The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has stated that the death of former Cabinet minister and veteran politician Cyrus Jirongo was as a result of road traffic accident.
In a statement on Monday, the DCI said Jirongo died on the night of December 13, 2025, along the Nakuru–Nairobi Highway.
According to the DCI, investigators visited and processed the scene, secured and preserved exhibits, and documented physical evidence.
The detectives also recovered CCTV footage from an Egol petrol station near the scene, which is undergoing forensic review.
Additionally, the bus manifest and amateur videos captured at the scene were obtained and subjected to analysis..
According to the authorities, statements were recorded from several key witnesses, including Jirongo’s widow, Ann Lanoi Pertet, who was the first family member contacted after the incident.
“Based on the evidence gathered and analysed to date, the incident appears to be a road traffic accident, with no indications of foul play,” the DCI said.
“Any person who possesses information that they believe may assist the ongoing investigations is encouraged to come forward,” the statement said, reiterating its commitment to “impartial, thorough and expeditious investigations in accordance with the law”, DCI added.
