The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has provided an update on the ongoing probe into the death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, revealing that 28 individuals have recorded statements to assist investigators.
Jirongo, 64, died in a fatal road accident in the early hours of December 13, 2025, after his vehicle reportedly collided with a Climax Coach bus along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway.
Statements Recorded
According to the DCI, those who have provided statements include:
- Seven passengers who survived the bus crash.
- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, who voluntarily recorded his statement early in the investigation.
- Former Vihiga Senator George Khaniri and his wife Eunice Chelagat, close friends of the deceased.
The agency noted that Khaniri and his wife visited the accident scene on the day of the incident and assisted in transferring Jirongo’s remains from Naivasha Sub-County Hospital Mortuary to Lee Funeral Home.
Autopsy Findings
The DCI confirmed that Jirongo’s autopsy revealed his death was caused by multiple crush injuries due to blunt force trauma. The agency emphasized that the inquiry is ongoing and will be forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) once complete.
Timeline of Events
Preliminary investigations established that Speaker Wetangula had interacted with Jirongo on the evening of December 12, 2025, at Karen Oasis restaurant in Nairobi.
During Jirongo’s burial, Khaniri raised questions about the circumstances of his death, claiming the former MP had no plans to travel to Naivasha 24 hours prior.
“He told me he was about to leave for his home in Gigiri. Now we are being told he was involved in a road accident in Naivasha. My brother had no plans to go to Naivasha. I can vouch for that,” Khaniri stated.
He added:
“The way I knew him, you are lying to me if you tell me Jirongo drove himself to Naivasha. That is a lie.”
DCI’s Position
Despite speculation, the DCI has maintained that the incident appears to be a genuine road accident.
“Based on the evidence gathered and analysed to date, the incident appears to be a road accident, with no indications of foul play,” the agency stated on January 5, 2026.
The investigation into Cyrus Jirongo’s death continues, with authorities working to piece together the final hours of the former MP. The findings will be closely watched, given the questions raised by close associates and the public interest surrounding the case.
