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A documentary cinematographer, camera operator and a KCAA licensed drone pilot with a passion for human-centered, sustainability, and nature-driven stories. I’ve had the opportunity to work extensively across Kenya, collaborating with NGOs, conservation organizations, and development agencies to create visual narratives that inspire action and foster positive change.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent
Work Experience
Cinematographer / Camera Operator / Drone Pilot at Prowl Limited
June 27, 2018 - June 27, 2025Worked as a camera operator and drone pilot for World Research Institute project, documenting the Kijabe Forest restoration project through impactful ground and aerial visuals. The story follows a woman who practices agroforestry and leads reforestation efforts in her community.
Worked as a camera operator and drone pilot for One Tree Planted project in Marsabit, capturing the community-led landscape restoration efforts.
I collaborate with the team as a camera operator and cinematographer in the creation of impactful visual stories that support humanitarian causes, forest restoration, and wildlife conservation efforts.
Cinematographer / Camera Operator / Drone Pilot at Space for Giants - Wildlife Conservation / Mount Kenya Trust - Forest Conservation
August 9, 2023 - October 16, 2024Produced film documentaries addressing human-wildlife conflict between elephants and farmers in Laikipia, Kenya. Created documentaries for the 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge to raise funds for forest conservation efforts. Documented ranger operations for Mount Kenya Trust, highlighting their protection work in the Mount Kenya ecosystem. Collaborated with conservation teams to capture impactful biodiversity preservation visuals.
Cinematographer / Camera Operator / Drone Pilot at Black Leopard Film Project
May 8, 2024 - April 16, 2025Collaborated with cinematographers to document the elusive black leopard and its interactions with the Samburu ecosystem. Filmed on-ground and aerial footage focused on the relationship between wildlife and indigenous local communities.
Cinematographer / Camera Operator / Drone Pilot at Folklore Films
March 10, 2021 - August 1, 2023I worked with Folklore Films as a cinematographer and drone pilot on a countrywide documentary project capturing government development initiatives across Kenya. My role involved filming on the ground and from the air, visually telling impactful stories of infrastructure, community empowerment, and national progress. The project highlighted how these initiatives are transforming lives in both rural and urban communities across the country
Camera Operator / Editor / Cinematographer / Director of Photography / Drone Pilot at Amaizing Maasai Girls Project
June 22, 2024 - January 15, 2025I worked as a camera operator, cinematographer and drone pilot on a project for the Amazing Maasai Girls Project, documenting their efforts to support girls’ education within Maasai communities. The filming captured the impact of scholarships and mentorship programs that empower young girls to pursue education, helping them overcome cultural and economic barriers in Laikipia Kenya.
Camera Operator / Cinematographer / Director of Photography / Drone Pilot at Wunder Pictures
February 2, 2022 - October 12, 2022I worked with Wunder Pictures as a cinematographer and drone pilot on Insha, a documentary filmed in Nairobi that explores the creative journeys of local artists who are blending traditional music and art with modern influences. The film showcases how these artists utilize their craft to preserve and redefine cultural identity in contemporary urban spaces.
Cinematographer / Camera Operator / Drone Pilot at Rhino Ark
February 3, 2025 - March 3, 2025I worked as a cinematographer and drone pilot on a project with Rhino Ark in Eburru Forest, documenting their community-led conservation efforts. The film focuses on promoting road safety among local motorcyclists through helmet distribution and training, while also raising awareness on the importance of protecting Eburru Forest. It highlights how conservation and community welfare are interconnected, showing how safeguarding lives and the environment can go hand in hand.
Cinematographer / Camera Operator / Drone Pilot at Lion Landscapes
February 16, 2023 - August 24, 2023I worked as a cinematographer and drone pilot on a project with Lion Landscapes, in collaboration with Oxford University, documenting efforts to support pastoralist communities through the construction of predator-proof livestock enclosures (bomas). The film showcases how these reinforced bomas protect livestock from predators like lions, reducing human-wildlife conflict while fostering coexistence and contributing to lion conservation in northern Kenya.
Cinematographer / Camera Operator / Drone Pilot at Roam Electric
September 16, 2022 - January 26, 2024I worked as a cinematographer and drone pilot on a documentary-style advert for Roam Electric, showcasing their innovative electric motorcycles designed to offer sustainable mobility solutions in Kenya. The film highlights how Roam’s electric bikes are reducing carbon emissions, lowering operational costs for riders, and contributing to environmental conservation while empowering local communities with clean, efficient transport.
Education
Bachelor of Business Information Technology at Jomo Kenyatta University
May 7, 2014 - May 11, 2018I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Information Technology from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), which has equipped me with a strong foundation in technology, data management, and problem-solving. These skills complement my work in filmmaking, especially in areas like digital storytelling, media production workflows, drone operations, data handling, and managing digital assets for large-scale documentary projects. My background bridges the gap between technology and creative storytelling.
Qualifications
KCAA Drone Pilot License
June 8, 2022 - November 16, 2022I successfully completed the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) drone licensing training, majoring in film applications. This certification, which is a legal requirement for operating drones commercially in Kenya, equipped me with skills in safe drone operations, airspace regulations, and aerial cinematography. It ensures that I operate professionally, responsibly, and in compliance with national aviation laws while delivering high-quality aerial content for film and documentary projects.
Exploring Conservation (National Geographic)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024I completed the Exploring Conservation course by National Geographic, which focuses on the intersection of nature, conservation, and storytelling. The course deepened my understanding of conservation challenges and equipped me with skills to craft impactful stories that inspire action and raise awareness about protecting wildlife, ecosystems, and communities. It strengthened my approach to using visual storytelling as a tool for conservation advocacy.
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Non-Profit Organization, Other
A project we filmed for Africa Yoga Project of 12 people up to something bigger than themselves take a 10-day service experience in Kenya with the Africa Yoga Project. They leave behind important resources to bring wellbeing to more people across the continent and take home with them a new sense of community.
Attached is a link to my Impact Storytelling documentary cinematography and photography. !https://www.twine.net/signin
The 10to4 event is like an assembly factory where each person behind the scenes plays a huge role in ensuring that the event goes well in terms of execution, timing, safety measures, guiding and keeping the riders hydrated as they weave their way across the wild terrains of Mount Kenya, Ngare Ndare and Borana Conservancy.
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