Philip Kisia
Philip Kisia is a former Nairobi Town Clerk known for his advocacy for press freedom and democratic values in Kenya. Recently, he condemned the government's directive to withdraw advertising from Standard Group PLC, arguing that such actions threaten the independence of the media and undermine the hard-won freedoms that Kenyans fought for against dictatorship.
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Azimio coalition Executive Director, Philip Kisia, said that by appending his signature on the document, the county boss indirectly admitted incapacity to carry out functions earmarked for the governor.
Sakaja on the spot as calls for resignation intensify
Kenya· 2026-02-18
Former Nairobi Town Clerk Philip Kisia was named executive director.
Oburu slams Uhuru over Azimio reshuffleKenya· 2026-02-11
Former Nairobi Town Clerk Philip Kisia also assumed the role of Executive Director.
Azimio power struggle intensifies as ORPP fails to ratify changesKenya· 2026-02-07
Philip Kisia described Mohamed Ibrahim as a man whose values never shifted and praised his principles.
Justice Ibrahim stood for truth, colleagues say as he's laid to restKenya· 2025-12-19
Philip Kisia is the chairperson of the funeral committee for Cyrus Jirongo.
Post-mortem date for Cyrus Jirongo to be decided todayKenya· 2025-12-16
Philip Kisia is a former Nairobi Town Clerk who was present at the media briefing after Jirongo's death.
Western leaders join Kenyans in mourning political veteran JirongoKenya· 2025-12-13
The statement was echoed by policy and governance expert Philip Kisia.
Devolution at crossroads: Counties struggle with dependency and graftKenya· 2025-08-13
Nairobi politician Philip Kisia referenced a viral 2022 campaign video in which Ruto questioned why fuel in landlocked Uganda was cheaper than in Kenya, despite passing through the country.
Why William Ruto is out of his depth as he fumbles the presidencyKenya· 2025-07-28
Nairobi politician Philip Kisia referenced a viral 2022 campaign video in which Ruto questioned why fuel in landlocked Uganda was cheaper than in Kenya.
Coming unstuck: Critics say Ruto out of his depth as he fumbles the presidencyKenya· 2025-07-27Philip Kisia, a former Nairobi Town Clerk, criticized the government for suppressing media freedom.
Editors condemn withdrawal of adverts from Standard GroupKenya· 2025-03-18
