A well-known legal expert Kibe Mungai has voiced significant concerns regarding the conditions surrounding the passing of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, asserting that the available information implies the event might not have been a simple traffic collision.In an interview on December 15, 2025, Mungai appealed to officials to investigate
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Governor Barasa Donates Ksh100,000 for Cyrus Jirongo’s Funeral
Kakamega governor Fernandez Barasa has contributed a sum of Ksh100,000 to initiate the funeral arrangements for the recently deceased former Lugari MP, Cyrus Jirongo.His contribution came on Saturday, December 13, 2025, following his visit to Jirongo’s rural residence, which he discovered to be unoccupied.Although local residents and acquaintances had assembled
Oscar Sudi Pays Tribute to Former MP Cyrus Jirongo
Oscar Sudi, the Member of Parliament for Kapseret, has issued a statement detailing the exceptional attributes of the late former Lugari Member of Parliament, Cyrus Shakhalaga Jirongo, who tragically passed away in a road accident at Karai, situated along the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway, on Saturday, December 13, 2025.In an extensive declaration
Winnie Dismisses ODM Split Claims After Raila Odinga’s Death
East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) representative Winnie Odinga has addressed apprehensions regarding the prospects of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) following the recent demise of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.Convening with journalists on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Gatanga, Murang’a County, Ms. Odinga refuted allegations that the ODM was fractured
Cyprus Jirongo Is Dead
Cyprus Jirongo, a former Member of Parliament for Lugari and a prominent Kenyan political figure, has passed away.Kenneth Lusaka, the current Bungoma Governor and former Speaker of the Senate, was among the first public figures to confirm this unfortunate news.On December 13, 2025, Lusaka conveyed his condolences via a sincere
No True Independence Without Justice — Khalid
Human rights advocate Hussein Khalid has stated that Kenya cannot genuinely celebrate its independence while individuals affected by the Gen Z protests are still awaiting fairness, disclosure, and restitution.Communicating via X on Friday, December 13, 2025, after the national Jamhuri Day festivities, the executive director of Vocal Africa opted to
Kenyans Mark Jamhuri Day Amid Grief Over Raila Odinga’s Absence
Kenyans attending this year's Jamhuri Day festivities at Nyayo Stadium conveyed a range of emotions, encompassing national pride and moments of deep contemplation. This was apparent in their discussions about the national occasion and their reactions to the absence of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, affectionately known as
President Ruto Mourns UDA Deputy SG Daniel Ole Sambu
President William Ruto has joined the nation in mourning the passing of Daniel Ole Sambu, the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Democratic Alliance, who died on December 11, 2025, with Ruto describing him as a principled leader whose contributions will be deeply missed.Ruto stated in a statement that Kenya had
Gachagua Blames Moses Kuria for By-Election Loss
Rigathi Gachagua, the former Deputy President, has accused Moses Kuria, the former Public Service Cabinet Secretary, of being responsible for the opposition's defeat in the November 27, 2025, Mbeere North parliamentary by-election.During an interview with a local TV station on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Gachagua stated that the Chama Cha
Kindiki Orders County Salary Payments by 3rd of Every Month
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has directed the National Treasury to pay all county personnel salaries by the third day of each month.During the 12th National Government and County Governments Coordinating Summit, held on Wednesday December 10 at the Statehouse in Nairobi, Deputy President Kindiki stated that the initiative aimed