Jirongo died in a road accident on 13 December 2025 along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway, and discussions about his final moments have dominated social and mainstream media.
Khalwale, known for his outspoken style and recent fallout with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), accused Wetang’ula of withholding details and urged him to share the full story publicly.
Social media reports say Khalwale stormed Jirongo’s funeral in Lumakanda carrying a lit torch, a symbolic act tied to truth and justice, while some allege Wetang’ula opposed the ritual, adding to the drama.
“He was one of the last people to speak with Jirongo — yet we hear only a sliver of that conversation,” Khalwale said at the burial site.
He also led elders in ritual performances and transported a bull painted with Jirongo’s name to the homestead, gestures meant to honor the late MP and demand accountability.
Wetang’ula has recounted his last meeting with Jirongo — a casual evening conversation in Karen on Jamhuri Day night — saying he had no inkling it would be their final encounter.
He left to rest ahead of travel the next day and only learned of Jirongo’s death from messages.
Despite appealing for respect and caution against politicizing the tragedy, Khalwale’s challenge has added political pressure.
The debate has attracted wider attention. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua raised questions about those last seen with Jirongo before the crash.
Analysts note that Khalwale’s rhetoric may serve both cultural calls for truth and his political repositioning ahead of the 2027 elections.
Whether Wetang’ula will disclose more remains uncertain, but the push for transparency around Jirongo’s final conversations continues to dominate political discourse in Western Kenya and beyond.
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