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Waiting for the Dentist

Waiting for the Dentist

A woman awaits for medical assistance at the a dentist’s office in Mwanza, Tanzania.

Crossing

Crossing

A man crosses the busy and dangerous Thika Road near Ruaraka in the outskirts of Nairobi.

Road From Fort Portal

Road From Fort Portal

A bodaboda operator carries a woman on his bike near Kasusu in the outskirts of Fort Portal in Western Uganda.

Customs Check

Customs Check

A customs check point sign at the Malaba Border between Kenya and Uganda.

Customs Check

Customs Check

A man walks past the Customs Check sign at the Malaba border crossing between Kenya and Uganda.

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Pedestrians

Pedestrians

Pedestrians cross a street in the City of Tshwane/Pretoria, South Africa

Walk Through Kampala

Walk Through Kampala

The Will of Hope

For it is with the will in my heart that I walk this path
Knees weak, heart weak, soul weak
But push I must
Strive I must
A second ticking, is a moment lost
A day gone, an opportunity passed
No time to cry
No time to weep
No time to look back
I push on
I [...]

Hustling Oranges

Hustling Oranges

Today or Never

Hallo? Habari? Dana esteline? Sawubona?
I send these greetings to you.
Will you please, will you may
Will you take one or two?

These oranges sweet. Oranges are bright.
They’ll soon be gone
No longer ripe

Kwaheri. Goodbye. Veloma. Sala kahle.
No thanks. I do not want
Perhaps, maybe another day
I’ll buy them all for lunch

Yes oranges sweet. Oranges are bright.
But sorry [...]

Waiting at the Lights

Waiting at the Lights

Non-Stop

Is it time? Is it not?
Shall I go? Shall I stop?
Destiny take me unto tomorrow
Guide and lead me over
Show me upon which path to follow
Hope make me stronger
Faith carry away this sorrow
Freedom be my savior
Let me be. Let me go
Set me free. Stop me not!

Photo: Passenger mini vans in Kampala await the traffic lights to [...]

When Will the Bus Arrive?

When Will the Bus Arrive?

Commuters along Nairobi’s busy Thika Road await for buses and matatus. The dusty Thika Road has been under construction for more than a year.

Meeting Delivery Deadlines

Meeting Delivery Deadlines

Two men pushing a hand cart (mkokoteni) battle through traffic despite the presence of a high speed KCB Safari Rally vehicle passing nearby.

Waiting to Get Across

Waiting to Get Across

A mother holds her son’s hand as they await passing vehicles to clear before crossing Thika Road in Kasarani.

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