28th June, 1973 — 24th November, 2025
It is with profound sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that the Parliamentary Service Commission announces the demise of Dr. Philip Brightone Buchere, PhD, who passed away on Monday 24th November, 2025, at Witrzburg University Hospital in Germany while receiving treatment.
Dr. Buchere lived a life characterized by distinguished service and unwavering devotion to his family. As a diligent, resourceful and industrious public servant, his professional conduct exemplified honesty, self-discipline, integrity and a remarkable work ethic, leaving an indelible mark on Parliament and in the public service as a whole.
Beyond his impactful career, Dr Buchere was the loving husband of Edith Jepchirchir Siror, a devoted father of Brian Ikhabi, Fiona Awiti Shapwala, Paul Okuyo, Eugene Mukuya Buchere and Nigel Mathias Nyongesa (adopted).
He was the loving second born child of Mr Kenneth Buchere and Mrs Mary Buchere and a cherished brother of the late Carolytie Buchere, Brian Buchere, Jackie Buchere, Billy Buchere, Dave Buchere, Swinnie Koepke, the late Charles Buchere and Mercy Buchere.The other siblings are Beverline Buchere, Zawadi Buchere and Gilbert Buchere.
Dr Buchere was a father-in-law of Caroline Lichoro and a caring grandfather of Yvonne Ntinyari and Leightone Buchere.
He was the son-in-law of Job Siror and Lilian Siror. He was a dear brother-in-law of Benard Siror, Sarah Siele, Nelly Siror, Catherine Kemeny, Pauline Siror, Stella Amanya and lens Koepke.
He was the uncle of Yvonne, Leon, Sharon, Millan,Ansel, Fortune and Favor.
He was a dear friend and cousin of David Indira, Mary Ambole, among others.
The cortege will depart from Montezuma Funeral Home or, Wednesday, 10th December, 2025, for a requiem mass at Buruburu Church of God Community Centre at 12:00 pm.
The body will then be airlifted to Kisumu International Airport on Thursday, 11th December 2025, for a night vigil at his ancestral home in Emulunya Village, Khwisero. The funeral service and burial will take place on Saturday, 13th December 2025, at his Kipsingori Farm, Mois Bridge, Kitale, commencing at 9:00 am.
Dr. Buchere’s integrity, dedication, humility and leadership will be deeply missed.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7