Philip Boateng Kessie

Education: B.A Communication Studies, UCC (2014-2018) Google News Initiative, AFP Digital Investigation Techniques (2023) Lab Course In Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation (2024)

Experience: Reporter, Graphic Communication Group Limited (2018-2019), Scooper News (2020-2022), YEN.com.gh (since 2022)

Philip Boateng Kessie started writing for YEN.com.gh in 2022 and is the Head of the Human Interest desk. He has over six years of experience in journalism and graduated from the University of Cape Coast in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Philip previously served as a reporter for Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL) and as a content writer for Scooper News. He has a certificate in Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: philip.kessie@yen.com.gh.

3164 articles published since 01 Nov 2022

Author's articles

Ghanaian student in US cries out over inability to pay fees, risks not graduating despite 3.7 GPA

People

a month ago

Agradaa: TV3 journalist Ronald Walker appeals to Mahama to pardon the embattled evangelist

People

a month ago

Agradaa's jail sentence confirms a powerful prophecy delivered one month ago, video trends

People

a month ago

Unlocking global trading opportunities: IUX's expansion into Ghana

Business and Economy

a month ago

University of Ghana student laments as COVID-19 cases surge, shares how lecturers fail to wear nose masks

People

a month ago

National Day of Prayer: Muslims in Ghana spotted dancing to gospel songs, video evokes joy

People

a month ago

UPSA student handbook on campus dress policy pops up, Ghanaians left in disbelief

People

a month ago

Social media is buzzing after a video went viral showing students at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, being removed from class over indecent dressing.

Okatakyie Afrifa checks his end of semester results, rejoices in video

People

a month ago

Broadcaster and outspoken media personality Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah has got tongues wagging since he went public with his academic performance at GIMPA

Tech in Twi finds faults with increased data bundle allocations, shares his findings

People

a month ago

Tech in Twi has raised objections regarding the increased data bundle allocations across all telecommunication networks in Ghana which took effect on July 1, 2025.

Cardinal Turkson lands in Ghana ahead of National Day of prayer & thanksgiving, gets a hero's welcome

People

a month ago

Cardinal Peter Turkson arrived in Ghana for the first time after he took part in the conclave that saw the election of a new Pope. He received a warm welcome

Wode Maya schools Okatakyie Afrifa, Asante bloggers, calls them out in a series of tweets

People

a month ago

Ghanaian Vlogger Wode Maya has stirred controversy following a series of tweets he made in the aftermath of the King of Eswatini, King Mswati's, visit to Ghana.

Makafui Awuku: Meet the Ghanaian innovator making roofing sheets from recycled plastic waste

People

a month ago

Ghanaian man Makafui Awkuku founded a company that reduceds plastic waste by transforming what many dispose of trash into products like roofing sheets.

Samuel Naamgwinaa: Presidential Pitch winner develops automated drying bed for farmers

People

a month ago

A Ghanaian student of UMAT is aiming to transform the agriculture sector and ease the burden of farmers with his innovative automated drying bed system.

Lordina Mahama: First lady shows humble side, connects with mourners at funeral

People

a month ago

Lordina Mahama has earned the admiration of many after a video of her surfaced online at a funeral service. Ghanaians have praised them for their humility