The accident happened around 3 a.m. Saturday on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway in the Karai area. Rift Valley traffic officer Sarah Chumo confirmed Jirongo was alone, with photos showing his heavily damaged vehicle. Known for leading Youth for KANU '92 in the 1990s, serving as a minister, and winning the Lugari seat twice, he recently spoke out against President William Ruto amid personal financial struggles. Tributes poured in from leaders like Speaker Kenneth Lusaka and others, honoring his influential, controversial legacy, as police rule it a tragic accident.
