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.
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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?
Time to switch careers?
Some say photography careers are coming to an end. Are they?
Welcome to Beira!
Touring Mozambique’s second most important port city after Maputo.
How to Obtain a Reimportation Permit from KRA at JKIA
The Kenya Revenue Authority recently issued a directive on declaration of valuable items you intend to return with to Kenya after your departure. Here is the simple process and my experience.
This is Addis
After spending a week filiming in Hawassa and Semera, I spent a day touring the Ethiopian Capital and this is what I captured.
Touring The Pod One
I’ve always been a fan of small homes. So when posts about The Pod One filled my timeline, I made a point of visiting the launch event in Naivasha.
Filming a Community Health Worker Documentary in Wouloufiena, Mali
In many African countries, Community Health Workers form the backbone of national health systems. Without people like Founèba Traoré who move door to door providing medical care in their communities, many people would have to travel for many kilometres to receive healthcare. This is her story.
WRC Safari Rally 2023
I managed to shoot on only one day this year because of new daddy duties. Here is how it was like.
All the Buzz About eBee
If you’ve spotted a courier on a bicycle moving really fast without breaking a sweat – they were most likely on an eBee – a Kenyan-built e-bike that is disrupting two wheeled transport and delivery as we know it.
My Favourite Stories from 2022
From over 34,800 photos and video clips shot in 2022, totalling 12TBs of data, these are my favourite stories.
GoDown Arts Centre Refurbishment Begins
It has been home to an ever growing and freshening breed of visual and performing artists since it’s 2003 inception and is now set to receive a much needed revamp.