Tuesday, December 16,
2025 -The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has released a
comprehensive update on the probe into the death of former Lugari MP and United
Democratic Party leader, Cyrus Jirongo, who died in a road accident along the
Nairobi–Nakuru Highway.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, December 16th,
2025, the DCI confirmed that the crash occurred at approximately 2:19 a.m. and
involved Jirongo’s Mercedes-Benz, registration number KCZ 305U, and a Climax
Company Ltd bus, registration number KCU 576A.
The collision resulted in a head-on impact that pushed
Jirongo’s vehicle about 25 metres from the point of impact, while the bus
stopped roughly 50 metres away.
A combined team of homicide detectives and forensic experts
from the National Forensic Laboratory was deployed to the scene.
Detectives secured exhibits and recovered CCTV footage from
Eagol Petrol Station, which has since been subjected to initial analysis.
The footage shows Jirongo driving into the station at
2:18:40 a.m. but leaving without refueling. At 2:19:10 a.m., he stopped at the
exit, and nine seconds later made a right turn back towards Nairobi. At 2:19:25
a.m., the bus rammed into his vehicle.
The PSV driver, Tyrus Kamau Githinji, has been interrogated
and released on cash bail pending further investigations into the offence of
causing death by dangerous driving.
He is expected to report back to Naivasha Traffic Base on
December 22nd.
The DCI has also interviewed the petrol station’s night
guard and fuel attendant, both of whom provided personal accounts of the
incident.
Investigations remain ongoing, with detectives examining
Jirongo’s movements prior to the crash, including a meeting at Karen Oasis Bar
and Restaurant.
Additional statements will be recorded from bus passengers
and other witnesses.
The DCI conveyed condolences to Jirongo’s family and assured
the public of impartial, thorough investigations in line with the Constitution.
“The Directorate of Criminal Investigations conveys its
condolences to the family, friends, and relatives of Hon. Cyrus Jirongo and
assures the public of its commitment to conduct thorough, impartial, and
credible investigations in accordance with the Constitution of Kenya and the
rule of law,” the statement concluded.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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