A few words about your artistic career
In 2013, I founded the Mathare Foundation, an organisation that has inspired artists from the slums of Mathare and beyond. As artistic director, storyteller and photographer, I have been instrumental in implementing 10 art projects with around 300 talented young artists from the slums of Mathare.
How long have you been an artist?
I've been an artist for around 13 years and my career began at the Mwelu Foundation and then at the Mathare Foundation.
Why did you apply for this scholarship? How will the scholarship support you?
My intention is to prove myself as this is a litmus test for my growth in the creative economy industry, as accountability and transparency is a major issue affecting different professionals. Acquiring resources to implement Creativity StARTS Here by telling people stories of hope and the future through photography.
**What are your concrete artistic objectives after this residency?
My main objective is to intensify this project by including more stakeholders to examine mental health issues, among others, during this COVID 19 pandemic.
