I’m certain you’re familiar with the wildebeest migration that happens annually between the Mara and Serengeti – the 7th wonder of the world. Just like you, I didn’t know about the humpback whale migration that happens around the same time – July to September – off the Kenyan coast. More about the whales in the …
Hey Treasury, Why Steal From Me?
The Kenyan government has officially joined the list of people who do not want me to prosper.
Shooting in Kakuma for BASF
It’s the largest refugee camp in the world, and home to some of the most resilient people I’ve ever met. Many have walked through fiery experiences, emerged strong, and are now rebuilding their lives one day at a time. And for several thousands attending schools in Kakuma, education is their change to re-write their destiny.
Bye Bye Nairobi National Park?
In the only wildlife park within a capital city, giraffes are no longer the tallest creatures.
Camping at Lake Ellis
Located on the eastern slopes of Mt Kenya in Meru County at 3,470m asl, Lake Ellis possesses a beauty that will captivate anyone daring enough to take the journey there. Here’s some tips I gathered from a camping trip there last February.
Protecting Lamu’s Fragile Ecosystem
Lamu’s pristine beaches, Swahili architecture and cultural festivals have adorned tourism brochures and attracted visitors for hundreds of years. But for the residents of this archipelago, there is more to Lamu than the attractions that have made it a World Heritage Site.
KCAA Update on Drones
This morning, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority held a media briefing on the status of remote piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) in Kenya. Here are the highlights.
Tour d’Afrique!
I’ve always considered motorised transport the best way to explore new places. Get in, gas up, pick a destination, go! The downside is that a car cocoons you from the environment, making you more a tourist and outsider, almost snobbishly telling those you pass on the road ‘Look at me looking at you feeling pity …
Bawa Hope’s New Collection for 2018
I’ve always shied away from fashion assignments, preferring documentary photography because I’m not the greatest person when it comes to directing models. So when Nzilani from Bawa Hope called and asked me to shoot their new line of jewellery, my first thought was to recommend someone else. Then I thought, ‘Why not?’. I got out …
Rumuruti Livestock Market
If you live in Nyeri, Nyahururu or Nakuru, there’s a huge chance that this is where your meat comes from.
Great Grevy’s Rally 2018
Towards the end of 2017, Onetouch received an invite to participate in the 2018 Great Grevy’s Rally. Eager to earn our stripes, we said yes and as January came to a close, we ventured into northern Kenya to participate in the national census of Grevy’s zebra.
Fighting Poverty in Marsabit
It’s one of Kenya’s most beautiful counties, blessed with rich cultures, wildlife and landscapes that are a treat for anyone venturing into northern Kenya. Malnutrition, poor agricultural practices and poor infrastructure have invited poverty and left the residents of Marsabit unable to take advantage of economic opportunities as vast as the county. FH Kenya have stepped in to change this.
Sneaking up on a Rhino to Photograph it
I’ve done some crazy things to get a good photo; this was the wildest!
Uhuru Kenyatta’s 2nd Inauguration
It was a pleasure being on the frontline of a significant moment in Kenya’s history, thanks to IMG Kenya and the doors that pursuing my passion have opened for me. I was called upon to cover the second inauguration of Kenya’s fourth president on 28th November 2017 at the Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi.
Tips for Shooting Wildlife in Nairobi National Park
Here are some pointers to help you get better images when shooting wildlife in Nairobi National Park.
Mid-week Trip to Hell’s Gate
On trips like these, I appreciate the ability pursuing passion and not profit has given me. While many other Nairobians were stuck in rain traffic or caught up in clouds of tear gas from anti-IEBC demonstrations, I was engulfed in fresh air and sandwiched by beautiful landscapes, in the company of great friends and amazing wildlife.
Tips to Help Plan a Road Trip
I’ve been part of a team that has been planning Onetouch road trips since 2012. I’d now like to share some of the knowledge I’ve gathered while on the job.
#OnetouchLive Lake Chala
Located on the south eastern slopes of Kilimanjaro and sitting on the border of Kenya and Tanzania, I’ve always considered Lake Chala to be the best doof mpararo location in East Africa. Last August, I got a chance to experience it again with Onetouch during one of our monthly photographic expeditions.
Nairobi National Park, Randomly
Last Thursday, out of the blues that engulfed Nairobi after tensions from the General Election, I got an urge to return to the Nairobi National Park to shoot wildlife. I shared the idea with friends from Onetouch and Friday morning, we met at the NNP Lang’ata Road Gate at 6am.
Shooting Kenya’s General Elections
19.6 million Kenyans registered to vote at this year’s General Elections. Before most of them got in line, I visited two polling centres in Nairobi to see how the day had started.