Philip Kinisu Promotes His Autobiography at Muthaiga Golf Club
Former Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) chairman Philip Kinisu continued promoting his new autobiography, The Interrupted Accountant, just days after its official launch in Nairobi.
Kinisu hosted a special Club Night at the Muthaiga Golf Club, drawing over 100 golfers, senior accountants, and corporate leaders. The evening celebrated his decades-long career in accounting and public service, as well as his passion for golf.
Several speakers lauded Kinisu’s professional journey and integrity. Muthaiga Golf Club Captain Eric Malonza praised him for his distinguished service as an anti-graft champion, while Prof. Elizabeth Kalunda Muvui, Chairperson of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), commended him for his commitment to good governance.
Prof. Kalunda also encouraged Kinisu to pursue the Fellow Certified Public Accountant (FCPA) designation, the Institute’s highest professional honor awarded to members who have demonstrated leadership and made substantial contributions to the profession.
Kinisu, who once chaired PwC’s Africa Board, said the book was his way of preserving his story and inspiring others.
“We all have a story to tell, and I chose to tell mine by putting it in writing to immortalize it,” he said.
“I think the book might entertain or motivate some. I leave that to your judgment.”
A respected figure in Kenya’s accounting circles, Kinisu has been a Muthaiga Golf Club member for 41 years. His career spans over 35 years, including his time as a lecturer at Strathmore University in the 1980s and early 1990s, where he mentored many young accountants.
The Interrupted Accountant, published by Free Press Publishers, traces his life from his rural upbringing in Malaha Village, Bungoma County, to his rise to the top of Kenya’s accounting profession. It also explores his personal passions, family life, and retirement journey.
The softcover retails at KSh 2,500, while the hardcover edition sells for KSh 3,000.
Kinisu shared that writing the book required vulnerability, as he opened up about personal experiences to make his story as authentic and relatable as possible.
The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Central Bank of Kenya Governor Kamau Thugge, and ended with Kinisu signing copies of the book for guests.
