Investigations and family accounts now show that the house was owned by a long-time political ally who offered him shelter during a difficult period in his life.
At the time of his death in December 2025, Jirongo was living separately from all his four wives.
Despite residing in the leafy Gigiri neighbourhood, the property was not registered in his name, a development that surprised many given his past wealth and influence.
Sources indicate that the former legislator moved into the house after losing several assets to debt and auctioneers as his financial troubles deepened.
During this period Jirongo lived quietly with only his personal driver and chef for company.
Those close to him say he remained hopeful and optimistic, believing that he would recover financially and restore his standing as he had done earlier in his life.
The modest living arrangement contrasted sharply with his past when he was a powerful political broker and a successful businessman.
Jirongo rose from humble beginnings in Nairobi to national prominence through business hustle and later politics, where he became a key figure in youth mobilisation during the 1990s.
His fortunes, however, declined after political fallout and mounting debts that stripped him of most of his property, including his matrimonial home.
Despite the separation from his family, those familiar with his final days say he maintained contact with his wives and children.
His death has renewed focus on his personal struggles, resilience and the unexpected truth behind the home he occupied at the end of his life.
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