Family Pays Tribute to Jirongo, Remembering Him as an extraordinary Father and Leader
Jirongo’s sister, Grace, described him as a warm, approachable, and welcoming person, whose presence positively impacted friends, family, and colleagues alike. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
✨ Key Highlights
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.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Capital News
Part of the Day's Coverage
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.
