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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has revealed new details showing that former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo briefly entered a petrol station along the Nakuru–Nairobi Highway moments before the fatal road crash that claimed his life, but did not fuel.
In a press release dated December 16, 2025, the DCI said investigations have commenced into the circumstances surrounding Jirongo’s death following a fatal road traffic accident that occurred on the night of December 13, 2025, at the Karai area along the Nakuru–Nairobi Highway.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the accident involved Jirongo’s motor vehicle, registration number KCZ 305U, and a public service vehicle (PSV) bus, registration number KCU 576A, belonging to Climax Company Ltd. The collision occurred at approximately 2.19 a.m. and resulted in a head-on impact.
Detectives said the force of the collision pushed Jirongo’s vehicle about 25 metres from the point of impact, while the PSV bus came to a stop approximately 50 metres away.
In line with its mandate, the DCI deployed a combined team of homicide detectives and forensic experts from the National Forensic Laboratory, who visited the scene, conducted preliminary examinations, and secured key exhibits.
During scene documentation, detectives recovered CCTV footage from Eagol Petrol Station, which has been subjected to initial review and analysis. The footage shows that at 2.18:40 a.m., Jirongo drove into the petrol station from the Nairobi direction but did not fuel.
At 2.19:10 a.m., he stopped at the station’s exit and, at 2.19:19 a.m., made a right turn, driving back towards the Nairobi direction. At 2.19:25 a.m., the CCTV captured the PSV bus ramming into Jirongo’s vehicle.
Detectives have interrogated the PSV driver, Tyrus Kamau Githinji, who had earlier recorded a statement at the Naivasha Traffic Base. He was released on cash bail pending further investigations into the offence of causing death by dangerous driving and is required to report back to the Naivasha Traffic Base on December 22, 2025, for further police action.
Additionally, detectives interviewed the petrol station’s night guard and fuel attendant, both of whom provided their personal accounts of the events that occurred on the night of the accident.
Investigations are ongoing, with the forensic team scheduled to revisit the scene for further analysis. Detectives are also examining Jirongo’s movements prior to the accident, including recording statements from individuals he interacted with on the night in question, notably those present during a meeting at Karen Oasis Bar and Restaurant in Nairobi.
Further analysis of the CCTV footage is underway, and additional statements will be recorded from passengers aboard the Climax Company Ltd bus and other witnesses.
Upon completion of investigations, a comprehensive police file will be compiled and forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions for perusal and advice.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations conveyed its condolences to the family, friends, and relatives of Cyrus Jirongo and assured the public of its commitment to conducting thorough, impartial, and credible investigations in accordance with the Constitution of
Kenya and the rule of law.
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