The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has on January 5, 2026 gave an update on the investigations into the death of former Lugari Mp Cyrus Jirongo.
Jirongo died on on the night of 13th December 2025 at Karai area along the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway leading to multi-disciplinary team, comprising Homicide detectives and experts from the Crime Research Intelligence Bureau.
Others were forensic specialists from the National Forensic Laboratory who were deployed.
According to the update, the team visited and processed the scene, secured and preserved key exhibits, documented physical evidence, and recovered CCTV footage from Eagol Petrol Station for review and analysis.
Additionally, the bus manifest and amateur videos from the scene were obtained and subjected to forensic analysis.
Furthermore, the investigative team recorded statements from several key witnesses, including Ann Lanoi Pertet, the deceased’s wife and the first family member contacted after the incident, Mr. Tiras Kamau Githinji, the driver of the ill-fated bus; Mr. Manoah Ekokwa Alukoya Olasi, the bus conductor, and staff members from Eagol petrol station.
Additionally, Rt. Hon. Moses Wetang’ula, Mr. Rebman Malala, and Mr. Ibrahim Sambuli-who had an interaction with the deceased at Karen Oasis restaurant in the evening of 12th December, 2025-voluntarily came forward to provide the investigators with their accounts of the events.
Further, seven passengers from the ill-fated bus presented themselves to assist in the investigation, and their statements were also recorded. The detectives also recorded a statement from Julius Kiprotich Chelule, the driver of the alleged rescue bus Reg. No. KCU 573A.
Based on the evidence gathered and analysed to date, the incident appears to be a road traffic accident, with no indications of foul play.
Upon conclusion of the remaining investigative processes, the investigation file will be forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for appropriate directions, including potential criminal charges against the PSV driver, in line with the available evidence.
