A few words about your artistic journey

In 2013, I founded Mathare Foundation-an organization which has inspired artists from the Mathare slums and beyond. As an art manager, a story teller and a photographer I have been very instrumental in implementing 10 artistic projects with about 300 talented young artists from Mathare slums.

How long have you been an artist?

I have been an artist for about 13 years and my journey started at Mwelu Foundation and then Mathare Foundation.

Why did you apply for this grant? How will the grant support you?

My intention is to prove myself since this is a litmus test for my growth in the creative economy industry since accountability and transparency is a major issue affecting different professionals. To acquire resources for implementing Creativity StARTS Here by giving people stories of hope and a future through photography.

What are your concrete artistic objectives after this residency?

My main objective is scaling up of this project by including more stakeholders to look at mental health issues among other issues during this COVID 19 pandemic.