This image won top prize in the Portraits in the News Category at the 2024 Nation Photo Awards. Here is the backstory about how it was captured.
Portraits in the News Winner – Nation Photo Awards 2024
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Dandora Waste Pickers
In April this year, I got to visit the Dandora Dumpsite in Nairobi for Global Citizen. I was capturing visuals of Solomon Njoroge and Joyce Wangari who are leaders in the Waste Pickers Association of Kenya.
Humans of Andela
We were called upon by Andela to help them tell the stories of five of their technologists who live and work out of Nairobi as part of their global ‘Humans of Andela’ campaign.
Hiking Napuru Waterfalls
Here’s what to expect when you visit one of Arusha’s top attractions.
The Importance of Educating Girls
Many girls in Muhuru Bay in Migori County do not go past Primary School. In this fishing community on the shores of Lake Victoria in Kenya, preference is given to boys’ education because educating a girl who will most likely get married and leave the family is considered a waste of money. Wiser Girls’ School …
Anti-Government Protests in Nairobi
In June, July and August 2024, Kenyans of all ages took to the streets of their respective towns to express their dissatisfaction with the country’s political leadership. This gallery is a collection of some of the images I got to capture during the demonstrations in Nairobi.
What it takes to legally fly a drone in Kenya
I’ve been a drone pilot since 2014 when drones were called quadcopters and there were no laws governing the industry. I could fly wherever I wanted with no questions asked – with police even offering me protection from crowds as they too marvelled at this ‘flying camera’. Today, drone laws are in full effect in …
Absa Kip Keino Classic 2024
It’s the most prestigious annual athletics event held in Kenya and boy was I glad to have a front row seat at this year’s competition.
2024 WRC Safari Rally Kenya Gallery
For 71 years, drivers, crews and journalists have all agreed – there’s nothing quite like the Safari Rally. Participating in it or witnessing others rally is always an unforgettable experience. This year was no exception.
Sora vs Videographers
Open AI’s Sora has flexed a good one – even before it gets released to the public. What does it’s text-to-video generative capabilities mean for videographers?
The future of photography in an AI world
AI has truly changed the game for photographers. What does the future look like for those who have relied on their cameras to earn a living?