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.
Category: documentary
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.
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 …
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?
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.
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.
Cape Town Photo Walk
With a couple of hours to spare at the end of a photography assignment, I decided to take a quick tour of Cape Town. This was my experience and some of the images I enjoyed capturing.
President Dr William Samoei Ruto’s Inauguration
Kenya’s fifth president took the oath of office on 13th September 2022 at a colourful celebration held at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi. Kasarani Arrival. By the time I got to Kasarani at 5.30am, thousands were already in the Stadium and thousands more were making their way in on foot, boda boda and cars to make …
Nairobi Filming / Photography Permit Process
Last week, I had to get a permit to shoot on the streets of Nairobi. The process has changed slightly from the last time I did it so here is an updated process. 1. Filming License from KFCB You’ll need to use a registered filming agent to obtain a Filming License from the Kenya Film …
Mwai Kibaki State Funeral Pictorial
Moments from the State Funeral held in honour of Kenya’s third president.
Celebrating The Great Mwai Kibaki
There are people with great mouths who say much and do little, and there are greats like Mwai Kibaki who said little and did much. That is how I choose to remember Kenya’s third president.
Five Fold Joy in Walda, Sololo
It is 10am in Walda Manyatta, a sparsely populated village in Sololo, Marsabit County. It is a cloudy morning and out in the pastures is a herd of goats – twenty something in number – a teenage girl herding them. She is doing an excellent job keeping them in one herd. Here, herding goats is …