Category: EVERYDAY LIFE
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Seen & Unseen- Aging with Dignity
Using photography as my a tool for social research, I document visibility, how we are seen and how we are unseen. My work is rooted in the belief that dignity and human development depend on access to economic, social, and cultural rights including and especially education, healthcare, work and the freedom to participate in culture.…
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Global Health 50/50
Growing up with vitiligo, Julie faced societal pressures to hide her skin. “Uniformity was expected, but I chose self-love.” She channelled this commitment into founding the Royal Patches Foundation, a platform that empowers people with vitiligo, albinism, and other unique skin conditions. In doing so, she transforms difference into pride, and the runway into a…
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The Lancet
My work was part of significant conversations in 2024’s The Lancet final is. An honor to see my photography contributing to some of the most critical discussions in global health and equity. The Lancet is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious medical journals. Known for its rigorous peer-reviewed content, it serves as a…
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This Is Gender
Forced to flee homeland in fear of violence and imprisonment due to his sexuality, in a country where gay sex is punishable by life imprisonment and politicians exploit homophobic rhetoric to win the ‘moral’ vote, Ryan was afraid to embrace who he was. Concealed behind his mask, he says: ‘If anyone learned about me, I…
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Kibera Fashion Week is an innovative and transformative event that celebrates the vibrant fashion scene emerging from Kibera—one of Africa’s largest informal settlements, located in Nairobi, Kenya. This event showcases the creativity, resilience, and talent of the community, redefining narratives and challenging the stereotypes often associated with marginalized spaces. At its core, Kibera Fashion Week…
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Older Not Over
#OlderNotOver is a global campaign aimed at challenging stereotypes and celebrating the diverse experiences and contributions of older adults aged 60 and above. The campaign seeks to promote a fuller, more authentic portrayal of life after 60, highlighting the vibrancy, wisdom, and continued relevance of older individuals across different cultures and societies. #OlderNotOver inspires greater…
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Next Billion Users (NBU)
The Next Billion Users (NBU) project by Google was focused on expanding digital access and fostering innovation in emerging markets. It reflected Google’s commitment to understanding the unique needs, challenges, and aspirations of people in regions where the next wave of internet users will emerge—primarily in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.In Africa 2021, I documented…
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GenZ Led Protest
The June, July and August 2024 protests in Kenya, led primarily by Generation Z activists, gained significant traction as they pushed back against economic hardships and government policies, particularly the controversial Finance Bill 2024. These youth-driven demonstrations reflected a broader frustration with high unemployment, inflation, and government inefficiencies, with many protesters demanding greater accountability and…
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Local Markets as Community Ecosystems
The Market Project was a collaborative project with Parijat Chakrabarti Of the Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise at the University of Michigan. This project explored the dynamics of local markets and how they function as ecosystems of community life. These markets, often the heartbeats of towns, tell stories of survival, commerce, and community connectivity.…
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Pollution Crisis in Dandora: Health and Survival Under Threat
In the sprawling Dandora dumpsite on the outskirts of Nairobi, a grim reality unfolds daily. Stretching over 30 acres, this open dumping ground receives waste from the entire Nairobi region. It has become an epicenter of environmental injustice, where the poorest of Nairobi’s population—residents of Korogocho, Baba Ndogo, Mathare, and Dandora—are forced to live and…
