Cyrus Jirongo’s Wife Reveals Last Conversations With Politician Hours Before His Death
Anne Jirongo paid a glowing tribute to the late Cyrus Jirongo as she revealed little-known details of what transpired in the hours leading to the former Lugari MP's death...
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Cyrus Jirongo's wife, Anne Jirongo, has spoken out emotionally about her last interactions with the politician before his tragic death in a road accident. Her account, shared at his memorial service in Nairobi, shed light on the night of the accident and the days leading up to it.
- Anne Jirongo received a call around 3 AM on December 13, informing her of Jirongo's accident on the Nairobi-Nakuru highway.
- Their final face-to-face meeting was on December 12, Jamhuri Day, when they met at a supermarket before Jirongo was to meet National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula.
- Wetangula also confirmed meeting with Jirongo from 8 PM on December 12, just hours before his death.
- The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is conducting fresh probes into Jirongo's death, with autopsy results indicating severe chest injuries.
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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.
