Former Nairobi police boss Anthony Kibuchi dies after illness

Former Nairobi police boss Anthony Kibuchi dies after illness

Former Nairobi Provincial Police Officer Anthony Kibuchi is dead.

Kibuchi died at the Kenyatta University Referral Hospital in Nairobi on May 13 after an illness.

He had been admitted there and his family sought help for blood donation to stabilize him.

A family spokesman said he succumbed to an illness.

He had retired in 2013 and retreated to his Kianugu home in Kirinyaga.

Kibuchi was passionate about police reforms and hoped the much-talked-about County Policing Authorities would be mobilized and work out.

He was known for his tough stance on crime and community engagement, dies aged 67 after a prolonged battle with cancer.

Kibuchi served in various senior positions within the Kenya Police, including as Provincial Police Officer in Nyanza and North Eastern regions, before his tenure as Nairobi’s PPO from 2009 to 2013.

His legacy includes pioneering police-citizen collaboration and a high-profile legal dispute with Chief Justice Willy Mutunga.

He will be laid to rest in Kirinyaga County on May 21, 2025.

To journalists, he was a reliable source of news as he would supply information anytime there was a juicy story or breaking news.

He also took his time to explain an issue for the public to understand well.

His family and friends said he will be missed by many.