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January 5, 2026
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DCI rules out foul play in Cyrus Jirongo death

DCI rules out foul play in Cyrus Jirongo death

DCI says investigations into Cyrus Jirongo’s death show it was a road accident, not murder, as file heads to the DPP amid public debate...

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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has concluded that the death of former Cabinet minister and businessman Cyrus Jirongo was a road traffic accident, ruling out foul play. The investigation began after Jirongo died on the night of December 13, 2025, along the Nakuru–Nairobi Highway.

  • The DCI deployed a multi-agency team of homicide detectives, intelligence officers, and forensic experts.
  • The incident involved Jirongo’s Mercedes-Benz and a Climax Coaches bus near Eagol Petrol Station.
  • Investigators reviewed CCTV footage, bus records, amateur videos, and took statements from Jirongo's wife, Ann Lanoi Pertet, bus personnel, and prominent figures like Speaker Moses Wetang’ula.

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