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Meet the Inaugural 2021 African Conservation Voices Media Lab: Kenya Fellows
Castor Rotich
Castor is a visual storyteller with a deep and abiding love for the natural world - especially where Kenya is concerned.
He has more than 7 years of experience in documentary photography. His greatest ambition is to use his visual storytelling as a conservation and advocacy tool for the natural world.
Castor is a visual storyteller with a deep and abiding love for the natural world - especially where Kenya is concerned.
He has more than 7 years of experience in documentary photography. His greatest ambition is to use his visual storytelling as a conservation and advocacy tool for the natural world.
Dianah Nyabwari Jim
Dianah Nyabwari Jim is wildlife enthusiast, ecologist, conservationist and passionate traveller with vast experience having worked as a volunteer at Ol Pejeta Conservancy as an Ecological and Monitoring Officer. She pursued BSc. Wildlife Management at the University of Eldoret.
She is passionate about applying extensive knowledge of conservation practices to protect regional wildlife and specialize efficiently using allocated resources in achieving conservation goals. She is a skillful communicator and observer proficient in implementing preventative conservation measures whenever possible.
Currently she is working as a Wild Idea Officer at TonyWild, which is a photo led platform adept at creating wildlife conservation awareness by use of still images as well as films. Traveling throughout the year to pursue the furthest expanses of conservation, Diana works to capture stories that inspire humans to consider their relationship with nature, while promoting the preservation of wild places everywhere.
Dianah Nyabwari Jim is wildlife enthusiast, ecologist, conservationist and passionate traveller with vast experience having worked as a volunteer at Ol Pejeta Conservancy as an Ecological and Monitoring Officer. She pursued BSc. Wildlife Management at the University of Eldoret.
She is passionate about applying extensive knowledge of conservation practices to protect regional wildlife and specialize efficiently using allocated resources in achieving conservation goals. She is a skillful communicator and observer proficient in implementing preventative conservation measures whenever possible.
Currently she is working as a Wild Idea Officer at TonyWild, which is a photo led platform adept at creating wildlife conservation awareness by use of still images as well as films. Traveling throughout the year to pursue the furthest expanses of conservation, Diana works to capture stories that inspire humans to consider their relationship with nature, while promoting the preservation of wild places everywhere.
Dibblex Lesalon
Dibblex Lesalon is the founder and host of Boots on the ground podcast, an interview style podcast that focuses on addressing three main issues including; Wildlife conservation, biodiversity preservation, and climate change. With a degree of Tourism management under his belt from Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya, Dibblex is passionate and knowledgeable about what he does. Having grown up in a small town called Narok neighboring the Maasai Mara national reserve, he developed a keen interest in wildlife and people from a very young age.
Dibblex did his final year University project in Namunyak Conservancy, Samburu County in 2017, to assess the level of host community participation in the development and management of Tourism. This fueled his passion for conservation further and over the years, Dibblex has been fortunate enough to hold various roles in the tourism and hospitality industry in Kenya his last one working as a reservations officer at the Safari and Conservation Company in Nairobi up until Covid-19.
Dibblex’s goal is to amplify African voices in the conservation space. His long term vision is to get to the ground and do stories about exemplary men and women who are going out of their way to do all they can to ensure that our wildlife, key habitats, and people survive and thrive across Africa.
Dibblex Lesalon is the founder and host of Boots on the ground podcast, an interview style podcast that focuses on addressing three main issues including; Wildlife conservation, biodiversity preservation, and climate change. With a degree of Tourism management under his belt from Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya, Dibblex is passionate and knowledgeable about what he does. Having grown up in a small town called Narok neighboring the Maasai Mara national reserve, he developed a keen interest in wildlife and people from a very young age.
Dibblex did his final year University project in Namunyak Conservancy, Samburu County in 2017, to assess the level of host community participation in the development and management of Tourism. This fueled his passion for conservation further and over the years, Dibblex has been fortunate enough to hold various roles in the tourism and hospitality industry in Kenya his last one working as a reservations officer at the Safari and Conservation Company in Nairobi up until Covid-19.
Dibblex’s goal is to amplify African voices in the conservation space. His long term vision is to get to the ground and do stories about exemplary men and women who are going out of their way to do all they can to ensure that our wildlife, key habitats, and people survive and thrive across Africa.
Dylan Habil
Dylan Habil is a Kenyan film director, producer, and author. He has received several awards and nominations for the films which he directed, including the awards for Best Production Designer in the Eldoret Film Festival. He is also the founder of ALLDAY STUDIOS, a media collective dedicated to supporting and creating indie productions.
"I founded and successfully manage a film production company where we link up with fellow creatives to create compelling stories, and love being an early stage employee at Ol Pejeta conservancy, a global role model in conservation, where I can make an impact.
I'm the team lead at ALLDAY STUDIOS and generally I oversee all stages of production. I love creative engagements, turnarounds, and strategically being part concept development process and fueling growth. I love balancing the two sides of every creative system (supply and demand) - creating demand and making it rain through development and execution, and also driving excellence in operations/fulfillment.
Dylan Habil is a Kenyan film director, producer, and author. He has received several awards and nominations for the films which he directed, including the awards for Best Production Designer in the Eldoret Film Festival. He is also the founder of ALLDAY STUDIOS, a media collective dedicated to supporting and creating indie productions.
"I founded and successfully manage a film production company where we link up with fellow creatives to create compelling stories, and love being an early stage employee at Ol Pejeta conservancy, a global role model in conservation, where I can make an impact.
I'm the team lead at ALLDAY STUDIOS and generally I oversee all stages of production. I love creative engagements, turnarounds, and strategically being part concept development process and fueling growth. I love balancing the two sides of every creative system (supply and demand) - creating demand and making it rain through development and execution, and also driving excellence in operations/fulfillment.
Felixie Kipng'etich
Felixie is an independent documentary filmmaker and storyteller based in Kenya. He's had the privilege of developing films for non-profits in East Africa while also serving as a wildlife film and photography expedition assistant instructor. Felixie has previously worked with organisations such as B Lab East Africa where he has developed short-form documentaries that seek to sensitise communities on sustainability and nature communication issues.
He holds certifications from world-leading institutions such as WildCRU among others.
He is currently working with Kenya Wildlife Trust as the lead community communications consultant. He seeks to drive impact while also learning better ways of being creative, inclusive, and interactive in his work.
The interactions he has had while facilitating various training programmes and masterclasses within the wild have pushed and motivated him to be better at impacting his wildlife and community conservation skills with the younger generation of Africans. Driven by the vision to create solutions to conserve the environment that appeals to the youth and tell stories of nature - his mission is to explore this incredible world, learn everything he can, and share powerful, impactful stories that will eventually save our planet.
Felixie is an independent documentary filmmaker and storyteller based in Kenya. He's had the privilege of developing films for non-profits in East Africa while also serving as a wildlife film and photography expedition assistant instructor. Felixie has previously worked with organisations such as B Lab East Africa where he has developed short-form documentaries that seek to sensitise communities on sustainability and nature communication issues.
He holds certifications from world-leading institutions such as WildCRU among others.
He is currently working with Kenya Wildlife Trust as the lead community communications consultant. He seeks to drive impact while also learning better ways of being creative, inclusive, and interactive in his work.
The interactions he has had while facilitating various training programmes and masterclasses within the wild have pushed and motivated him to be better at impacting his wildlife and community conservation skills with the younger generation of Africans. Driven by the vision to create solutions to conserve the environment that appeals to the youth and tell stories of nature - his mission is to explore this incredible world, learn everything he can, and share powerful, impactful stories that will eventually save our planet.
George Mimano
In every respect, I am an idealist, a man on a mission. I have always liked stories, words and images hove always come alive in my mind and through them, I have met strangers who become family, discovered the hidden and explored the unknown. With time, the more stories I listened to, the more I realized there were some stories I did not hear a lot of. Stories of love, of hope and of faith especially in the African context, these ore the stories I set off to tell.
In every respect, I am an idealist, a man on a mission. I have always liked stories, words and images hove always come alive in my mind and through them, I have met strangers who become family, discovered the hidden and explored the unknown. With time, the more stories I listened to, the more I realized there were some stories I did not hear a lot of. Stories of love, of hope and of faith especially in the African context, these ore the stories I set off to tell.
Janeserah Mukundi
Born and raised near Karura forest, nature has always been my fascination. The monkeys, the birds, and wildlife in general always provided me with an escape from reality. The wild showcases perfection, and learning how to co-exist with wildlife is a necessity if we are to preserve them for future generations to enjoy. With a BSc in Wildlife Enterprise and management, my background in research and primate conservation, and my passion for wildlife and habitat conservation, I believe stories can be used to spark interest in wildlife and promote their conservation and welfare as well as promote peaceful co-existence.
Born and raised near Karura forest, nature has always been my fascination. The monkeys, the birds, and wildlife in general always provided me with an escape from reality. The wild showcases perfection, and learning how to co-exist with wildlife is a necessity if we are to preserve them for future generations to enjoy. With a BSc in Wildlife Enterprise and management, my background in research and primate conservation, and my passion for wildlife and habitat conservation, I believe stories can be used to spark interest in wildlife and promote their conservation and welfare as well as promote peaceful co-existence.
Jonathan Odongo
Jonathan Odongo is the founder of Kenya Environmental Education Network, which aims to advance environmental learning and inspire action and lifelong stewardship of the environment in Kenya. He has ten years of experience in environmental and wildlife conservation. In his spare time, Jonathan writes both fiction and nonfiction, often weaving environmental issues in his stories to stir interest, share ideas and pass on key information in a simple language to inspire environmental action. Through Dongo Media, he produces video content to raise awareness and promote understanding of conservation issues. Odongo holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Education from Kenyatta University, Nairobi.
Jonathan Odongo is the founder of Kenya Environmental Education Network, which aims to advance environmental learning and inspire action and lifelong stewardship of the environment in Kenya. He has ten years of experience in environmental and wildlife conservation. In his spare time, Jonathan writes both fiction and nonfiction, often weaving environmental issues in his stories to stir interest, share ideas and pass on key information in a simple language to inspire environmental action. Through Dongo Media, he produces video content to raise awareness and promote understanding of conservation issues. Odongo holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Education from Kenyatta University, Nairobi.
Karim Kara
Karim is a Kenyan born self taught photographer and filmmaker. He started out his young adult life as a budding Ornithologist when he discovered his passion for telling wildlife and conservation stories through videos and stills. Whilst still passionate about birds and nature and having accumulated awards for his wildlife and nature photography, Karim's ambition to make his viewers ask themselves broader questions through his human interest and conservation & wildlife stories is what drives his inspiration.
Karim is a Kenyan born self taught photographer and filmmaker. He started out his young adult life as a budding Ornithologist when he discovered his passion for telling wildlife and conservation stories through videos and stills. Whilst still passionate about birds and nature and having accumulated awards for his wildlife and nature photography, Karim's ambition to make his viewers ask themselves broader questions through his human interest and conservation & wildlife stories is what drives his inspiration.
Kefa Oluoch
Kefa is a Director, Cinematographer and Editor. Since 2010 he has been engaged in the Kenyan film and television industry as a Cinematographer, Director and Editor. In 2010 Kefa was the Assistant Director for the feature film Togetherness Supreme winning African Movie Academy Awards 2010,Best International Feature Film – Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2011,Global Landscape Award – Cinequest Film Festival 2011. His work has also been recognized by Zanzibar film festival and Kalasha awards runners up Best editing and Best cinematography,He was also awarded Best Cinematography 2019 Machawood Film Festival.
He thoroughly enjoys the process of shooting & cutting images to tell an entertaining, captivating and engaging story He was actively involved in wildlife shows like the Gauntlet series for NatGeo wild (USA) ,SafariLIVES Wildearth Tv (South Africa) and also a similar show for SABC (South Africa),He has also graced the kenyan local Tv with his skills working on shows like Tusker Project Fame,Selina,Topstory Africa,Naswa,Coke studio,etc He has also done several TVC such as Microsoft I do,Snickers Chocolate,KCB infomercial,Trust Condom,Unilever,Safaricom,Airtel kenya,Galaxy Chocolate,Sportpesa etc He has also Directed live concerts in Kenya for Akon,The Game,SWV,Antony Hamilton,2Chains.Ty Dollar Sign,Konshens,Wizkid,Burnaboy, Miss world Kenya,Miss world Tanzania,World Cup tour Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda etc.
Kefa is known for his uncompromising devotion to quality and is firmly committed to the development and progression of a loyal film culture in Kenya and he takes great pleasure in maintaining a standard of excellence in every task he undertakes.
His passion is in telling compelling wildlife stories that will impact communities all over the world.He is an advocate for change and believes In the power of using visuals to bring change.
Kefa is a Director, Cinematographer and Editor. Since 2010 he has been engaged in the Kenyan film and television industry as a Cinematographer, Director and Editor. In 2010 Kefa was the Assistant Director for the feature film Togetherness Supreme winning African Movie Academy Awards 2010,Best International Feature Film – Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2011,Global Landscape Award – Cinequest Film Festival 2011. His work has also been recognized by Zanzibar film festival and Kalasha awards runners up Best editing and Best cinematography,He was also awarded Best Cinematography 2019 Machawood Film Festival.
He thoroughly enjoys the process of shooting & cutting images to tell an entertaining, captivating and engaging story He was actively involved in wildlife shows like the Gauntlet series for NatGeo wild (USA) ,SafariLIVES Wildearth Tv (South Africa) and also a similar show for SABC (South Africa),He has also graced the kenyan local Tv with his skills working on shows like Tusker Project Fame,Selina,Topstory Africa,Naswa,Coke studio,etc He has also done several TVC such as Microsoft I do,Snickers Chocolate,KCB infomercial,Trust Condom,Unilever,Safaricom,Airtel kenya,Galaxy Chocolate,Sportpesa etc He has also Directed live concerts in Kenya for Akon,The Game,SWV,Antony Hamilton,2Chains.Ty Dollar Sign,Konshens,Wizkid,Burnaboy, Miss world Kenya,Miss world Tanzania,World Cup tour Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda etc.
Kefa is known for his uncompromising devotion to quality and is firmly committed to the development and progression of a loyal film culture in Kenya and he takes great pleasure in maintaining a standard of excellence in every task he undertakes.
His passion is in telling compelling wildlife stories that will impact communities all over the world.He is an advocate for change and believes In the power of using visuals to bring change.
Kennedy Kariuki
Kennedy Kariuki's penchant for adventure and the protection of nature has led him to work on different projects in East Africa focusing on issues ranging from wildlife research and management to community capacity building and public-private partnerships. He is a trained ecologist and has worked on different mammalian species spanning from cetaceans and primates to his current focus on large carnivores in the Meru Conservation Area in Kenya. Storytelling is an extremely useful tool in Kennedy's work, particularly in highlighting relationships between people and nature. This course will therefore be an important addition to his toolbox and he is keenly looking forward to making the most of the wealth of experience and knowledge at the ACV Media Lab.
Kennedy Kariuki's penchant for adventure and the protection of nature has led him to work on different projects in East Africa focusing on issues ranging from wildlife research and management to community capacity building and public-private partnerships. He is a trained ecologist and has worked on different mammalian species spanning from cetaceans and primates to his current focus on large carnivores in the Meru Conservation Area in Kenya. Storytelling is an extremely useful tool in Kennedy's work, particularly in highlighting relationships between people and nature. This course will therefore be an important addition to his toolbox and he is keenly looking forward to making the most of the wealth of experience and knowledge at the ACV Media Lab.
Kiki Cheptoo Ng’ok
Kiki Cheptoo Ng’ok is a documentary filmmaker and speaker engaged in the pursuit of nuanced storytelling around African people, environment, societies and cultures. In seeking the “untold” African stories and the complexities around them, she hopes to highlight connections that exist between indigenous Africans, their landscapes, fauna and flora. Based in Kenya she works locally but thinks globally, recognizing how important it is that Africans tell their own stories using different platforms.
A 2019 National Geographic Explorer, she was also a participant in the inaugural class of the National Geographic Field Ready program and the 2020 Jackson Wild-Kenya Virtual Summit.
She sees the giraffe as her totem animal.
Kiki Cheptoo Ng’ok is a documentary filmmaker and speaker engaged in the pursuit of nuanced storytelling around African people, environment, societies and cultures. In seeking the “untold” African stories and the complexities around them, she hopes to highlight connections that exist between indigenous Africans, their landscapes, fauna and flora. Based in Kenya she works locally but thinks globally, recognizing how important it is that Africans tell their own stories using different platforms.
A 2019 National Geographic Explorer, she was also a participant in the inaugural class of the National Geographic Field Ready program and the 2020 Jackson Wild-Kenya Virtual Summit.
She sees the giraffe as her totem animal.
Marete Selvin
Marete Selvin is a freelance multimedia journalist based in Nairobi Kenya. Mainly focusing on Gender issues, Environmental matters and Conservation. In doing this she works with team members to develop and implement multimedia projects, including video production showcasing creativity and originality. She is also involved in developing concepts, messages and story lines.
Marete Selvin is a freelance multimedia journalist based in Nairobi Kenya. Mainly focusing on Gender issues, Environmental matters and Conservation. In doing this she works with team members to develop and implement multimedia projects, including video production showcasing creativity and originality. She is also involved in developing concepts, messages and story lines.
Martha Mutiso
I’m Martha Mutiso, a freelance tour guide, conservation photographer and filmmaker based in Nairobi, Kenya. I am passionate about nature, conservation and ecotourism. I have extensive experience working with numerous communities in the tourism and conservation fields. I am inspired by life, colour, and nature and love to embrace life in all forms. I feel more alive in nature where there’s always a new story to witness and share through photography, film and writing. My work has been published in various platforms; and is a reflection of the places, wildlife and people that inspire me.
I’m Martha Mutiso, a freelance tour guide, conservation photographer and filmmaker based in Nairobi, Kenya. I am passionate about nature, conservation and ecotourism. I have extensive experience working with numerous communities in the tourism and conservation fields. I am inspired by life, colour, and nature and love to embrace life in all forms. I feel more alive in nature where there’s always a new story to witness and share through photography, film and writing. My work has been published in various platforms; and is a reflection of the places, wildlife and people that inspire me.
Martin Shungoh
My name is Martin Shungoh, I am from Nakuru, Kenya. I study in Kenyatta University, Nairobi. I am a part-time Broadcast Engineer & Web and Applications Developer. I got introduced to conservation storytelling by my close peers, and became an novice photographer, as well as take in projects in support of wildlife conservation.
My hobbies are hiking, photography, writing and reading.
My name is Martin Shungoh, I am from Nakuru, Kenya. I study in Kenyatta University, Nairobi. I am a part-time Broadcast Engineer & Web and Applications Developer. I got introduced to conservation storytelling by my close peers, and became an novice photographer, as well as take in projects in support of wildlife conservation.
My hobbies are hiking, photography, writing and reading.
Mashirima Kapombe
My name is Mashirima Kapombe, an award winning journalist with 10 years of experience in the media industry. My experience cuts across TV, Radio and Digital reporting, currently working as a Reporter and News Anchor with Royal Media Services, Citizen TV.
I am passionate about human interest stories that touch on conservation, governance, gender, youth & children affairs.
My passion is to tell stories that not only inform and Educate but also inspire and build a lasting impact among the target audience.
I believe that stories well told and with a purpose can result in behaviour change and impact lives.
Being a Kiswahili Enthusiast, I purpose to tell more stories in our native Kiswahili language so that the message gets to the local mwananchi at the grassroot. I look forward to learning more on how to tell good impactful stories through this workshop as well as understanding more on matters of conservation.
My name is Mashirima Kapombe, an award winning journalist with 10 years of experience in the media industry. My experience cuts across TV, Radio and Digital reporting, currently working as a Reporter and News Anchor with Royal Media Services, Citizen TV.
I am passionate about human interest stories that touch on conservation, governance, gender, youth & children affairs.
My passion is to tell stories that not only inform and Educate but also inspire and build a lasting impact among the target audience.
I believe that stories well told and with a purpose can result in behaviour change and impact lives.
Being a Kiswahili Enthusiast, I purpose to tell more stories in our native Kiswahili language so that the message gets to the local mwananchi at the grassroot. I look forward to learning more on how to tell good impactful stories through this workshop as well as understanding more on matters of conservation.
Maurice Oniang'o
Maurice Oniang'o is a versatile Freelance Multimedia Journalist and Documentary Filmmaker based in Nairobi, Kenya. He has produced for highly rated Television programs such as Tazama, Project Green, NTV Wild and Giving Nature a Voice. He has also produced content for National Geographic, Africa Uncensored, Al Jazeera (AJ+), Africa.com, 100 reporters, Journalists for Transparency (J4T) among others.
Maurice has gone through various trainings on documentary making, photography and writing in-depth articles; among them Investigative Journalism (RNTC- Netherlands), Documentary Filmmaking (MEDEVA), Investigating Wildlife Crime (National Geographic), Financial Journalism (Bloomberg Media/Strathmore University), Investigate 101 (Africa Uncensored). He is also a National Geographic Explorer.
He has a keen interest on stories about conservation, wildlife crime, corruption, health, education and human rights. He has won various awards including: Environmental Reporter of the year TV- AJEA 2015, Thomson Foundation Young Journalist of the Year (FPA-London), among others.
Maurice Oniang'o is a versatile Freelance Multimedia Journalist and Documentary Filmmaker based in Nairobi, Kenya. He has produced for highly rated Television programs such as Tazama, Project Green, NTV Wild and Giving Nature a Voice. He has also produced content for National Geographic, Africa Uncensored, Al Jazeera (AJ+), Africa.com, 100 reporters, Journalists for Transparency (J4T) among others.
Maurice has gone through various trainings on documentary making, photography and writing in-depth articles; among them Investigative Journalism (RNTC- Netherlands), Documentary Filmmaking (MEDEVA), Investigating Wildlife Crime (National Geographic), Financial Journalism (Bloomberg Media/Strathmore University), Investigate 101 (Africa Uncensored). He is also a National Geographic Explorer.
He has a keen interest on stories about conservation, wildlife crime, corruption, health, education and human rights. He has won various awards including: Environmental Reporter of the year TV- AJEA 2015, Thomson Foundation Young Journalist of the Year (FPA-London), among others.
Mwikali Ndambo
I have always loved the power that stories wield and as a creative, I love the diversity it adds to the creative process - today I could be telling the story of a pride of lions in the Mara, tomorrow it could the story of a cocoa farmer in Sao Tome. And my choice of medium is just as varied...photography, film, writing, podcasts, art...Stories are the windows to worlds that I might not otherwise experience and as a story teller my hope is to invite others into these world's as well. And if I'm able to impact lives positively and inspire some good too in the process, well then, have a seat and take a listen because have I got a story for you...
I have always loved the power that stories wield and as a creative, I love the diversity it adds to the creative process - today I could be telling the story of a pride of lions in the Mara, tomorrow it could the story of a cocoa farmer in Sao Tome. And my choice of medium is just as varied...photography, film, writing, podcasts, art...Stories are the windows to worlds that I might not otherwise experience and as a story teller my hope is to invite others into these world's as well. And if I'm able to impact lives positively and inspire some good too in the process, well then, have a seat and take a listen because have I got a story for you...
Neville Agesa
Neville Agesa a wildlife specialist, he is involved in the following research (ecological monitoring and environmental assessment); Conservation education (dissemination of conservation information to the public, community conservation (community relations and reducing human wildlife conflict community conservations projects. Neville holds a Diploma in community wildlife management from Kenya wildlife service’s training institute. Neville helps conservationist to collect data, monitor species and their habitats and do outreach programmes thereby providing useful information for sound conservation and decision-making process in turtle conservation. Neville is a self-inspired motivated and outgoing nature lover with a heart of conservation.
Neville Agesa a wildlife specialist, he is involved in the following research (ecological monitoring and environmental assessment); Conservation education (dissemination of conservation information to the public, community conservation (community relations and reducing human wildlife conflict community conservations projects. Neville holds a Diploma in community wildlife management from Kenya wildlife service’s training institute. Neville helps conservationist to collect data, monitor species and their habitats and do outreach programmes thereby providing useful information for sound conservation and decision-making process in turtle conservation. Neville is a self-inspired motivated and outgoing nature lover with a heart of conservation.
Norah Rotich
Norah Rotich was born in Salawa, Baringo County.She is a photographer and conservation storyteller. She is a Nature Environment and Wildlife Filmmakers (Wild women media lab) fellow. As a teenager she always had a keen interest in wildlife and environment conservation. She now advances this childhood dream by telling stories through lens of her camera. She hopes to inspire people from her community and continent at large to take an active role in telling conservation stories and play a part in protecting and preserving our wildlife and its habitat.
Norah Rotich was born in Salawa, Baringo County.She is a photographer and conservation storyteller. She is a Nature Environment and Wildlife Filmmakers (Wild women media lab) fellow. As a teenager she always had a keen interest in wildlife and environment conservation. She now advances this childhood dream by telling stories through lens of her camera. She hopes to inspire people from her community and continent at large to take an active role in telling conservation stories and play a part in protecting and preserving our wildlife and its habitat.
Peter Ndung’u
Peter Ndung’u is an award winning visual storyteller from Nairobi, Kenya with a passion for documenting and sharing nature, wildlife and people stories using photography and film as his preferred mediums. His journey has seen him document stories and work across Africa for 6 years. His work has also been featured on global platforms and publications such as CNN, QZ and National Geographic in addition to being exhibited on several occasions. Peter’s work focuses largely on travel, documentary and lifestyle content which he often showcases on his online platforms. His goal is to ultimately get people to learn more about nature, wildlife and culture while getting people to travel and get involved in actively conserving the beauty that Africa has to offer.
Peter Ndung’u is an award winning visual storyteller from Nairobi, Kenya with a passion for documenting and sharing nature, wildlife and people stories using photography and film as his preferred mediums. His journey has seen him document stories and work across Africa for 6 years. His work has also been featured on global platforms and publications such as CNN, QZ and National Geographic in addition to being exhibited on several occasions. Peter’s work focuses largely on travel, documentary and lifestyle content which he often showcases on his online platforms. His goal is to ultimately get people to learn more about nature, wildlife and culture while getting people to travel and get involved in actively conserving the beauty that Africa has to offer.
Rachel Wambui
Rachel Wambui is a communication, public relations & media professional.
She has worked in the Kenyan print media for the past 10 years, focusing on human/society centric stories that highlight trends on health, wellness, travel, community development, the environment and sustainability.
Wambui is currently the senior communication officer at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, a community-model conservancy at the foothills of Mt.Kenya best known for its status as a UNESCO Heritage site and a thriving rhino sanctuary.
Her day-to-day job entails curating and managing the Lewa brand and story across different media platforms, with an aim to be catalyse successful conservation approaches in the region. Wambui’s hobbies include reading, hiking/climbing and contemplating the state of the planet.
Rachel Wambui is a communication, public relations & media professional.
She has worked in the Kenyan print media for the past 10 years, focusing on human/society centric stories that highlight trends on health, wellness, travel, community development, the environment and sustainability.
Wambui is currently the senior communication officer at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, a community-model conservancy at the foothills of Mt.Kenya best known for its status as a UNESCO Heritage site and a thriving rhino sanctuary.
Her day-to-day job entails curating and managing the Lewa brand and story across different media platforms, with an aim to be catalyse successful conservation approaches in the region. Wambui’s hobbies include reading, hiking/climbing and contemplating the state of the planet.
Samuel Thuku Kamau
I am an accomplished Filmmaker based in Nairobi County, who is enthusiastic about telling stories that’ll change the World for the better.
I have had numerous opportunities to work with different companies which I always find richly experiential and eye-opening. Last year, I started working with the Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association which exposed me to the World of conservation in different parts of Kenya that I instantly fell in love with.
My main goal is to be the Voice of nature and tell conservation stories that will encourage people to build their relationship with nature, explore for themselves as well as conserve wild spaces.
In my free time, I enjoy watching nature documentaries, traveling to new and exciting places and writing.
I am an accomplished Filmmaker based in Nairobi County, who is enthusiastic about telling stories that’ll change the World for the better.
I have had numerous opportunities to work with different companies which I always find richly experiential and eye-opening. Last year, I started working with the Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association which exposed me to the World of conservation in different parts of Kenya that I instantly fell in love with.
My main goal is to be the Voice of nature and tell conservation stories that will encourage people to build their relationship with nature, explore for themselves as well as conserve wild spaces.
In my free time, I enjoy watching nature documentaries, traveling to new and exciting places and writing.
Shazaad Kasmani
Born and raised in Kenya, I am a Wildlife Cameraman experienced working Kenyan National Parks and Marine Parks. I feel most at home when i'm out in nature and am passionate about filming and photographing both Wildlife and Marine life. I love displaying their unique behavior, their extraordinary natural habitats and showcasing the fascinating lives that they live.
My work has been published by National Geographic and other recognised international media. My fondness for natural history inclines me to also write and publish articles & photographs for various locally based newspapers, international magazines and conservation organizations. Being regularly out on location in the Kenyan wilderness, I have developed a sixth sense when it comes to animal behavior and have also offered my expertise to other international wildlife documentary filmmakers and researchers. One of my proudest achievements was when I was appointed by the Kenya Wildlife Service as an Honorary Game Warden after years of dedication to saving distressed and injured wildlife, leading conservation projects, law enforcement and also educating the public on our country's wildlife heritage.
Born and raised in Kenya, I am a Wildlife Cameraman experienced working Kenyan National Parks and Marine Parks. I feel most at home when i'm out in nature and am passionate about filming and photographing both Wildlife and Marine life. I love displaying their unique behavior, their extraordinary natural habitats and showcasing the fascinating lives that they live.
My work has been published by National Geographic and other recognised international media. My fondness for natural history inclines me to also write and publish articles & photographs for various locally based newspapers, international magazines and conservation organizations. Being regularly out on location in the Kenyan wilderness, I have developed a sixth sense when it comes to animal behavior and have also offered my expertise to other international wildlife documentary filmmakers and researchers. One of my proudest achievements was when I was appointed by the Kenya Wildlife Service as an Honorary Game Warden after years of dedication to saving distressed and injured wildlife, leading conservation projects, law enforcement and also educating the public on our country's wildlife heritage.
