Cyrus Jirongo was a Kenyan politician and former Minister for Rural Development.
He was a prominent figure in Kenyan politics, known for his charisma and leadership roles, including leading Youth for KANU ’92 and representing Lugari Constituency in Parliament.
Age
Cyrus Jirongo was born in Lugari, Kakamega County, Kenya. Cyrus Jirongo was 64 years old when he passed away on December 13, 2025. He was born on March 21, 1961 .
Tribe
Cyrus Jirongo was a member of the Luhya community, a Bantu ethnic group native to western Kenya.
Spouse
Cyrus Jirongo was a polygamist with four wives from different communities. He was also a father to many children.
Education
After finishing his primary education, Cyrus Jirongo attended Mang’u High School from 1978 to 1981.
Career
Cyrus Jirongo had a notable career in politics:
– Leader of Youth for KANU ’92 (YK ’92)
– Member of Parliament for Lugari Constituency (1997-2002, 2007-2013)
– Minister for Rural Development (2002)
– Presidential candidate (2013, 2017)
– Gubernatorial candidate for Kakamega (2022)
Net Worth
Cyrus Jirongo’s net worth is estimated to be around $500,000. He made his money through politics and social media, as well as various business ventures. However, it’s worth noting that Jirongo faced significant financial challenges, including a KSh40 billion debt linked to the collapse of Postbank in the 1990s. He was declared bankrupt, and his assets were auctioned to recover unpaid loans .
Death
Cyrus Jirongo, the former Lugari Member of Parliament, tragically passed away in a road accident on December 13, 2025, at around 3:00 a.m. along the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway in Naivasha. He was 64 years old. Jirongo was driving himself to his rural home in Lugari when his Mercedes-Benz E350 collided head-on with a Climax Coach bus. He succumbed to his injuries at the scene, and several passengers in the bus were injured and taken to nearby hospitals.
