Former Cabinet minister and veteran politician Cyrus Jirongo will be laid to rest today, December 30, at his Lumakanda home in Lugari, Kakamega County, following a week of funeral services and traditional Tiriki rites. His burial comes amidst persistent calls for clarity regarding the circumstances of his death in a road accident.

• Jirongo, aged 64, died on December 13, 2025, in a head-on collision on the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway.
• Burial committee chairperson Fred Gumo and family members are seeking a comprehensive investigation into the accident.
• Postmortem results indicate death from severe blunt force trauma to the chest and abdomen.