I interviewed Philip Ochieng: This was the man I wanted to be

Author of the 5th columnist Liz Gitonga, Chairman Longhorn Publishers Francis Nyammo and veteran journalist, Phillip Ochieng hold the Fifth Columnist book, an autobiography of veteran journalist, during its launch at Stanley Hotel on August 21, 2015.[Photo: David Gichuru]

I was a research assistant for Philip Ochieng’s biography, The 5th Columnist: A legendary journalist, and I dug into his life with a fine-tooth comb.

I must state in advance that much of what is spreading on social media about Philip is either false or flattering.