Jirongo’s Wealth: Friends Say Politics Didn’t Make Him Rich

The once-powerful businessman was driving his Mercedes-Benz car when he collided head-on with a bus. He was 64. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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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.

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