Speaking to the media on Tuesday, December 16, after paying his respects at Jirongo’s Nairobi home, Khalwale said unanswered questions surrounding the former minister’s final hours must be addressed openly to reassure both the family and the public.
Khalwale insisted that Wetang’ula, who confirmed meeting Jirongo hours before the fatal road accident, should come forward and disclose the details of their discussion.
He said silence from key figures who interacted with Jirongo on the night of his death had only fueled suspicion and speculation.
“Speaker Wetang’ula should face us directly and explain what Cyrus Jirongo’s plans were, where he was going, and what exactly they discussed that night.”
The senator questioned why individuals who were close to Jirongo in his final hours had not given clear and consistent accounts, noting that such gaps often deepen public mistrust in high-profile cases.
According to Khalwale, the matter goes beyond politics and touches on accountability and justice. He warned against rushing to close the case without fully interrogating all events leading up to the accident.
Jirongo died in the early hours of December 13, 2025, after his vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a passenger bus along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway near Karai.
While police have described the incident as a road accident, the circumstances surrounding his movements prior to the crash have remained a subject of public debate.
Wetang’ula has already addressed the issue, stating that he met Jirongo on the evening of December 12 after the Jamhuri Day celebrations.
According to the Speaker, the meeting lasted about an hour, from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm, after which he excused himself to rest ahead of a planned trip the following day.
“I told him I was going to rest because I was travelling the next morning,” Wetang’ula said in an earlier statement, adding that he learned of Jirongo’s death the following morning through messages on his phone.
However, Khalwale maintained that the explanation was insufficient and called for a face-to-face engagement where all lingering questions could be addressed without ambiguity.
He drew parallels between Jirongo’s death and past unresolved political deaths, warning that failure to fully investigate could leave the country with permanent doubts.
While stopping short of making direct accusations, Khalwale urged authorities to treat the matter with the seriousness it deserves.
Other leaders who accompanied Khalwale during the visit echoed his sentiments, calling for a speedy but thorough investigation.
They urged the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to collect statements from all individuals Jirongo interacted with on the night of the accident, including those at social establishments in Karen.
Investigators have confirmed that they are reviewing CCTV footage and retracing Jirongo’s final movements.
Preliminary findings indicate that he was last captured on camera at a petrol station shortly after 2:00 am before heading back toward Nairobi moments before the crash.
The leaders also appealed to President William Ruto to ensure the investigation remains independent and transparent, arguing that public confidence depends on openness from both political leaders and law enforcement agencies.
Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, in a separate statement, described Jirongo as a courageous and outspoken leader whose family deserves full clarity on how he died.
He said the truth would not only bring closure to the family but also calm growing public anxiety.
Cyrus Jirongo, 64, was a prominent political figure who rose to national fame in the early 1990s as the head of Youth for KANU ’92.
Over the years, he remained an influential voice in Kenyan politics and business.
Cyrus Jirongo, 64, was a prominent political figure who rose to national fame in the early 1990s as the head of Youth for KANU ’92.
Over the years, he remained an influential voice in Kenyan politics and business.
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