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Decision 2013

by mwarv March 4, 2013

We made history today by voting in the first elections under a new constitution, and going against the international media’s prophesies of fighting each other.

To show the naysayers that Kenya has moved on from 2007’s chaos, I joined Mutua and Efi at seven polling stations in Nairobi and saw thousands of Kenyans choosing peace.

Uhuru Park, 0650hrs. He had just come from voting. Canon 7D. 50mm (EF 50mm f/1.4 USM) 1/250sec at f/2.0, ISO 800

Uhuru Park, 0650hrs. He had just come from voting. Canon 7D. 50mm (EF 50mm f/1.4 USM) 1/250sec at f/2.0, ISO 800

Uhuru Park, 0651hrs. He had flown all the way from Maryland to cast his vote then return to the USA. Canon 7D. 50mm (EF 50mm f/1.4 USM) 1/640sec at f/2.0, ISO 800

Uhuru Park, 0651hrs. He had flown all the way from Maryland to cast his vote then return to the USA. Canon 7D. 50mm (EF 50mm f/1.4 USM) 1/640sec at f/2.0, ISO 800

Moi Avenue Primary School, 0947hrs. The longest queue we saw. It went twice round the school perimeter and then some. Canon 60D. 60mm (EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM) 1/640sec at f/8.0, ISO 320

Moi Avenue Primary School, 0947hrs. The longest queue we saw. It went twice round the school perimeter and then some. Canon 60D. 60mm (EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM) 1/640sec at f/8.0, ISO 320

Moi Avenue Primary School, 1012hrs. We spotted this guy at three different polling stations. Who was stalking who? Canon 60D. 24mm (EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM) 1/2000sec at f/4.0, ISO 200

Moi Avenue Primary School, 1012hrs. We spotted this guy at three different polling stations. Who was stalking who? Canon 60D. 24mm (EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM) 1/2000sec at f/4.0, ISO 200

Moi Avenue Primary School, 1041hrs. One enthusiastic voter. Canon 60D. 32mm (EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM) 1/640sec at f/6.3, ISO 200

Moi Avenue Primary School, 1041hrs. One enthusiastic voter. Canon 60D. 32mm (EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM) 1/640sec at f/6.3, ISO 200

Technical University, 1131hrs. Voters wait patiently to exercise their democratic right. Canon 60D. 55mm (EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM) 1/250sec at f/4.0, ISO 200

Technical University, 1131hrs. Voters wait patiently to exercise their democratic right. Canon 60D. 55mm (EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM) 1/250sec at f/4.0, ISO 200

Technical University, 1155hrs. Voters wait patiently to exercise their democratic right. Canon 60D. 35mm (EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM) 1/1250sec at f/5.0, ISO 640

Technical University, 1155hrs. Voters wait patiently to exercise their democratic right. Canon 60D. 35mm (EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM) 1/1250sec at f/5.0, ISO 640

Technical University, 1156hrs. Voters are silhouetted in the shade of City Square Post Office as they wait co cast their votes. Canon 60D. 24mm (EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM) 1/640sec at f/5.0, ISO 640

Technical University, 1156hrs. Voters are silhouetted in the shade of City Square Post Office as they wait co cast their votes. Canon 60D. 24mm (EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM) 1/640sec at f/5.0, ISO 640

Kibera DO's Office, 1239hrs. Mothers and fathers with infants, seniors and the disabled got preferential treatment and didn't have to queue for long to vote. Canon 7D. 100mm (EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM) 1/320sec at f/3.2, ISO 250

Kibera DO’s Office, 1239hrs. Mothers and fathers with infants, seniors and the disabled got preferential treatment and didn’t have to queue for long to vote. Canon 7D. 100mm (EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM) 1/320sec at f/3.2, ISO 250

Kibera DO's Office, 1249hrs. Babies for hire: there were unconfirmed reports of people borrowing babies to get preferential treatment at polling stations. Canon 7D. 135mm (EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM) 1/2500sec at f/3.2, ISO 640

Kibera DO’s Office, 1249hrs. Babies for hire: there were unconfirmed reports of people borrowing babies to get preferential treatment at polling stations. Canon 7D. 135mm (EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM) 1/2500sec at f/3.2, ISO 640

Olympic Secondary School, 1325hrs. This is the only polling station where we heard complaints of voting delays that were caused by faulty voting equipment. Canon 60D. 24mm (EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM) 1/500sec at f/5.0, ISO 100

Olympic Secondary School, 1325hrs. This is the only polling station where we heard complaints of voting delays that were caused by faulty voting equipment. Canon 60D. 24mm (EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM) 1/500sec at f/5.0, ISO 100

Makadara Primary School, 1513hrs. Fellow photographer @AmungaTheGreat states his cause. Canon 60D. 32mm (EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM) 1/250sec at f/5.0, ISO 100.

Makadara Primary School, 1513hrs. Fellow photographer @AmungaTheGreat states his cause. Canon 60D. 32mm (EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM) 1/250sec at f/5.0, ISO 100.

2 Comments

  1. francusi

    March 8, 2013 at 11:59 am

    Peace is all captured and evident in the shots. The decision to keep most of them in B&W brings out an atmosphere of calm & tranquility. Great Shots Mwarv!

  2. Mark

    April 1, 2013 at 11:34 pm

    totally inspiring thanks for the shots

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