Leaders demand independent probe into former MP Cyrus Jirongo’s fatal crash on Nairobi–Nakuru highway

Calls for an independent and thorough investigation into the death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo continue to grow, with Saboti MP Caleb Amisi and prominent city lawyer Kibe Mungai suggesting foul play may have been involved in the crash that claimed the politician’s life.

Amisi on Monday raised questions surrounding the incident, which occurred on Saturday, 13 December 2025, along the Nakuru–Nairobi Highway.

According to Amisi, who spoke to The Eastleigh Voice, Jirongo left Karen at around 11:30 pm that night after spending time with long-time friends—men who, he said, had known him for decades and had witnessed him drink and drive safely over the years, even in less forgiving conditions.

“There was nothing, on the surface, to suggest that this night would end differently from countless others before it,” Amisi said.

The MP, however, believes that night was different. Not due to recklessness, but because something about the alcohol or the circumstances was unusual.

Jirongo, who knew his usual routes well, reportedly drove past his normal turn-off and continued along unfamiliar roads.

“He navigated the Southern Bypass, passed through Kikuyu and Limuru, cut through the Kinungi stretch where mist can be unforgiving, and even drove through Gilgil in the dead of night, seeing bumps, corners, headlights and overtaking other vehicles without incident,” said Amisi.

Advocate Kibe Mungai also raised serious questions, suggesting the incident may not have been a straightforward road crash.

Look beyond initial reports

In an interview on December 15, 2025, Mungai urged authorities to look beyond initial reports as the country awaits postmortem findings.

“There is only one narrative that comes from the driver. This is quite unusual in the normal course of things. Jirongo's death does not appear to be a legitimate accident,” Mungai said.

He pointed out that the absence of independent witnesses or corroborating evidence at the scene raises serious red flags, arguing that such gaps require deeper scrutiny to establish a clear and credible account of the events leading to the former legislator’s death.

Mungai questioned why Jirongo was on the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway in the early hours of the morning, noting that his known movements did not align with a late-night trip to Naivasha. This, he argued, raises doubts about whether the journey was planned or voluntary and reinforces calls for investigators to reconstruct his final hours in detail.

“As we wait for postmortem results, it appears highly unlikely that Cyrus Jirongo could have moved to Naivasha of his own volition. In addition, at the scene of the accident, there were no passengers, neighbours, or bystanders—no evidence anywhere,” he said.

According to the family, Jirongo was expected to return home in Gigiri, Nairobi, on Friday, December 12, 2025. However, he was later found driving in Naivasha, heading back towards Nairobi, despite having no known reason to be there.

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“How did he find himself in a car, in Naivasha, driving back to Nairobi?” asked George Khaniri, co-chairperson of the burial committee. “That is a mystery that must be unravelled.”

The family said Jirongo was last seen in Karen before his unexpected journey.

Former Westlands MP Fred Gumo, also a member of the burial committee, urged the government to use available technology to trace Jirongo’s movements.

“We are asking the administration officers to do everything possible and tell us what really happened,” Gumo said.

“There are cameras everywhere these days. They must have seen this car as it left Karen, went towards Naivasha, and when it turned back towards Nairobi.”

Jirongo’s family highlighted the lack of witnesses and independent evidence, leaving the government as the only body capable of conducting a credible investigation. They have urged security agencies to review CCTV footage from roads and residential areas along the route.