While the official cause of death was reported as a road accident along the Nairobi–Nakuru highway, some leaders from the Western region have demanded a thorough probe, pointing to lingering doubts.
As his casket was loaded into a waiting hearse, emotions ran high, with family members visibly distressed.
His widow and children, accompanied by close friends, held on tightly not just to each other, but to the memories of a man whose life was as complicated as it was public.
He was many things —a father, a leader, a fighter. But even in death, he leaves behind more questions than answers," murmured one of the mourners.
Jirongo’s burial in his Lugari home is expected to draw large crowds, including political leaders, former colleagues, and supporters from across the country.
Already, plans are underway to ensure security and logistics as thousands prepare to pay their last respects.
Even in death, Cyrus Jirongo remains a figure of political intrigue. His story marked by early political success, financial scandals, bold declarations, and mysterious death has become a symbol of Kenya’s turbulent political evolution.
As his body lies in Kitale tonight, the nation waits not just to bury a former MP, but to make peace with the ghost of a man who never stopped making headlines.