Former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo died on Saturday morning in a road accident along the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway, authorities confirmed.
The accident occurred in the early hours, claiming the life of the former parliamentarian and drawing reactions from legal and political circles across Kenya.
Prominent lawyer Wahome Thuku took to social media shortly after the news broke, expressing shock and disbelief.
“NO Cyrus Jirongo can’t die. The one man who was owned by money. He can’t,” Thuku wrote.
He added that Jirongo was known for avoiding delays, whether in economic matters or traffic, noting that the former MP rarely waited behind queues when he could overtake others.
Jirongo rose to national prominence in the 1990s as a youthful and outspoken political figure.
His career included a term as the Lugari MP, involvement in business ventures, and active participation in national political discourse.
Known for his assertive and flamboyant persona, he remained a distinctive presence in Kenyan politics for decades.
Eyewitness reports indicate the crash occurred on the busy highway connecting Nairobi to Nakuru, one of Kenya’s main transport corridors.
While police and emergency teams responded promptly, Jirongo succumbed to injuries at the scene.
Reactions to Jirongo’s death have been immediate, with social media users and colleagues mourning the loss of the former legislator