Cyrus Jirongo’s daily life is as precise as it is revealing. According to Sunday Nation journalist John Kamau, every aspect of his routine and office was carefully structured, reflecting both personal preference and a sense of authority.
Jirongo’s office at Anniversary Towers left a lasting impression.
Visitors had to cross nearly 10 metres of open space before reaching his desk, a mahogany platform that elevated him physically and symbolically.
Kamau notes that the high-backed chair he occupied “placed him above eye level” and made the room feel commanding. “It did not invite conversation — it summoned you,” Kamau wrote.
Away from the office, Jirongo’s routines remained consistent. While in Nairobi, he always took lunch at home, first in Muthaiga, then in Gigiri.
His meal never changed: ugali and mrenda with beef, chicken, or fish. Guests, including investors and brokers, were served rice.
After lunch, he stepped onto the balcony to smoke and ended the ritual with black tea — the part of the day he reportedly enjoyed the most.
These glimpses provide a rare look at the private side of one of Kenya’s longstanding political figures.
From the design of his office to his carefully timed meals, Jirongo’s life blends routine and ritual, offering insight into how he structured both work and personal space.