DCI Rules Out Foul Play In The Death Of Former MP Cyrus Jirongo

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has officially concluded that the death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo was the result of a tragic road traffic accident, dismissing widespread rumors of foul play.

In a comprehensive statement released on Monday, January 5, 2026, the DCI revealed that a rigorous multi-agency probe was conducted to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the fatal incident that occurred in the early hours of December 13, 2025.

The Fatal Accident

Jirongo, 64, was traveling to his rural home in Lugari when his vehicle was involved in a high-impact, head-on collision with a Climax Coach bus on the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway.

To ensure a transparent investigation, detectives interrogated several key individuals and analyzed physical evidence, including, last Contacts Statements were recorded from National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and politicians Rebman Malala and Ibrahim Sambuli, who were seen with Jirongo at the Karen Oasis restaurant just hours before the crash. Eyewitnesses: The bus driver, Tiras Kamau Githinji, the conductor, and seven passengers from the bus provided their accounts.Family: His wife, Ann Lanoi Pertet, also assisted in the inquiry.

Forensic Evidence and Analysis

Beyond witness testimonies, the DCI utilized forensic technology to reconstruct the final moments leading to the crash.

CCTV Footage: Investigators reviewed footage from the Eagol Petrol Station, which captured Jirongo’s vehicle making a U-turn shortly before the collision.

A multi-agency team processed the accident site, preserving exhibits and analyzing amateur videos taken by onlookers.

 The bus manifest and mechanical reports were subjected to forensic scrutiny.

 8The DCI confirmed that all evidence points to a standard road traffic accident, with no indication of a premeditated plot or external interference.

Next Steps and Public Appeal

The investigative file is currently being finalized and will be forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for further direction.

Jirongo was laid to rest on December 30, 2025, at his family home in Lumakanda, Kakamega County. Following the release of the report, the DCI urged political leaders and the general public to refrain from further speculation, noting that unfounded theories only serve to cause “undue public anxiety” and prejudice the legal process.