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.

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.

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.