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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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.
