{"id":155011,"date":"2025-12-13T20:59:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T20:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/bold-and-principled-leader-uhuru-mourns-cyrus-jirongo"},"modified":"2025-12-13T21:34:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T21:34:29","slug":"bold-and-principled-leader-uhuru-mourns-cyrus-jirongo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/bold-and-principled-leader-uhuru-mourns-cyrus-jirongo","title":{"rendered":"Bold and Principled Leader! Uhuru Mourns Cyrus Jirongo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Kenya. <\/strong> <\/span>Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has joined the people of Lugari and Kenyans at large in mourning the death of former Member of Parliament Cyrus Shakhalaga Khwa Jirongo, who died in a road accident along the Naivasha\u2013Nakuru Highway early Saturday morning.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement from the Office of the 4th President of Kenya, Uhuru remembered Jirongo as a bold and principled leader who served the nation with dedication.<\/p>\n<p>He said the former Lugari legislator was passionate about championing the interests of the youth and worked tirelessly for the country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis courage, wit, and commitment to standing up for what he believed in will forever be etched in the minds of those who interacted with him,\u201d Kenyatta said.<\/p>\n<p>The former Head of State noted that Jirongo\u2019s leadership left a lasting impression on those who followed his political journey.<\/p>\n<p>Uhuru extended his heartfelt condolences to Jirongo\u2019s family, friends and supporters, saying the loss was deeply painful.<\/p>\n<p>He prayed that God would grant them comfort and strength during this difficult period of mourning.<\/p>\n<p>The former president also expressed sympathy with the people of Lugari, noting that they had lost a dedicated leader.<\/p>\n<p>Jirongo died early Saturday morning following a road accident along the Naivasha\u2013Nakuru Highway, according to the statement.<\/p>\n<p>His friends and relatives said Jirongo was driving himself to his rural home in Lugari, Kakamega, when his vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a bus.<\/p>\n<p>Rift Valley Traffic Enforcement Officer Sarah Chumo said the crash happened at around 3:00 a.m. December 13, 2025, along the busy Nairobi\u2013Nakuru Highway.<\/p>\n<p>He was alone at the time.<\/p>\n<p>President William Ruto also expressed deep sorrow over Jirongo&#8217;s death.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, the President described Jirongo as \u201ca relentless go-getter, a seasoned businessman, and a consummate politician who refused to be defined, let alone defeated, by life\u2019s challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added that Jirongo \u201cwas a fighter in every sense: blunt yet warm, bold yet approachable, enlightened and endlessly entrepreneurial.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAbove all, he was generous to a fault; always willing to give, to uplift, and to back others with his time, resources, and belief,\u201d President Ruto said.<\/p>\n<p>The President also paid tribute to Jirongo\u2019s fearless approach to life and politics.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNever one to shrink from a tough stand or a grand idea, he lived on his own terms and left an indelible mark on our political landscape,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>President Ruto concluded by sending his condolences to Jirongo\u2019s loved ones: \u201cMy thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time. Rest in peace, my friend.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Kenya<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Kenya. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has joined the people of Lugari and Kenyans at large in mourning the death of former Member of Parliament Cyrus Shakhalaga Khwa Jirongo, who died in a road accident along the Naivasha\u2013Nakuru Highway early Saturday morning. 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