Murathe Credits Jirongo for Paving Way for Uhuru’s Rise to Presidency
Murathe described the former Lugari MP as a visionary political strategist whose influence has often been misunderstood. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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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.
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Tributes, Suspicions, and Legacy Discussed Following Death of Cyrus Jirongo - December 2025
Cyrus Jirongo, former Lugari MP, died on December 13, 2025, in a fatal road accident. Following his death, People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua revealed that Jirongo had been concerned for his safety prior to the accident. His wife, Anne Jirongo, shared details about her last conversations with him at a memorial service in Nairobi. During the requiem mass, friends and family paid tribute, with Muhoho Kenyatta recalling their friendship and David Murathe crediting Jirongo for paving the way for Uhuru Kenyatta's presidency. Friends stated that Jirongo's substantial wealth was acquired before his political career, noting he was pursuing significant business deals in his final months. Amid suspicions of foul play, former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria offered to provide a torch for the burial to support calls for traditional Tiriki rites.
