Former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo Dies in Early-Morning Road Crash

Former Lugari Member of Parliament Cyrus Jirongo has died following a fatal road accident.

The death was confirmed on Saturday morning by Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera. Jirongo reportedly lost his life at about 3 a.m. after the vehicle he was driving was involved in a head-on collision with a Climax Coach bus along the Nairobi–Nakuru highway.

Preliminary reports indicate that Jirongo was driving himself to his rural home in Lugari at the time of the crash. The impact of the collision was severe, leading to his death at the scene.

Police officers and emergency responders were dispatched to the scene as investigations into the cause of the accident were launched. Details on whether there were other casualties were not immediately available.

Jirongo, a seasoned politician and businessman, served as the Lugari MP and was a prominent figure in Kenya’s political landscape for decades. His death has sparked an outpouring of condolences from political leaders and residents of Lugari.

Further details, including official police findings and funeral arrangements, are expected to be communicated later.