The family of former Lugari MP, Cyrus Jirongo, is demanding an investigation into his sudden death following a fatal accident on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway on Saturday, December 13. Family and friends, including former Westlands MP Fred Gumo, suspect foul play and are questioning the circumstances surrounding his presence in Naivasha.

• Jirongo was expected in Nairobi, but was found in Naivasha hours after leaving his Karen home on Friday.
• An autopsy is scheduled for Monday or Tuesday to determine the exact cause of death.
• Fred Gumo called for investigators to use surveillance footage to trace Jirongo's movements.
• The driver of the bus involved claims Jirongo's Mercedes-Benz veered into the wrong lane.
• Jirongo will be buried on December 30 in his Lumakanda home.

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has paid tribute to the late Cyrus Jirongo, former Lugari MP and Cabinet Minister, who died on Saturday in a tragic road crash. Uhuru remembered Jirongo as a bold and principled leader who championed youth interests and worked tirelessly for the nation.

• Uhuru Kenyatta described Jirongo's character as courageous, witty, and committed to his beliefs.
• The incident occurred along the Naivasha Nakuru Highway.
• Uhuru extended his condolences to Jirongo's family, friends, and supporters.

The Nakuru–Naivasha Highway is infamous as one of Kenya's deadliest roads, a reputation tragically reinforced by the recent death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo in a head-on collision. The accident occurred on a notorious blackspot at Karai, highlighting the persistent dangers of this busy transport corridor, especially during nighttime hours.

• Over 4,100 people have been killed on Kenyan roads this year, the highest figure in years, according to NTSA.
• The crash involving Jirongo’s Mercedes-Benz E350 and a Climax bus happened around 3 am in Karai, a section known for poor visibility and narrow bends.
• The Kenya National Highways Authority and NTSA have repeatedly flagged dangerous segments including Karai, Kinungi, Gilgil, Elementaita, and the Delamere stretch.
• The government launched the Rironi–Mau Summit Road project, expected to be completed by June 1, 2027, to upgrade the highway into a dual carriageway and improve safety.