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CJ was killed: Emotions high as leaders cry for Jirongo, dismiss police account on death

Leaders during the funeral service of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo in Lumakanda, Kakamega County, on December 30, 2025. [Michael Mute, Standard]

President William Ruto on Tuesday came under sharp criticism over an alleged sustained effort to kill political parties in his bid to get reelected in 2027.

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