Jirongo died on Saturday, December 13, after being involved in a fatal crash along the Naivasha–Nairobi highway.
His sudden death shocked the nation and immediately sparked widespread debate, with many Kenyans questioning how the accident occurred and whether all facts were being disclosed.
According to findings released by the family’s pathologist, Joseph Ndung’u, Jirongo died instantly due to severe injuries caused by blunt force trauma.
According to findings released by the family’s pathologist, Joseph Ndung’u, Jirongo died instantly due to severe injuries caused by blunt force trauma.
The postmortem was conducted by a team of three pathologists and revealed that the former MP sustained multiple critical injuries affecting vital organs.
The report indicated that Jirongo suffered fractures on his right hand, injuries to his legs, and damage to his lower lip. However, the most serious injuries were internal.
The report indicated that Jirongo suffered fractures on his right hand, injuries to his legs, and damage to his lower lip. However, the most serious injuries were internal.
His chest had multiple broken ribs, and the impact caused perforation of the heart and rupture of major blood vessels, leading to massive bleeding inside the chest cavity.
In addition, the examination found that Jirongo sustained serious abdominal injuries, including damage to the liver. The spinal cord was also severed at the thoracic level, an injury that alone would have been fatal.
Based on these findings, the pathologists concluded that death resulted from combined chest, abdominal, and spinal injuries caused by a violent impact during the crash.
The fatal accident involved Jirongo’s Mercedes-Benz and a Climax bus that was heading towards western Kenya.
In addition, the examination found that Jirongo sustained serious abdominal injuries, including damage to the liver. The spinal cord was also severed at the thoracic level, an injury that alone would have been fatal.
Based on these findings, the pathologists concluded that death resulted from combined chest, abdominal, and spinal injuries caused by a violent impact during the crash.
The fatal accident involved Jirongo’s Mercedes-Benz and a Climax bus that was heading towards western Kenya.
Reports indicate that the collision was so severe that Jirongo was thrown several metres from his vehicle, suggesting he may not have been wearing a seatbelt at the time.
The bus driver claimed that Jirongo’s car suddenly swerved into his lane, leaving him with no chance to avoid the collision. However, this account has been questioned following statements from other witnesses.
A security guard at a nearby petrol station stated that Jirongo had passed through the station shortly before the crash.
The bus driver claimed that Jirongo’s car suddenly swerved into his lane, leaving him with no chance to avoid the collision. However, this account has been questioned following statements from other witnesses.
A security guard at a nearby petrol station stated that Jirongo had passed through the station shortly before the crash.
According to the guard, the former MP did not stop to refuel and was driving at a moderate speed as he exited towards the Nairobi-bound lane moments before the impact.
More confusion emerged after a boda boda rider alleged that Jirongo had dropped off a woman shortly before the crash.
More confusion emerged after a boda boda rider alleged that Jirongo had dropped off a woman shortly before the crash.
Another individual who inspected the wreckage claimed that items believed to belong to a woman were found inside the vehicle.
These claims have fueled speculation online, though Jirongo’s family dismissed early police reports and urged the public to avoid spreading unverified information.
Vihiga Senator George Khaniri, a close associate of the late politician, noted that Jirongo often drove himself, especially during evening hours.
These claims have fueled speculation online, though Jirongo’s family dismissed early police reports and urged the public to avoid spreading unverified information.
Vihiga Senator George Khaniri, a close associate of the late politician, noted that Jirongo often drove himself, especially during evening hours.
However, he firmly stated that Jirongo never drove while intoxicated, countering rumours circulating on social media.
Former nominated senator Gloria Orwoba weighed in on the debate, accusing the government of allowing Jirongo’s death to be sensationalised.
Former nominated senator Gloria Orwoba weighed in on the debate, accusing the government of allowing Jirongo’s death to be sensationalised.
She urged Kenyans to show compassion and respect to grieving families, warning against turning tragic deaths into political or moral battlegrounds.