National Assembly Speaker Honorable Moses Masika Wetangula has broken his silence following persistent calls from Western Kenya leaders to shed light on his final interactions with the late Lugari Member of Parliament, Honorable Cyrus Jirongo.
Speaking at Jirongo’s home in Lugari, Wetangula recounted the events leading up to the tragic death of the former legislator.
According to the Speaker, Jirongo reached out to him on December 9, 2025, while Wetangula was in Uganda attending the National Assembly sports games.
“He called me while I was away. When I returned to Kenya, I called him back, and we arranged to meet,” Wetangula explained.
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The two leaders held a meeting that included Jirongo and several close associates. Wetangula said their discussion lasted into the evening, and he left Jirongo’s residence around 9 PM.
“Everything seemed normal. We discussed ongoing projects and community matters. I left in the evening, never imagining it would be our last meeting,” Wetangula revealed with visible emotion.
Tragically, news of Jirongo’s death came the following morning. Wetangula described being “shocked and deeply saddened” upon learning that Jirongo had died in a road accident while returning to Nairobi from an official engagement on the Nairobi–Naivasha Highway.
Wetangula’s heartfelt remarks have provided Kenyans with a glimpse into the final moments shared between the two prominent leaders, highlighting the suddenness of the tragedy that has left the Western region in mourning.
The video of Wetangula’s statement has since gone viral, eliciting condolences and messages of support from political colleagues, constituents, and citizens across the country.
As investigations into the accident continue, many leaders and residents are reflecting on Jirongo’s legacy and his contributions to the region’s political landscape, while Wetangula urges unity and remembrance in honoring his late friend and colleague.
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