DCI Summons Bus Driver, Confirms CCTV Footage In Fatal Crash That Killed Former Minister Cyrus Jirongo

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has released a detailed update on the fatal road accident that claimed the life of former Minister and Member of Parliament Cyrus Jirongo. The DCI confirmed the accident’s location and key events, and announced the re-summoning of the bus driver involved for further police action.

In a statement dated December 16, 2025, the DCI verified that the tragic crash occurred on the night of December 13, 2025, at the Karai area along the Nakuru–Nairobi Highway, addressing social media speculations that the scene may have been compromised.

Driver Faces Dangerous Driving Charges

The driver of the Climax Company Ltd bus, identified as Tyrus Githinji Kamau, had been interrogated earlier to assist with investigations. The DCI confirmed that Kamau has been released on cash bail but is formally facing charges of causing death by dangerous driving.

“Tyrus is out on cash bail pending further investigations into the offence of causing death by dangerous driving. He is required to report to the Naivasha Traffic Base on 22nd December 2025 for further police action,” the DCI stated.

The crash involved Jirongo’s vehicle (registration number KCZ 305U) and the Public Service Vehicle (PSV) bus (registration number KCU 576A), owned by Climax Company Ltd.

Forensics and CCTV Timeline

A combined team of homicide detectives and forensic experts from the National Forensic Laboratory was deployed to the scene immediately following the incident to conduct preliminary examinations and secure key exhibits. Detectives also interviewed the petrol station’s night guard and fuel attendant, who provided personal accounts of the events.

Crucially, as part of the scene documentation, investigators recovered CCTV footage from Eagol Petrol Station, which has already undergone initial review and analysis. The footage established the following timeline:

• 2:18:40 a.m.: Jirongo drives into the petrol station from the Nairobi direction (though not to refuel).
• 2:19:10 a.m.: He stops at the station exit.
• 2:19:19 a.m.: He makes a right turn to head back towards Nairobi.
• 2:19:25 a.m.: The CCTV captures the PSV bus ramming into his vehicle.

The forensic analysis and the summon of the driver are part of the DCI’s commitment to ensuring a thorough and unbiased investigation into the high-profile case.