Jirongo death probe: Wetangula, Khaniri, 7 Climax bus passengers record statements with DCI

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has provided an update on the ongoing probe of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo's death, citing that 28 individuals have presented themselves to assist in the investigations by recording statements. 

Jirongo, 64, died in a fatal road accident in the early hours of December 13, 2025, after his vehicle reportedly collided with a Climax Coach bus along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway.

According to the DCI, the 28 individuals who recorded statements included seven passengers who survived the ill-fated bus tragedy.

Others were National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, who voluntarily recorded his statement in the early stages of the investigation and former Vihiga Senator George Khaniri and his wife Eunice Chelagat, who were close friends of the deceased. 

"Khaniri, together with his wife Eunice, visited the accident scene on the day of the incident and assisted in facilitating the transfer of Hon. Jirongo’s remains from Naivasha Sub-County Hospital Mortuary to Lee Funeral Home," the DCI said in a statement on Wednesday.

Further, the DCI alluded to Jirongo's autopsy which showed that his demise was caused by multiple crush injuries due to blunt force trauma.

The State agency noted that an inquiry into the accident is ongoing and that, once completed, the file will be forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for appropriate action.

Preliminary investigations revealed that Wetangula had interacted with the late Jirongo on the evening of December 12, 2025, at Karen Oasis restaurant in Nairobi. 

Further, during Jirongo's burial, Khaniri claimed that the deceased had no plans to travel to Naivasha 24 hours prior, questioning whether there was any foul play involved. 

"He told me he was about to leave for his home in Gigiri. Now we are being told he was involved in a road accident in Naivasha. My brother had no plans to go to Naivasha. I can vouch for that," Khaniri stated. 

"The way I knew him, you are lying to me if you tell me Jirongo drove himself to Naivasha. That is a lie." 

During the early stages of investigations, the DCI ruled out foul play, citing that the incident appeared to be a genuine road accident. 

"Based on the evidence gathered and analysed to date, the incident appears to be a road accident, with no indications of foul play," the DCI stated on January 5, 2026.