Waiting for the Dentist
A woman awaits for medical assistance at the a dentist’s office in Mwanza, Tanzania.
A woman awaits for medical assistance at the a dentist’s office in Mwanza, Tanzania.
A man crosses the busy and dangerous Thika Road near Ruaraka in the outskirts of Nairobi.
A bodaboda operator carries a woman on his bike near Kasusu in the outskirts of Fort Portal in Western Uganda.
A customs check point sign at the Malaba Border between Kenya and Uganda.
A man walks past the Customs Check sign at the Malaba border crossing between Kenya and Uganda.
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Pedestrians cross a street in the City of Tshwane/Pretoria, South Africa
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
Two men pushing a hand cart (mkokoteni) battle through traffic despite the presence of a high speed KCB Safari Rally vehicle passing nearby.
A mother holds her son’s hand as they await passing vehicles to clear before crossing Thika Road in Kasarani.
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