From the legal documents and reports from those who knew the two persons, it is clear that the money was lent under a private transaction largely based on trust. It is also evident that the amount of money Jirongo needed, based on his stalled business and debts he needed to pay, must have impressed Atwoli, who decided to lend him the money. At the time, Jirongo must have been under substantial pressure due to his failed business and debts.
The deal between the two was essentially an oral one, with the understanding that the Sh100 million would be repaid within a short while. But the repayment did not go through as agreed. Later on, Atwoli took the matter to court, and the case ended up there.
The case ruled that Jirongo was liable for the loan, taking on a long list of financial troubles that followed him in his latter years. According to his very close associates, Jirongo had a habit of using his personal charm, influence, and optimism to raise money, even at a time when he had financial difficulties.
The issue regarding the unpaid loan has again come into public light following the death of Jirongo, who died suddenly in a road accident on the Nairobi-Naivasha road. The issue is now how these outstanding debts would have been settled, as his life is remembered as one that had political influence, ambition, and unsorted financial issues.
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