- Former Nairobi Provincial Police Officer Anthony Kibuchi has died at age 68.
- He passed away on Tuesday morning while receiving treatment at Kenyatta University Hospital.
- Kibuchi had been fighting cancer since 2018.
- He served in various provinces including North Eastern, Nyanza, and Nairobi.
- Locals and colleagues remember him as a selfless and firm leader.
- Burial is set for next Wednesday at his home in Kianungu village, Mwea.
Former senior police officer Anthony Kibuchi has died after a long and courageous fight with cancer. He passed away on Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. while receiving care at Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital. The 68-year-old had been admitted at the facility for the past three weeks.
His daughter, Catherine Nyawira Kibuchi, confirmed the sad news, noting that the illness had affected him for several years. “He was diagnosed back in 2018 and had been on treatment ever since,” she said during a press briefing.
A Career of Dedication and Leadership
Kibuchi was widely respected within the police service, having held senior positions in several regions. He served as the Provincial Police Officer (PPO) in North Eastern, Nyanza, and eventually Nairobi, where he earned praise for his calm leadership even during tense moments.
His time in the force was marked by discipline, integrity, and an ability to remain composed under pressure, qualities that set him apart from many in his profession.
A Community Man Beyond the Badge
Back in his hometown in Kirinyaga County, the news of his death was met with deep sorrow. Friends and neighbors described him not just as a police officer, but as a generous and upright man who quietly supported those around him.
“He helped many of us in different ways,” said Richard Mwangi, a close family friend. “He was more than a leader—he was the kind of person who lifted others without making noise about it.”
Burial Plans Underway in Mwea
Plans to lay him to rest are ongoing, with the family confirming that the funeral will take place next Wednesday. Kibuchi will be buried at his ancestral home in Kianungu village, Tebere Ward, in Mwea Constituency.
“We’re currently making arrangements for his final journey,” said Nyawira. “He’ll be buried in Ngurubani, where he was born and raised.”
Remembering a Quiet Yet Lasting Legacy
As tributes continue to pour in, many are reflecting on Kibuchi’s decades of service and how his life touched countless people, both in uniform and outside it. His quiet dedication to duty and community has left an imprint that goes far beyond the police ranks.
Kibuchi’s name now joins the list of unsung public servants whose work quietly shaped lives across the country, leaving behind stories of commitment, resilience, and silent impact.
