The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched comprehensive investigations into the death of former Lugari Member of Parliament, Hon. Cyrus Jirongo, who succumbed to injuries sustained in a fatal road traffic accident along the Nakuru–Nairobi Highway, by obtaining CCTV footage from the area of the incident.

The accident occurred on the night of December 13, 2025, in the Karai area, with the collision reported at approximately 2:19 a.m. Preliminary findings indicate that Hon. Jirongo’s vehicle, registration number KCZ 305U, was involved in a head-on collision with a public service vehicle bus, registration number KCU 576A, operated by Climax Company Ltd.

According to the DCI, the impact was severe, pushing Hon. Jirongo’s vehicle approximately 25 metres from the point of collision, while the PSV bus came to a halt about 50 metres away. Following the incident, a multi-agency investigative team comprising homicide detectives and forensic experts from the National Forensic Laboratory was deployed to the scene.

During the initial examination, detectives secured key exhibits and obtained CCTV footage from Eagol Petrol Station, located near the accident scene.

Preliminary analysis of the footage shows that at 2:18:40 a.m., Hon. Jirongo drove into the petrol station from the Nairobi direction but did not refuel. At 2:19:10 a.m., his vehicle stopped at the station’s exit before making a right turn at 2:19:19 a.m., heading back toward Nairobi. Moments later, at 2:19:25 a.m., the PSV bus was captured ramming into his vehicle.

“The footage shows that at 02:18:40 A.M., the deceased 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 PSV bus ramming into the deceased’s vehicle” the statement read

The driver

The PSV driver, identified as Tyrus Kamau Githinji, has been interrogated by detectives after previously recording a statement at the Naivasha Traffic Base. He was released on cash bail as investigations continue into the offence of causing death by dangerous driving.

He is expected to report back to the Naivasha Traffic Base on December 22, 2025, for further police action.

“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 22nd December 2025 for further police action.”

Investigators have also recorded statements from the petrol station’s night guard and fuel attendant, both of whom were on duty at the time of the incident and provided accounts of events leading up to the collision.

Further analysis

Further forensic analysis is scheduled as teams prepare to revisit the scene to gather additional evidence. Detectives are also working to reconstruct Hon. Jirongo’s final movements before the accident, including recording statements from individuals who last interacted with him hours earlier at Karen Oasis Bar in Nairobi.

Additional CCTV footage is undergoing detailed analysis, while statements are expected from passengers who were aboard the Climax Company bus at the time of the crash. Upon completion of investigations, the final report will be compiled and forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions for review and further action.

this comes at a time when family and friends of the late politician are demanding answers on what lead to the death