The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has concluded that the death of former Lugari Member of Parliament Cyrus Jirongo was the result of a road traffic accident, dismissing earlier claims and speculations of foul play.
In a statement released on Monday, January 5, the DCI confirmed that Jirongo died following a road accident that occurred on the night of December 13, 2025, at Karai area along the busy Nakuru–Nairobi Highway.
The probe was launched after concerns raised by the family and widespread public speculation over the circumstances surrounding his death.
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A multi-agency investigative team comprising homicide detectives and experts from the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau was assembled to establish the facts of the incident.
According to the DCI, investigators visited and processed the scene, secured critical exhibits, documented physical evidence, and retrieved CCTV footage from a petrol station located near the accident scene for detailed review and forensic analysis.
Detectives also obtained the bus manifest, amateur video recordings captured at the scene, and subjected all materials to forensic examination.
Statements were recorded from several key witnesses, including Jirongo’s wife and the first family member who was contacted immediately after the accident.
Additional statements were taken from the driver and conductor of the ill-fated bus, staff members at the petrol station, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, and seven passengers who were on board the bus.
Investigators further recorded a statement from the driver of the alleged rescue bus that arrived at the scene.
“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 stated.
The detectives added that once the remaining investigative processes are concluded, the case file will be forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for further directions.
However, the DCI noted that the driver of the ill-fated bus could still face potential criminal charges depending on the final outcome of the investigations and the evidence on record.
The agency also cautioned members of the public against spreading speculative or unsubstantiated claims, warning that such statements could prejudice investigations and cause unnecessary public anxiety.
The findings come nearly three weeks after an autopsy report revealed that Jirongo died from severe blunt-force trauma consistent with injuries sustained in a high-impact collision, further reinforcing the conclusion that the death was accidental.