Cyrus Jirongo

Honourable
Cyrus Shakhalaga Khwa Jirongo
Minister for Rural Development
In office
12 March 2002 – 27 December 2002
PresidentDaniel arap Moi
Member of Parliament for Lugari Constituency
In office
27 December 2007 – 4 March 2013
Preceded byEnoch Kibunguchy
Succeeded byAyub Savula
Member of Parliament for Lugari Constituency
In office
29 December 1997 – 27 December 2002
Preceded byApili Waomba
Succeeded byEnoch Kibunguchy
Personal details
Born(1961-03-21)21 March 1961
Vihiga, Western Kenya, Colony and Protectorate of Kenya
Died13 December 2025(2025-12-13) (aged 64)
Naivasha, Kenya
PartyUnited Democratic Party (Kenya)
Spouses
  • Christine Nyokabi Kimani
  • Anne Kanini
  • Anne Lanoi Pertet
  • Joan Chemutai Kimeto(divorced)
Children38
EducationMang'u High School
Alma mater
Occupation
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Cyrus Shakhalaga Khwa Jirongo (21 March 1961 – 13 December 2025) was a Kenyan politician and past government Minister for Rural Development from 12 March 2002 to 27 December 2002 in the Daniel Moi administration. He had previously served as Member of Parliament for Lugari Constituency between 1997 and 2002 and subsequently between 2007 and 2013.

Between 1978 and 1981, he went to Mang'u High School. He became the chairman of AFC Leopards football club in 1991.

Jirongo was leader of the United Democratic Party.