Former Cabinet Minister and Lugari member of Parliament, Cyrus Jirongo, has died in a grisly road accident on the Nairobi-Nakuru highway. The crash, which occurred around 3 AM Saturday, involved his car and a 45-seater passenger bus, killing him on the spot.

• Cyrus Jirongo was a former Minister for Rural Development and served as MP for Lugari Constituency twice.
• The accident, confirmed by Rift Valley traffic enforcement officer Sarah Chumo, resulted in severe damage to Jirongo's vehicle.
• The 64-year-old politician had an extensive career, including an unsuccessful presidential bid in 2017 and a recent endorsement in the Malava by-elections.
• Leaders including Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka and COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli have extended their condolences.