The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has released new details into the circumstances surrounding the death of former Cabinet minister and veteran politician Cyrus Jirongo, following a fatal road traffic accident along the Nakuru–Nairobi Highway.
In a press statement issued on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the DCI confirmed that investigations are ongoing into the crash, which occurred in the early hours of December 13, 2025, at the Karai area in Naivasha.
Jirongo succumbed to injuries sustained in the accident.
“The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of Hon. Cyrus Jirongo, who succumbed to injuries sustained in a fatal road traffic accident that occurred on the night of 13th December 2025 at the Karai area along the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway,” the statement reads in part.
According to DCI, preliminary findings indicate that the accident involved Jirongo’s motor vehicle, registration number KCZ 305U, and a public service vehicle (PSV) bus, registration KCU 576A, owned by Climax Company Ltd.
The collision occurred at approximately 2:19 a.m., resulting in a head-on impact. Investigators say the force of the crash pushed Jirongo’s vehicle about 25 metres from the point of impact, while the bus came to rest roughly 50 metres away.
“Preliminary investigations reveal that the accident involved Hon. Jirongo’s motor vehicle, registration number KCZ 305U, and a public service vehicle (PSV) bus, registration number KCU 576A, belonging to Climax Company Ltd. 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 DCI stated.
CCTV Footage Recovered
A combined team of homicide detectives and forensic experts from the National Forensic Laboratory visited the scene, documented evidence, and secured key exhibits. Among the critical evidence recovered was CCTV footage from Eagol Petrol Station, located near the crash site.
According to the DCI, preliminary analysis of the footage shows that at 2:18:40 a.m., 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 back towards Nairobi at 2:19:19 a.m.
Moments later, at 2:19:25 a.m., the CCTV captured the PSV bus ramming into his vehicle.
Climax Bus Driver Questioned, Released on Bail
Detectives have interrogated the bus driver, Tyrus Kamau Githinji, who had earlier recorded a statement at the Naivasha Traffic Base. He has been released on cash bail pending further investigations into the offence of causing death by dangerous driving.
The driver is expected to report back to the Naivasha Traffic Base on December 22, 2025, for further police action.
Witnesses and Forensic Review Ongoing
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. The forensic team is scheduled to revisit the scene for additional analysis as part of the ongoing inquiry.
Further, detectives are reconstructing Jirongo’s movements prior to the crash. This includes recording statements from individuals he had interacted with earlier in the night, notably those present during a meeting at Karen Oasis Bar and Restaurant in Nairobi.
Statements will also be taken from passengers aboard the Climax Company Ltd bus and other potential witnesses as investigators continue reviewing the CCTV footage.
File to Be Forwarded to DPP
Upon completion of investigations, the DCI says a comprehensive police file will be compiled and forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for review and guidance on possible charges.
