Investigators looking into the death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo have ruled out any signs of foul play, saying all the evidence collected so far shows he died from a normal road accident.
Jirongo, who is being buried today, passed away on December 13 after his car collided with a passenger bus along the busy Nairobi–Nakuru highway near Karai in Nakuru County.
According to people close to the investigation, detectives reviewed CCTV footage, inspected the accident scene, and interviewed several witnesses who were at or near the location that night.
They also traced and questioned passengers in a Probox that had earlier been mentioned online.
After talking to the driver, the conductor, bus passengers, fuel station workers and the three people in the Probox, officers concluded that the small vehicle had no connection to Jirongo’s death.
A senior officer shared that the team had gathered enough information to show the crash was not planned and that Jirongo was alone in his car. He reportedly suffered severe injuries when his vehicle hit the bus, leading to his immediate death.
The detectives have recommended a public briefing to clear doubts and end the rumours circulating on social media.
Even with the official position from the DCI, debate has continued among members of his community as preparations for the burial go on. Some elders still believe his death carries unanswered questions.
They insist that, according to the traditions of the Tiriki community, he should be buried with a torch placed inside the grave. They claim the torch is meant to “reveal any hidden truth” surrounding the death of a respected leader.
Today, leaders, friends and family are gathering in Lugari to give Jirongo his final sendoff. Several prominent politicians viewed his body on Monday as part of the funeral rites.
Many described him as a bold and outspoken figure who played a major role in national politics over the years.
Though investigators maintain that nothing points to murder, supporters have remained vocal, saying they will follow cultural rites to honour their leader’s spirit.
The ceremony is expected to attract a large crowd as the community pays its last respects.