Drama Unfolds as DCI Admits Mistake in Vehicle Linked to Cyrus Jirongo’s Death
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has issued a formal apology after incorrectly reporting the registration number of the vehicle involved in the fatal accident that claimed the life of former Minister Cyrus Jirongo.
The clarification came shortly after a joint update from the National Police Service and the DCI regarding the ongoing investigation into Jirongo’s death. In a statement released on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the DCI confirmed the correct vehicle registration number.
“We wish to clarify to the public that the registration number of the vehicle involved in the accident that claimed the life of Hon. Cyrus Jirongo is KCZ 350C and not KCZ 305U as earlier communicated. We sincerely regret this typo and any inconvenience or confusion it may have caused,” the DCI said.
The development has reignited public debate over the handling of the investigation, with Mumias East MP Peter Salasya calling for accountability from both the authorities and the bus company involved. Salasya criticised what he described as the “casual handling” of the case by Climax Bus, the operator of the vehicle.
In a statement posted on his X account, the legislator expressed frustration over the driver’s apparent lack of remorse and the company’s silence following the tragedy.
“Sijai ona driver kimbelembele non remorseful driver like wa Climax bus. How do you even get the guts to speak casually about the accident as if nothing serious happened, and how can Climax management mute like nothing happened?” Salasya questioned.
Salasya also challenged the police on their investigative approach, arguing that a comprehensive report should have captured statements from all parties involved, including the driver, conductor, passengers, and eyewitnesses. He further criticised the decision to allow the driver to speak publicly about the accident outside the police station, calling it “unprofessional and unethical.”
“Let me not overthink but it could have been better for the police to give a detailed report from both the driver, the conductor, the passengers and the eyewitness. And allowing the driver to state the accident inside the police station wasn’t a good idea or ethical in terms of professionalism,” he added.
The DCI later confirmed on its official X account that the mix-up in vehicle registration numbers was due to a typographical error, which has now been corrected.
The incident has sparked renewed scrutiny over road safety enforcement and the accountability of public transport operators, as authorities continue investigations into the circumstances surrounding Jirongo’s untimely death.
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Drama Unfolds as DCI Admits Mistake in Vehicle Linked to Cyrus Jirongo’s Death