirongo’s death has since generated wide public interest and calls for a thorough investigation, with some leaders urging transparency in examining all aspects of the crash.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has cautioned against speculation while investigations continue.
Karua also revealed that she and Jirongo had been discussing a future political collaboration ahead of the 2027 general elections, a partnership she described as part of a broader shared vision for national development.
“We were planning to collaborate moving forward — aluta continua,” she said, invoking the struggle for continued progress.
In addition to her tribute, Karua called on Jirongo’s political allies and business partners to carry forward his vision for Kenya, urging them to support his family and honour the causes he championed.
The memorial service brought together political figures from across the spectrum, who lauded Jirongo’s contributions to public life, even as questions linger about the circumstances of his untimely death.
