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Former Minister and Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo killed in accident

Former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo killed in a road accident. [File, Standard]

Former Cabinet minister and ex-Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo has died in a road accident early Saturday, at Karai area in Naivasha on the Nairobi–Nakuru highway.

Jirongo was driving from Nakuru to Nairobi when his car collided head-on with an oncoming bus at about 3 am, killing him on the spot, Naivasha DCIO Isaac Kiama has confirmed.

The Standard has learnt that his body has been moved to Lee Funeral Home, and his family has been briefed.

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