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IndependentFrom strategy to storytelling for impact
Jan. 2020Recent clients: WRENmedia, World Bank, UNDP, CGIAR, Crop Trust. A photographer, journalist, writer, editor and producer, my experience includes working across Africa for 18 years and Asia for four. I also provide strategic communications guidance to international organizations, combining compelling storytelling with impactful delivery for tailored audiences. Words, photos, audio or video published in the Guardian, BBC, Al Jazeera, Reuters Foundation.
Akazi AfricaCo-Founder
Jan. 2020Nairobi and LondonAkazi Africa works with local artisans to craft black & white Swahili architecture-inspired jewellery from upcycled bone, horn and brass.
IndependentEditor, writer and producer
Jan. 2020A photographer, journalist, writer, editor and producer, my experience includes working across Africa for 18 years and Asia for four. I cover environmental issues related to natural resource management; conflict or disasters; food security and agriculture; health and women's rights, mostly in East Africa. Words, photos, audio or video published in the Guardian, BBC, Al Jazeera, Reuters Foundation among others, and for international agencies including the United Nations and World Bank.
UN Environment ProgrammeWriter, photographer, editor
Mar. 2018 - Dec. 2019Global• Wrote, edited and managed content for UNEP Young Champions of the Earth website. • Human-interest stories on climate and environmental issues for the UNEP website. • Working with the multi-media team, I delivered high-quality copy and photos. • Promoted young entrepreneurs and documented their work for a global audience.
Bioversity InternationalCommunications lead for Africa
Mar. 2016 - Feb. 2018Nairobi, Kenya• Responsible for communicating science and managing media across 30 countries in Africa.
• Topics related to climate change, food security, natural resources and agriculture. • My work was published by the Wall Street Journal; Guardian; BBC, Grist among others.
• Managing campaigns and social media accounts on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.
Bioversity InternationalCommunications lead for Asia
Jul. 2013 - Mar. 2016Hanoi, Vietnam• Stories I pitched on topics related to climate and food security were published in the Financial Times, AFP, The Guardian and other international outlets by producing compelling photo or stories and working with journalists on their own stories. • Researching peer-reviewed papers, interviewing farmers and scientists to find unique angles on current affairs, planning logistics and site visits.
Thomson Reuters FoundationFreelance Photojournalist
Aug. 2009 - Aug. 2013Lusaka, Zambia• As a stringer, freelance photojournalist and correspondent from southern Africa for the Guardian, BBC, Reuters I covered politics, drug addiction, food security issues and climate change. • Audio-visual and photographic content was commissioned by UN agencies including UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, UNHCR, UNIC focusing on topics from climate change, food security and health to politics and economic growth.
Magic Of Zambia Guidebooks and PublishingCo-founder
Mar. 2009 - Jun. 2013Lusaka, Zambia• Documenting development work with a range of development NGOs and international organisations including UNICEF, UNHCR, WFP, UNIC and UNDP. • Raising awareness about Zambia as a tourist destination. • Highlighting the role of entrepreneurs.
Johnston PressPhotojournalist and reporter
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2009Norfolk, UK• News, features and photojournalism for weekly newspaper on a broad range of topics from crime to health, politics and economy. • Interviews and news photography including sport. • National Council for the Training of Journalist (NCTJ) certificates in media law, court reporting, local and international government and politics.
WRENmediaRadio editor, magazine editor, researcher
Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2007Suffolk, UK• Contributor to WRENmedia's New Agriculturist magazine and radio programs and assisting with BBC World Service productions. • Features, news and articles showcasing agricultural information on livestock, climate change, gender issues, biodiversity and more, with a focus on Africa. • Radio editor for Agfax radio productions. • Research for news, features and communications in agricultural development and surrounding issues, with experience working in China, Kenya, Uganda, Ghana and Nigeria.
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