Discover Top Freelancers in Kenya

Rich Allela is an award winning photographer, filmmaker & Co-Founder of Picha Images. Allela tells African stories that celebrate their culture and heritage. Allela's work has been published in several magazines and featured in news outlets such as CNN, BBC among others. A pioneer of augmented reality photo art, Allela uses technology to advance storytelling. He now champions African storytelling and aims to inspire the next generation to celebrate these heroes. Rich Allela enjoys nature walks and climbing mountains when he is not daydreaming by large water bodies.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Product Photographer
• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Sound Designer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Transcriber
• Storyboard Artist

A passionate and technically experienced documentary photographer who strives to produce contents that tell authentic stories which respect the photography subjects and their cultures while still honoring the communications need of an organization. A flexible photojournalist who loves travelling and documenting health related and socio-economic projects touching on the most vulnerable and marginalized in the community. Currently available for an assignment/contract with a dedicated organization to enable me focus my skills extensively.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer

Award winning former BBC news producer and cameraman. Produced news from more than 30 countries . Worked on big stories like the Darfur crisis, the Lebanon was, the Hajj, the Pakistan earthquake, the war in Libya, to name a few.I am from Kenya and currently living in Geneva, Switzerland. I also hold a Pakistan Origin Card that allows me visa free travel there, without restrictions. I have had Hostile Environment and First Aid training since 2003 and my last course in March 2014 just expired. Awaiting refresher training.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Reporter / Journalist

I have over two decades of experience as a fixer and radio&television journalist and producer. I have also presented and reported on a major science podcast. I have carried out news, feature and documentary assignments for various international media organisations including the British Broadcasting Corporation and National Public Radio. I also have experience working as a cameraperson including at Rogers Television in Toronto, Canada and as a cameraperson on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (Kenya).

• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

Christina was born in Russia, grew up in Germany and has lived and worked in the US, Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia and South America. She is fluent in Russian, German and English and also speaks French and Spanish. Her writing--in English--has been published in Slate, The Atlantic CityLab, HuffPo, Mail&Guardian, among others. She's also worked on video projects as a producer. With a BA in Economics, a Master of City Planning and years of experience, she writes in depth about economic development and technology, particularly in urban areas of the global South.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Fixer
• Translator
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I am a freelance journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya with a wide experience in covering of Africa’s construction, energy, water and environment sectors among others. For more than 15 years I have covered various beats for national newspapers in Kenya and lately took up freelancing fully with some of the news and feature articles have appeared in various construction magazines including Engineering News Record, World Highways, Aggregates Business International, Cement World, Bridge Design and Engineering among others.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist

I'm a journalist, worked as a reporter with Kenya's oldest private owned television station KTN from 2008-2015. And as a features reporter/script writer with CGTN between 2015-2017. I currently work as a correspondent with Deutsche Welle, covering East Africa. I have a Bachelors of Arts in Journalism and Media Studies from the University of Nairobi, that's me in a nutshell! But aside from that I am a documentary filmmaker in my spare time and willing to work on different projects (as long as I can use my camera)

• Documentary DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Translator

I am a 31 years old Kenyan documentary maker who has a passion for social-political stories as well as human innovation stories. Having been raised and brought up in Kenya, I have always been intrigued by people resilience and innovation. Despite facing hardships, they always find a way to triumph and that really inspires me to document and tell their stories. Currently I am a producer/writer for a Kenyan political satire caricature show called The XYZ Show. I am based in Nairobi, Kenya where I operate in my production company called Odios Production.

• Sound Mixer

Creative Video Editor with 8+ years of experience crafting visual narratives for individuals & organizations. A strong history of building brand value through video marketing initiatives across different platforms and formats, including short films, infomercials, documentaries and social media Passionate about building lasting partnerships, showcasing thoughts, feelings and exploring new works of art.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Colorist
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - News

My name is Samuel Wafula, a photojournalist from Kenya. I am currently a freelance photojournalist for several media houses in Kenya including Kenya Television Networks (KTN), Elevate TV Kenya, Al Huda Tv Kenya and others. I am a photographer, videographer, News and Documentary Video Editor, field producer and scriptwriter. My biggest achievements are working on TV programs that Aired on Maisha Magic, KTN, Elevate Tv Kenya and also The Kenya Girl Guides Documentary.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Drone Operator
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Social Media Producer
• Sound Mixer
• Colorist
• Creative Director
• HD Live Operator
• Full-Service Live Production
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Production Assistant
• Fixer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Translator
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Art Director
• Senior Editor
• Digital Content Creator
• Reporter / Journalist

An experienced TV producer with an in depth understanding in creating and developing content, detailed in coverage with a strong prowess in script writing and interviewing skills, proven ability to provide team spirited leadership that is extremely focused on coordinating crew to deliver quality content within stipulated deadlines and equipped with hands on ability to manage multiple tasks in the production process.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Full-Service Live Production
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Commercial DP
• Podcast Producer

I am a seasoned Field Producer,Fixer/ Photographer in Kenya with 10+ years’ experience creating and managing high-profile Documentary films, TVC & Photography. I have worked with numerous a-list Producers , talented Directors & Photographers from different parts of the World with big and small budgets . My ability to problem solve, think clearly in difficult situations and continually pull off the impossible make me an invaluable team player.

• Drone Operator
• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Translator
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Transcriber

I'm a self taught photographer and film maker based in Nairobi, Kenya. I am an approachable, friendly and a hardworking person and confident in communicating with people on all levels. I enjoy working as part of a team but am equally happy working on my own. I have experience working in hostile environments and under pressure especially working for non governmental organisations which make a larger part of my client list. I’m quick to learn and able to take directions well.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Corporate Videographer
• Post-Production Manager
• Portrait Photographer

With a keen eye for video production, I strive to tell the African story through my experiences and the love for the African continent. I have had the opportunity to travel to over ten African countries with the aim of showing Africa in its true glory, rich culture beautiful landscape and amazing people. Through video and photographs the lens and storytelling has been the best media through which I am able to archive this.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Commercial

Born in Guatemala August 21, 1984. Industrial Engineer by education. Started photography as a hobby, then moved on to filmmaking after discovering the video function on the 5D Mk II. I Have shot documentaries, commercials and delivered news packages for clients as diverse as UNDP, Coca Cola, UNEP, TED, AFP, Al Jazeera, Oxfam, as well as grassroots NGOs in 40 countries from Somalia to Haiti over the last 10 years.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Non-Fiction Film Director

Bringing a new idea to life is the most rewarding aspect of my work. During the creative process, I feel most inspired when I have a new idea and the vision to create it. By working through this process, I design and experiment to refine a particular technique. It is important to maintain an openness and flexibility to listen to the material, which can lead to new discoveries, perpetuating the creative cycle.

• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Post-Production Manager
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Full-Service Live Production
• Graphic Designer
• Production Company
• Commercial DP
• Fixer

DP and Director specialising in documentary and commercial. Broadcast Credits The Silence of Horses (documentary feature - in production) - BBC 4 Storyville Spit It Out (documentary short - 2019) - BBC Scotland Daniel Sloss: Live Shows (2018) - Netflix 6 years agency and freelance advertising experience, working for clients including Mercedes, Hard Rock Hotels, DJI, Medtronic and Visit Scotland

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

I'm a videographer with over 14 years of experience with expertise in directing, cinematography and editing. I’ve spent my career shooting and editing documentaries, music videos, TV commercials and short films. I'm capable of working independently or as a team. I enjoy collaborative projects with directors, producers, writers, agencies and institutions that share in a desire to produce something we can all take pride in.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator

Peter Ndung’u is an award winning visual storyteller from Nairobi, Kenya with a passion for sharing and documenting 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 and has also been featured on global platforms and publications such as CNN, QZ and National Geographic in addition to being exhibited on several occasions.

• Drone Operator
• Landscape Photographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Documentary DP
• Fixer

As an outstanding communicator with interpersonal and influencing skills with over 7 years of experience, I have worked with the top newsrooms in East Africa. Previously, I worked with Royal Media Service under the Citizen TV brand as a producer, reporter and news anchor and with East Africa's first local 24-hour channel; KTN News in the same capacity. I have a track record ranging from radio, reporting, moderating, social media journalism, marketing to project management.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Company
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• Social Media Producer