In a surprising turn, former MP and Cabinet minister Cyrus Jirongo spent his final days living entirely separate from all four of his wives.
The once-prominent politician, known for leading the Youth for Kanu ’92 lobby in support of President Daniel arap Moi, had long departed from the luxurious lifestyle his status once guaranteed.
Jirongo resided in Nairobi’s leafy Gigiri suburb, but the house was not his.
It belonged to an old political friend who, unlike many others, remained loyal even as Jirongo’s wealth and influence waned.
Those close to him say the arrangement reflected both his humility and his dependence on loyal allies during a period marked by financial decline.
Despite his reduced circumstances, Jirongo maintained a semblance of routine, living with only his personal driver and chef.
Friends report he remained determined to rebuild his fortunes, quietly planning strategies to recover from the setbacks that had plagued him over the past decade.
The decision to distance himself from his wives, who had once shared the spotlight in his political and personal life, underscored a man navigating solitude, reflection, and the challenges of a dramatically changed life.
Even in separation, Jirongo’s resilience and enduring optimism painted the portrait of a former political powerhouse confronting the realities of a quieter, more isolated existence.