Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has questioned the circumstances surrounding the death of veteran politician Cyrus Jirongo.
Speaking after visiting Jirongo's family on Tuesday, December 16, he said many Kenyans remain unconvinced and are seeking clear and truthful answers about what happened in Jirongo’s final moments.
Gachagua said the accounts being advanced do not sufficiently explain who was last seen with Jirongo and why those individuals have remained silent, despite being close and trusted by him.
"The stories that are being advanced are not making much sense; Kenyans are asking, who are the last people to be seen with Cyrus Jirongo? Why are they quiet? Mostly they were his kinsmen, people he trusted, people he knew. Why are they quiet?" he posed.
Gachagua added that those who were with Jirongo before his death have not given a proper account of his plans, movements, or what was happening at the time
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Gachagua said National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, who is alleged to have held a meeting with Jirongo before his death, should publicly explain what transpired.
"We haven't had them give a good account. Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, he should have given a very good account. What were his plans? Where was he going? What was happening? And other people who were with him should come out and give clarity so that the family and Kenyans can be settled," he added.
Gachagua said the focus should now be on conducting urgent, transparent, and credible investigations to establish the truth and assure Kenyans that there was no foul play.
He also conveyed his condolences to Jirongo’s family, saying the explanations currently being given must be properly corroborated to restore public confidence.
"Otherwise, we want to say sorry to the family and to say that we need urgent, transparent, credible investigations so that it can be clear to Kenyans that there was no foul play. The explanations that are being given need to be collaborated because it doesn't sound right," he further said.
Meanwhile, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has issued a detailed update on investigations into the death of former Lugari Member of Parliament Cyrus Jirongo.
In a statement on Tuesday, the agency outlined the circumstances surrounding the fatal road traffic accident that claimed the veteran politician’s life.
According to the DCI, preliminary findings indicate that the accident involved Jirongo’s motor vehicle, registration number KCZ 350C, and a public service vehicle (PSV) bus, registration number KCU 576A, belonging to Climax Company Ltd.
The DCI stated that the collision occurred at approximately 2:19 a.m. and resulted in a head-on impact.
"The collision resulted in a head-on impact that pushed the deceased’s vehicle about 25 metres from the point of impact, while the PSV bus came to a stop approximately 50 metres away," the statement reads.
The DCI further disclosed that a combined team of homicide detectives and forensic experts from the National Forensic Laboratory was deployed to the scene.
The team conducted preliminary examinations and secured key exhibits. During the exercise, detectives recovered CCTV footage from the Eagol Petrol Station, which has since been subjected to initial review and analysis.
According to the CCTV footage reviewed so far, Jirongo drove into the petrol station at 2:18:40 a.m. from the Nairobi direction but did not refuel.
At 2:19:10 a.m., he stopped at the station’s exit and, nine seconds later, made a right turn back towards Nairobi.
"At 02:19:25 A.M., the CCTV captured the PSV bus ramming into the deceased’s vehicle," the DCI said.
Detectives have since interrogated the PSV driver, Tyrus Kamau Githinji, who had earlier recorded a statement at the Naivasha Traffic Base.
The DCI noted that Githinji has been released on cash bail pending further investigations into the offence of causing death by dangerous driving.
He is expected to report back to the Naivasha Traffic Base on December 22, 2025, for further police action.
In addition, detectives have interviewed the petrol station’s night guard and fuel attendant, both of whom provided personal accounts of the events leading up to the accident.
Investigations remain ongoing, with the forensic team scheduled to revisit the scene for further analysis.
Detectives are also examining Jirongo’s movements prior to the crash, including statements from individuals who interacted with him that night, notably those present during a meeting at Karen Oasis Bar and Restaurant in Nairobi.
The DCI added that further analysis of the CCTV footage is underway and that additional statements will be recorded from passengers aboard the Climax Company Ltd bus and other witnesses.
"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.
