Media personality Liz Jackson has issued a stern clarification following a whirlwind of online speculation linking her to the vehicle involved in the fatal road accident that killed veteran politician Cyrus Jirongo.

The controversy erupted mere hours after the former Lugari MP’s death on Saturday, December 13, when social media users alleged that the wreckage of the Mercedes-Benz E350 found at the Naivasha scene bore registration plates identical to a vehicle previously flaunted by the content creator.

Anatomy of a Viral Rumor

In the vacuum of official information following the crash, digital sleuths began circulating side-by-side comparisons of the mangled wreckage and Jackson’s luxury sedan. The visual similarities fueled allegations of a romantic link between the content creator and the late politician, a narrative that spread rapidly across Kenyan social media platforms.

Jackson, however, has moved to shut down these claims. Breaking her silence, she categorically denied ownership of the ill-fated car and dismissed the rumors of a relationship with the late YK'92 chairman as baseless speculation during a time of national grief.

Family Questions Police Account

While the online discourse focused on the vehicle's ownership, a more serious dispute is brewing regarding the circumstances of the crash. Jirongo’s family has publicly questioned the police version of events surrounding the accident in Naivasha.

According to family sources, the former lawmaker was believed to be travelling to his home in Gigiri, Nairobi, raising questions about why the vehicle was located on the Naivasha route. The discrepancy has led to calls for a thorough forensic investigation into the incident.

• The Vehicle: A Mercedes-Benz E350, a model with a local market value of approximately KES 4.5 million to KES 7 million depending on the year of manufacture.
• The Timeline: The crash occurred on Saturday, December 13, just months after Jirongo buried his daughter.
• The Location: Naivasha, Nakuru County, a notorious blackspot for high-speed accidents.

As investigators work to reconcile the family's statement with the accident scene data, the focus remains on the sudden loss of a political titan whose career shaped Kenya's multiparty history. The digital dust may settle on the ownership of the car, but the questions surrounding Jirongo's final journey are only just beginning.