Documentary photographer based in Nairobi Kenya Licensed drone pilot
Kenya
Joined January 2011
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Drone ops #AerialPhotography #DronePilot #KenyaAgriculture #DocumentaryPhotography #VisualStorytelling #FarmLife Trans Nzoia county
Forest Biodiversity at Work: They serve as vital nourishment for ladybugs, birds, and predatory insects.
Ecosystem Health Indicator: Shows a dynamic, multi-layered forest ecosystem actively balancing itself.
Ecosystem Engineers: They excrete sweet honeydew, which fuels local ants, pollinators, and soil micro-organisms.
SUGi Forest Maker: Michael Waiyaki @MitiAlliance
a @sugiproject
#indigenousforest
Birds use Miyawaki forests as multi-layered urban habitats for feeding, nesting, and shelter.
St Paul's Unity Forest is a 3 year old Miyawaki forest at St Pauls University Limuru Kenya.
SUGi Forest Maker: Michael Waiyaki
@sugiproject
#biodiversity
#rewilding
Inspired by the 2023 Woodland Star Forest, Rory built his own 2×3m Miyawaki mini forest with 18 native species! 🌳✨ @MitiAlliance @sugiproject
Taking self-timers in the field just to capture the true scale of this 3-year-old Miyawaki forest at St. Paul’s University, Limuru! 🌲🔥
When you’re out here solo, you do whatever it takes to get the shot—no excuses. Look at that growth! 📸💪
#MiyawakiForest #Afforestation
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CLARIFICATION ON IMMIGRATION DIRECTIVES, REGIONAL INTEGRATION AND COOPERATION WITHIN THE EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY
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The Samburu Council of Elders Association (SCEA) has declared a total end to child marriage in Samburu and issued a directive that every child in the county must be enrolled and retained in school. The declaration was made at Kisima Springs, the community's sacred ground for oaths and major declarations.
the-star.co.ke/news/2026-08-…
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It's the last day of fundraising. Thank you for the support so far; we reached $907. Support Regenerative gardens and Miyawaki forests across Central Kenya on Ma Earth! maearth.com/miti-alliance-ef…
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Round 3 ends in 48 hours.
Now is the time for a final wave of donations.
• Total donations: $897.00
• Estimated matching funds: $2,000–$2,400*
Thank you for getting us here.
Donate here: maearth.com/miti-alliance-ef…
@maearthstudio
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***Late post***
For years I have been documenting and planting indigenous trees in other people's property, school and universities.
It was about time to replicate this at home and reap the benefits of these in years to come. Happy #worldenvironmentday #impact
In July 2022, environmentalists Joan Njoki and Michael Waiyaki, through their organization Miti Alliance, partnered with ACK Kirangari Primary School to equip students with practical skills ...
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to plant and grow trees while practicing sustainable, organic farming in small spaces. By teaching students how to care for a garden.
Through modern technologies like virtual reality, they are also able to show students the pressing climate issues affecting Kenya and the world
the program fosters a deep connection to the land and highlights the vital role agriculture plays in securing the future of food... connecting daily garden care to global environmental solutions.
#Edtech
#VRinEducation
#SustainableAgriculture
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The public was told these were two completely separate projects. But on the ground, it looks like one continuous construction site.
The timing.
The scale.
The location.
The mutualistic design.
The very clear contradiction in the EIA, where the scope initially stated was for 50 buses and 100 cars and then increased dramatically to 1300 vehicles.
And now the excavation inside Nairobi National Park is already underway.
Kenyans deserve transparency and honest answers about what is happening to one of the world’s only national parks inside a capital city.
#SaveNNP
#NationalParkNotCarPark
