- Lawyer Danstan Omari has revealed that the late Cyrus Jirongo died just a few days before opening a court case that he had personally instructed him to conduct
- Omari reiterated his long legal and personal relationship with the former Lugari MP, who defended him from the Section Court to the High Court
- The lawyer urged Kenyans to stop rumouring, not to politicize Jirongo’s death, and allow investigative agencies to do their work while the family weeps
A prominent lawyer Danstan Omari has revealed that the late former Lugari Member of Parliament, Cyrus Jirongo, died just a few days before filing a case in court.
Source: UGC
Speaking in a recent interview at Jirongo’s home, Omari recalled meeting the former MP in the early 1990s and early 2000s.
He noted that Jirongo’s wife was a classmate at the University of Nairobi, where Jirongo often visited.
“Cyrus was my client. I have defended him from the Chief Court to the Supreme Court. He was more than a client to me; he was a friend,” said Omar.
Was Jirongo opening a case in court before his death?
The lawyer revealed that shortly before the road accident that decided Jirongo’s life, the former member of parliament had instructed him to file a case in court, plans which were suddenly interrupted by his unexpected death.
“Surprisingly, on the Thursday before he died, he came and gave me instructions at Fairview Hotel. We were expected to open the documents in court on Monday. I went to Mombasa and worked on the documents, but to my surprise, I was informed that he had died,” Omar said.
Omari remembered Jirongo as a man of strong faith who knew how to laugh even in times of trial.
He described him as a man who devoted himself to what he believed in, stood by his political principles, and remained upright.
He said the family was going through a very difficult time, especially Jirongo’s wife and children.
Omari congratulated one of his wives, Anne, showing confidence that she will continue to hold the family together.
Kenyans will be warned against spreading rumors about Jirongo’s death
The lawyer urged Kenyans not to spread rumors about Jirongo’s death, urging the public to allow the relevant investigation agencies to do their work.
He also urged them not to taint the death of the former member of parliament for political gain, noting that such actions do not help the grieving family.
“My request to everyone is to let the family mourn in silence. Respect the family of the deceased, and give the organizations empowered by the Constitution a chance to do their work in relation to the issues that occurred,” Omar said.
He added that bloggers should not spread wrong information to gain perspective, saying they do not understand the pain of losing a loved one.
Omari’s colleague, Cliff Ombeta, also remembered Jirongo as a dignified, free-spirited, and helpful person who could not be manipulated or intimidated.
“The family should be left to cry. This time they need peace and shoulders to lean on. Politicians may want to take advantage of this situation and say anything, but they should have a human heart to recognize that people are in grief and let them cry,” Ombeta said.
Source: UGC
The real cause of Cyrus Jirongo’s death
TUKO.co.ke previously reported that an autopsy conducted by three forensic pathologists confirmed that Jirongo died instantly from blunt force trauma after sustaining several serious injuries.
The family expert noted extensive damage to his chest, abdomen, back, and limbs, all consistent with a blunt force collision.
The family disputed initial police reports when discrepancies arose in witness statements.
Investigation confirmed that Jirongo was thrown several meters from his car after his Mercedes-Benz collided with an oncoming bus kiss.
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