Uhuru hails late Jirongo as a bold and principled leader
"His courage, wit, and commitment to standing up for what he believed in will forever be etched in the minds of those who interacted with him,” Uhuru said in his message of comfort to the family. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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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.
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Former MP Cyrus Jirongo Dies in Crash on Nairobi-Nakuru Highway - December 2025
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 regarding the circumstances of his death. The accident occurred in a head-on collision on a notorious blackspot at Karai, reinforcing the Nakuru–Naivasha Highway's reputation as one of Kenya's deadliest roads. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta paid tribute to the late Cyrus Jirongo, remembering him as a bold and principled leader who worked tirelessly for the nation.
