City lawyer Wahome Thuku has left many Kenyans speculating following the death of former Moi-era Cabinet Minister Cyrus Jirongo after sharing a cryptic post on social media.
Through his Facebook account, Wahome appeared to question the reality of Jirongo’s death, suggesting that the influential businessman and politician was larger than life. His brief but striking message quickly attracted attention online.
“NO, Cyrus Jirongo can’t die. The one man who was owned by money. He can’t,” Wahome wrote on Facebook.
The statement sparked wide discussion among Kenyans reacting to the former minister’s passing.
Former Cabinet Minister Cyrus Jirongo. Photo: Nation Source Facebook
Cyrus Jirongo was a powerful political figure during the Moi era and later reinvented himself as a businessman and political mobiliser.
Over the years, he remained active in national conversations, often aligning himself with opposition politics and speaking openly about governance issues.
Before his death, Jirongo had positioned himself as a vocal critic of the government of the day.
He did not shy away from controversy and once made strong claims about President William Ruto, drawing from their shared history in the Youth for Kanu movement in 1992.
His remarks at the time attracted both support and criticism.
President William Ruto during US tour. Photo: William Ruto Source: Facebook
News of his death drew emotional reactions from political leaders across the country. Kakamega Senator Boniface Khalwale, popularly known as the Bull Fighter, expressed deep shock and sorrow after learning of Jirongo’s passing.
“It is with profound shock, anger and sadness that I have just learned that CJ is dead. A brother, a friend and a colleague like no other,” Khalwale wrote on X.
The senator went on to acknowledge Jirongo’s impact on many lives, particularly in western Kenya.
“I can’t imagine the pain and devastation to the family and the many people he associated with, and the many, many more that he helped, especially from the greater Lugari scheme. Fare thee well, mwana weru,” Khalwale added.
Jirongo’s death has marked the end of an era for a man who remained influential long after leaving public office.