Philo Ikonya
Kenyan writer and journalist, human rights activist · Kenya · On the map · Writers · Born 1959 · age 67
Philo Ikonya is a writer, journalist and human rights activist from Kenya. Her articles and books often cover the current political situation in Kenya. She was the president of Kenya's branch of PEN, the international association of writers.
Philo Ikonya is read about 2 times a day, in 15 languages.
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About this person
After several arrests for her activism and a severe beating in 2009 while in police custody, she left Kenya in political exile.
Country
Kenya
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1959 · age 67
