The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has released a preliminary statement detailing the circumstances surrounding the death of the former Lugari Member of Parliament Cyrus Jirongo.
This comes as the institution begins a probe into the demise of the former parliamentarian. Jirongo died on December 13, 2025 after the car he was driving collided with a passenger Climax bus at the Karai area along the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway.
The family of the deceased questioned the circumstances surrounding his death, asking for investigations into the fatal crash.
In its preliminary evidence-gathering process, the DCI traced back Jirongo’s steps to get a proper understanding of events at the time of his death.
“The collision occurred at approximately 02:19 A.M., resulting in a head-on impact that pushed the deceased’s vehicle about 25 metres from the point of impact, while the PSV bus came to a stop approximately 50 metres away,” the statement explained.
The DCI deployed a 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.
Visual evidence
The CCTV footage shows that at 02:18:40 A.M., Jirongo drove into the petrol station from the Nairobi direction but did not fuel.
At 02:19:10 A.M., he stopped at the station’s exit and, at 02:19:19 A.M., made a right turn, driving back towards the Nairobi direction. At 02:19:25 A.M., the CCTV captured the passenger bus ramming into Jirongo’s vehicle.
Detectives have interrogated the bus driver, Tyrus Kamau Githinji, who had earlier recorded a statement at the Naivasha Traffic Base. Tyrus is out on cash bail pending further investigations into the offence of causing death by dangerous driving.
He is required to report to the Naivasha Traffic Base on December 22, 2025 for further police action.
Furthermore, detectives have interviewed the petrol station’s night guard and fuel attendant, both of whom have provided their personal accounts of the events that occurred on the fateful night.
More evidence gathering
The probe into the former politician’s death is 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, Nairobi,” the DCI added.
The authorities will also conduct further analysis of the CCTV footage and get additional statements recorded from passengers aboard the Climax Company bus and other witnesses.
After comprehensive investigations, the DCI elaborated that Jirongo’s police file will be compiled and forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for perusal and advice.
The investigative body has also conveyed condolences to the family and friends of Jirongo, assuring the public of thorough, impartial, and credible investigations in accordance with the law.
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