Former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo Dies

According to Rift Valley Traffic Enforcement Officer Sarah Chumo, the former KANU Youth Wing Leader died following a head-on collision on the Nairobi–Nakuru highway.

According to a report from the Naivasha Police Base Commander dated December 13, the accident occurred at approximately 3:00 a.m. when Jirongo’s Mercedes-Benz, registration KCZ 305C, crashed with a bus along the busy highway. 

“At approximately 0300 hours on 13/12/2025, a fatal road traffic accident occurred at Karai along the Nakuru-Naivasha Highway. The accident involved a Mercedes-Benz motor vehicle, registration KCZ 305C, driven by Cyrus Jirongo, aged 64, traveling from Nakuru towards Nairobi,” read part the police report.

The car, according to the police report, was traveling from Nakuru towards Nairobi when it veered out of its lane and collided with an oncoming MAN bus.

Jirongo sustained severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was transported to the Naivasha Sub-County Morgue, awaiting autopsy, while the vehicles involved have been impounded for further inspection.

Politicians Mourn Cyrus Jirongo

Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU-K) Secretary General Francis Atwoli is among the leaders and politicians who have mourned the former MP.

In a statement on December 13, Atwoli described Jirongo as an “asset to both Kenya and his community”.

“This morning, with a lot of shock and sadness, I have learnt of the passing on of Cyrus Jirongo who was an asset to our community and Kenya. We loved him but God loved him more,” Atwoli wrote.

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has also paid tribute to the late politician.

“Death has robbed us of one of our greatest sons. Rest in peace, Hon. Cyrus Jirongo,” Lusaka said.

Acting ODM party leader Oburu Oginga Odinga also expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Jirongo.

He extended heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones, and affirmed his support during this difficult time.

Kitutu Chache North MP Japheth Nyakundi expressed his condolences to the family, friends, and the people of Lugari following the passing.

 

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His Daughter Passes Away

Cyrus Jirongo was born on the 21st of March 1961 in Lugari, Kakamega County. In March, his daughter, Elizabeth Lorraine Khalamwa, also passed away.

At Lorraine’s funeral service at AIC Milimani in Nairobi, Jirongo sparked light moments as he shared the story of how he met and later parted ways with his first wife, Carolyne.

He recalled that Carolyne, Lorraine’s mother, was considered the most beautiful girl in Kitale at the time, and he was drawn to her, eventually marrying her. Jirongo said that life initially went smoothly with Carolyne, and together they had Lorraine as their first child.

Cyrus was polygamous and has four wives, the first one Kalenjin, the second one Kikuyu, the Third one Kamba, and the Fourth a Maasai.

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However, he admitted that his habit of noticing other women caused tension that Carolyne could not accept, ultimately leading to their separation.

“I had a bad character. My eyes kept wandering because they were big, so she took off because I had three others. She could not stand my bad character,” he narrated.

Political Career

Jirongo was a politician and businessman associated with companies such as Sololo Outlets and real estate interests.