Even in his final months, Cyrus Jirongo relentlessly pursued significant business opportunities across Africa, remembered by friends for his unconventional deal-making and expansive vision. His death on December 13, 2025, in a road accident marked the end of a career spanning politics and ambitious real estate ventures.

• Philip Kisia, former Nairobi County Clerk, recounted Jirongo's direct approach in securing a meeting with President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for a corporate credit business venture in October 2023.
• David Murathe, former Jubilee vice chairperson, described Jirongo as a "big thinker" capable of crafting "multi-billion-shilling ideas" ranging from Libya's post-conflict reconstruction to real estate in Ruai.
• Fred Amayo, a longtime friend, clarified that Jirongo's wealth predated his political career, asserting he had already built properties like Hazina Estate and Kemri Estate by his late 20s.

Cyrus Jirongo, former Lugari MP and well-known political figure, passed away on December 13, 2025, following a fatal road accident. Friends and close associates maintain that his substantial wealth predated his political career, refuting claims that he amassed riches through politics.

• Jirongo was involved in large-scale real estate developments such as Hazina Estate and Kemri Estate before entering politics.
• His companies, Sololo Outlets Limited and Kuza Farms & Allied Limited, were central to his business empire, leading to protracted legal battles and debt crises.
• At its peak, his debt to the now-defunct Postbank Credit Limited, primarily from loans for properties in Ruai and Mukuru kwa Reuben, surged to over Ksh 40 billion.

The family of the late Cyrus Jirongo, former Lugari Member of Parliament, remembered him as an extraordinary father and leader during a requiem mass at the Nairobi Pentecostal Church.

• Jirongo passed away on December 27 following a fatal road accident along the Nairobi–Nakuru highway.
• His daughters, June and Judy, expressed profound gratitude for his life lessons, guidance, generosity, and commitment to high ideals.
• Despite controversies and financial struggles in his later years, Jirongo is remembered as a dedicated father, mentor, and leader whose impact extended beyond politics.

The death of former Kenyan Cabinet Minister and Lugari Member of Parliament Cyrus Jirongo in a road accident has sparked controversy, with People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua revealing his fears for his safety prior to his passing.

• Jirongo was reportedly making arrangements to enhance his personal security in the weeks and months before his death on December 13.
• Karua suggested that questions about the accident, which occurred on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway, would persist without a thorough investigation by the government.
• Chama cha Kazi Party leader Moses Kuria called for a comprehensive investigation and offered to provide a traditional "torch" for Jirongo's burial.
• The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is analyzing Jirongo’s mobile phone and has summoned the bus driver involved in the collision for further questioning, as CCTV footage captured his vehicle making a U-turn just moments before the head-on collision at 2:19:25 am.

Muhoho Kenyatta, former President Uhuru Kenyatta's younger brother, paid an emotional tribute to the late Cyrus Jirongo, former Lugari MP and businessman, at his requiem mass. Muhoho fondly recalled their friendship, sharing a humorous memory of enjoying chicken and ugali together.

• Cyrus Jirongo died on December 13 in a road accident along the Nairobi–Nakuru highway.
• Jirongo's family, including his daughters June and Judy, and sister Grace, described him as a father figure, mentor, and a man of high principles and generosity.
• The tribute highlighted Jirongo's impact extending beyond politics to personal connections and mentorship.

Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has pledged to provide a torch for the burial of late Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, supporting calls for traditional Tiriki burial rites. This gesture aligns with beliefs to uncover the truth surrounding Jirongo’s death, which is shrouded in suspicions of foul play following a tragic road accident.

• Moses Kuria offered to buy the torch, emphasizing the importance of truth and accountability regarding Jirongo’s death.
• The Tiriki ritual involves placing a lit torch in the casket, believed to symbolically reveal those responsible for the deceased's death.
• Cyrus Jirongo was a prominent political operative and businessman in the early 1990s, known for leading Youth for KANU 1992 (YK-92).
• Jirongo’s final journey is scheduled for December 30 in Lumakanda, with rituals planned to collect his spirit from Karai in Naivasha.

Former Jubilee vice chairperson David Murathe has credited the late Cyrus Jirongo with playing a crucial role in Uhuru Kenyatta’s rise to the presidency, according to statements made during Jirongo’s requiem mass.

• Murathe stated that Jirongo persistently pressured former President Daniel Arap Moi to declare Kenyatta as his successor.
• Jirongo was portrayed as a visionary political strategist and a "big thinker" pursuing multi-billion dollar development deals in countries like Uganda and Libya.
• Jirongo will be laid to rest in Lumakanda, Kakamega county, with political leaders and supporters expected to attend.

Cyrus Jirongo's wife, Anne Jirongo, has spoken out emotionally about her last interactions with the politician before his tragic death in a road accident. Her account, shared at his memorial service in Nairobi, shed light on the night of the accident and the days leading up to it.

• Anne Jirongo received a call around 3 AM on December 13, informing her of Jirongo's accident on the Nairobi-Nakuru highway.
• Their final face-to-face meeting was on December 12, Jamhuri Day, when they met at a supermarket before Jirongo was to meet National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula.
• Wetangula also confirmed meeting with Jirongo from 8 PM on December 12, just hours before his death.
• The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is conducting fresh probes into Jirongo's death, with autopsy results indicating severe chest injuries.