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I grew up in Kenya until I was 18. Still today I consider the country  my home, a place to return to for a feeling of familiarity, warmth…

After completing a BA in journalism and media communication in Dublin I traveled for a year around Asia, with no real purpose but to see and feel a land and people that attracted a personal curiosity and admiration.

I began taking a real interest in photography during this journey. I had an old Canon and a bag with about sixty rolls of film.

To be able to receive people’s consents before taking that picture. To get into crowds, to walk with no real purpose at the start of the day and find one at the end. To wait or discover light, shapes.

I then returned to Nairobi and joined IRIN, a UN based news organisation for a six months internship programme.

IRIN eventually hired me for a one year contract as photo editor and assistant photographer for Iranian photojournalist Manoocher Deghati.

In 2007 I moved to Paris and found some part time work with Agence France Presse as photo editor for the international desk, while taking the occasional flight back to Kenya and doing some freelance work.

I’m currently doing a one year Master in photojournalism and documentary photography at the London College of Communication.