Visual Storyteller | Documentary Photographer | Travel Photographer | Media Consultant

Joined May 2025
Is your running shoes clean? 😂 It seems far but it’s actually very close now, so wash those shoes tomorrow so that you don’t have any excuses when your fellows are getting good photographs on that day 📸
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At Kacoke Madit Hotel, Gulu City December 2025 In this photograph, Dr. Ambassador Olara Otunnu warmly welcomes Professor Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o, Governor of Kisumu County, Kenya, during a memorable visit to Gulu City in December 2025. In a moving gesture of cultural diplomacy, Dr. Otunnu took a moment to address the Bwola dancers who had gathered to perform a traditional Acholi dance in honor of the distinguished visitor to explain precisely who their guest was. Dr. Otunnu reminded the performers that Professor Nyong’o was not merely a visitor to Acholi land, but a son returning home. He emphasized that the Professor is a Luo from Kenya, and that Kenyan Luos are an inseparable part of the broader Luo community that extends across borders including those in Sudan and Ethiopia. His message underscored the deep historical and cultural kinship that binds the Luo peoples of East Africa, transcending modern political boundaries. The occasion was a powerful testament to the shared heritage, unity, and enduring bonds between the Acholi and Luo communities, celebrated through the vibrant rhythms of the Bwola dance a fitting welcome for a leader who is truly home. #luoheritage #LuoCulture #VisitGuluCity #Exploreuganda 📸 @fredjunior256
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Ready to capture the heartbeat of the North! December 5th is the day. I’m thrilled to document the Gulu City Marathon not just the race, but the spirit of the Greater Northern City Centre. We’re inviting everyone to come in big numbers, run, cheer, and explore Gulu. It’s going to be a beautiful day to be a photographer! @OjokOkot_ @wekesa_amos @BenOngomTweets @LoumBernard @PaLabeja @Spraggapromo #GuluCity #Marathon #Photography #ExploreTheNorth #Uganda #ExploreUganda
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Everyone romanticizes the life of a creative. They see the freedom, the passion, and the "doing what you love." But being a true creative is a double-edged sword. The positive? You see the world in colors others miss. You feel deeply, you build from nothing, and you touch souls. The negative? You feel everything deeply. The anxiety, the imposter syndrome, the crippling self-doubt, and the instability. It’s not just a hobby; it’s a beautiful curse. You have to take the agonizing lows to earn the euphoric highs. Wouldn't trade it for the world, but don't say I didn't warn you. #CreativeLife #TheStruggleIsReal #ArtistJourney #DoubleEdgedSword #CreateAnyway
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Some days I sit with my camera and realize how much this craft has taught me and how much I still don’t know. I’ve learned light, patience, timing. I’ve learned that a photograph is never just an image; it’s a heartbeat frozen, a story breathing, a soul quietly saying, “I was here.” And after everything, I’m still learning. Still humbled. Still hungry to grow. Yes, photography pays my bills, and I’ll never take that for granted. But the part that refreshes me the part that makes me fall in love with this again and again is documenting stories that connect with souls. Sitting with people, hearing their laughter, holding space for their tears, capturing the in-between moments that words can’t carry. That’s the fuel. That’s the joy. That’s the part that makes me feel alive. I’m ready to do more. More learning. More creating. More showing up for the stories that matter. Because every time I press the shutter, I’m not just making a picture I’m reminding someone that their life, their love, their story is worth remembering. And honestly? That heals me too. 📸
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Gulu weekend was full of flights😂😂 The motor Sport Rally was incredibly entertaining. See you again next year 🫡🔥
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Uganda's news cycle is a full-contact sport! One minute, the whole country is glued to the heavyweight political showdown between Otafiire and Kabanda. The next minute, Frank Gashumba drops a Shs 200million bomb on the pulpit, and suddenly the political war is old news. Now, the fake pastors are roaring at Gashumba like wounded lions. They're on radio, on TV, and in the pulpit, sweating and shouting, all because a man simply asked them to prove their miracle-working powers in a hospital ICU under verifiable conditions. Instead of queuing at Mulago to collect that half a billion, they're busy hurling insults and attacking him personally.‌ His wife, Patience Malaika, is apparently worried about the backlash, but Gashumba is unmoved, calling them "crooks" and "thugs". The man even said he'd walk out on his marriage if his wife ever attended one of those overnight prayers. That's a whole new level of dedication to the cause.‌‌ Meanwhile, the Otafiire-Kabanda feud a whole war over military ranks and political muscle is now sitting in the corner like a forgotten plate of matooke at a buffet. Uganda's attention span has been hijacked by a Shs 200million challenge that no pastor has dared to touch. The moral of the story? In Uganda, you can fight over politics, land, or even military history. But the moment a man challenges the miracle business with cash on the table, the real circus begins.
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From across Uganda, crowds filled Gulu as engines roared in tribute to Rajiv Ruparelia. 🏁🇺🇬 A powerful turnout celebrating a life that fueled a passion for motorsport. Gone, but never forgotten🕊️ #RideForRajiv #GuluCity #exploreuganda
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Today’s shots: A lady clearing the path, cars launching into orbit, and gravity humbling a few others on the way down. 😅 Watching this sport live is a blessing. Gulu City is buzzing! 🏎️ #Rally #Gulu #motorcross @Spraggapromo @acholi_inn @kcbbankug @PaLabeja @OjokOkot_ @RajivRuparelia @segamuconsults 📸 @fredjunior256
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When the streets of Gulu turn into a track! Capturing the moment the racers set off from KCB Bank for the Rajiv Ruparelia Memorial Race at Kaunda Grounds. Special appearance by City Mayor Hon. Labeja Julius. What a day for the city! UG🇺🇬@64 #GuluCity #RajivRuparelia #MotorRace #KCBUganda #CityMayorLabejaJulius #UgandaMotorsport #KaundaGrounds @PaLabeja @OjokOkot_ @RupinyRadio @WanLuoTv @newvisionwire @segamuconsults @mtnug @AskKCBUganda @KCBInKenya @RajivRallyTeam
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Uganda at 64 🇺🇬 Gulu brought the heat! 🏁 Roaring engines, beautiful drifts and pure adrenaline. Capturing these moments was so theraupic. 📸 What a blessing to call this city home! ❤️ #GuluCity #UgandaAt64 #Motorsport @Segamu14Racing @MotorsportUG @NCSUganda1 @segamuconsults
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Engines roared. My lens captured the tribute. 📸🏁 Today at Kaunda Grounds, riding in memory of Rajiv Ruparelia. His passion lives on. 🕊️ #RideForRajiv #MotocrossGulu @Spraggapromo @PaLabeja @bryanodong @OjokOkot_ @ojokacii 📸: @fredjunior256
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Fred Junior okello-Photographer retweeted
Last night's Fights was a story of passion & dedication. Bomah Hotel's own, Mr. Kaunda,emerged as the night's champion. He never let work stand in the way of his dream, staying focused throughout. His victory is proof that determination always pays off. Congs. 📸 @fredjunior256 – at Gulu, Uganda
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Its heating up here at @BOMAHHOTELLTD #GuluVsKampala boxers. – at Gulu, Uganda
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Acholi boxer giving his opponent hard time. — Night of actions, Live now at @BOMAHHOTELLTD 📸 @fredjunior256 – at Gulu, Uganda
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Gulu Boxing 🥊 Club Vs Kampala Boxing 🥊 Club Host: @BOMAHHOTELLTD Sponsored by: @fortebet_uganda 📸: @fredjunior256
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Majestic strut, royal crown 👑 The Crested Crane—Uganda’s treasure, Africa’s poised beauty. A living flag of grace. #CrestedCrane #Uganda #BirdWatching @fredjunior256
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Fred Junior okello-Photographer retweeted
My story, my journey, and my way of seeing the world—now told in print. Grateful to have my work and philosophy as a photographer documented in today’s newspaper. This one means a lot.
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