A retrospective on the dramatic rise and financial struggles of former Lugari MP and politician Cyrus Jirongo
The late former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo.[File, Standard]
In the '90s, the name Cyrus Jirongo was synonymous with Sh500 currency.
The former Lugari Member of Parliament had made his name in 1992 after forming the Youth for Kanu ’92 (YK92) movement, which was to counter the then-emerging opposition, which was led by the former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
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A retrospective on the dramatic rise and financial struggles of former Lugari MP and politician Cyrus Jirongo
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