NAIROBI, Kenya- Private investigators claim that former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo was not alone in his car at the time of the fatal crash, intensifying family calls for answers as forensic investigations continue.
The family of Jirongo, 64, has stepped up demands for clarity over the circumstances surrounding his death, amid competing claims and ongoing probes by Kenyan authorities.
Jirongo died in the early hours of December 13, 2025, when his vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a passenger bus along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway near Karai, Naivasha.
Police say he was driving a Mercedes-Benz and sustained fatal injuries at the scene.
Family Raises Questions About Final Moments
As the nation prepares for Jirongo’s burial on December 30 at his Lumakanda home in Lugari, family members and close associates are urging investigators to provide clearer explanations of what happened on the night of the crash.
Relatives point to inconsistencies in public accounts and the sequence of events.
They note that Jirongo was expected to travel from Karen to his Gigiri home, yet ended up in Naivasha late at night — a route and timeline that remain unexplained.
Former Senator George Khaniri, co-chair of the burial committee, cited claims from private investigators suggesting two people were seated in the front of the vehicle at the time of the crash.
Khaniri questioned why authorities initially reported that Jirongo was alone, noting that CCTV footage appeared to show another figure in the car.
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Police and DCI Response
Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli responded to the family’s concerns, confirming that a forensic investigation is already underway and that the government is committed to uncovering all facts.
“As the government, we will do the needful. A forensic investigation is already underway, and we will leave no stone unturned until all the facts are established,” Masengeli said.
Investigators from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) are reviewing evidence from the crash site, including CCTV footage from nearby petrol stations and tracing other vehicles in the area at the time.
They have urged the public to avoid speculation while the probe continues.
Postmortem Findings
A postmortem at Lee Funeral Home, Nairobi, revealed that Jirongo died from blunt force trauma, including multiple rib fractures, internal bleeding, and severe organ damage.
The crash involved Jirongo’s Mercedes-Benz and a Climax Company Ltd bus carrying around 65 passengers, none of whom sustained injuries.
Prominent figures, including former Westlands MP Fred Gumo, have urged authorities to publicly disclose key details of the investigation, including the identities of other passengers.
Gumo emphasized that cultural rituals alone, such as using torches, cannot replace formal police investigations.
With the burial imminent, pressure is mounting on police and forensic teams to provide clarity and closure to the mystery surrounding Jirongo’s final hours.
The case remains under active investigation ahead of submission to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for further guidance.
