Leaders Voice Political Criticisms and Concerns at Cyrus Jirongo's Funeral

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.