Calls for justice and protection of parties as Jirongo is laid to rest
President William Ruto on Tuesday came under sharp criticism over an alleged sustained effort to kill political parties in his bid to get reelected in 2027...
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During the funeral service of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo in Lumakanda, Kakamega County, on December 30, 2025, President William Ruto faced strong criticism regarding an alleged strategy to undermine other political parties.
- The criticism stems from perceived efforts to weaken political parties ahead of the 2027 re-election bid.
- Cyrus Jirongo, the deceased former Lugari MP, was being laid to rest during the event.
- The incident occurred in Lumakanda, Kakamega County, highlighting political tensions within the region.
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Leaders Voice Political Criticisms and Concerns at Cyrus Jirongo's Funeral - December 2025
During the funeral service for former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo in Lumakanda, Kakamega County, on December 30, 2025, several political issues were publicly addressed. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula faced a hostile reception during discussions about Luhya unity, highlighting a battle for regional political supremacy. Concurrently, President William Ruto received strong criticism over an alleged strategy to undermine other political parties. Leaders present at the service also dismissed the police account of Jirongo's death, with calls made for justice. At the same event, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, acting as ODM Secretary-General, publicly apologized to former President Uhuru Kenyatta for insults from some ODM leaders.
