A mother shot by Kenyan riot police in
Navaisha, Kenya during the Election violence that gripped the country in January and February 2008 following the now much-disputed election result.
The price on the common 'Mwanainchi' (common man) of the troubles was terrible. Approximetly 1,500 were killed and 250,000 were internally displaced. While the peace agreement signed on 28th February 2008 has held to date, Kenya continues to face an uncertain political future. What is certain though is that the price paid by the Kenyan people will be felt for many years to come. With most regions of Kenya outside the cities now segregated along tribal lines, and with little chance of reversing this trend in the foreseeable future, it seems the scars left by the events of January 2008 will take a long time to heal. The world waits and hopes that Africa does not become the latest victim to be condemned by a very African sickness - that of inter-tribal conflict.
After completing a Postgraduate Diploma from the London College of Communication (formerly London College of Printing) in 2001, I have worked mainly from Kenya. I undertake freelance work for Reuters and have undertaken work for several charities including Save the Children. WHO and the Clinton Foundation.
I have been published in various international publications, including the New York Times, Observer and the Independent in the UK.
I am currently represented by African Pictures (africamediaonline.com) based in South Africa.
