Jirongo's Nine Lives: The Controversial Political Broker Who Keeps Landing on His Feet
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Cyrus Jirongo has a knack for survival, reinventing himself politically and financially over decades despite controversies.
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He rose to power in the 1990s via the influential Youth for KANU '92 group, gaining wealth and political connections.
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Jirongo has been involved in major financial scandals over land and construction deals, leading to bankruptcy and legal troubles.
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He continues to find opportunities, recently revealed as a broker in a carbon credits deal between Uganda and a Chinese firm.
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Jirongo has connections across East African governments, using political ties to land lucrative contracts.