Samson Otieno

Samson Otieno is a freelance Photojournalist and documentary photographer based in Nairobi, Kenya. He was born and raised in Kibera where he documents the everyday life of ordinary people. His work focuses on daily life, environmental, cultural, political, and socio-economic activities of day-to-day life. Samson's involvement in the selection panel for the African Resilience in the Wake of a Pandemic campaign demonstrates his recognition within the photography community and his commitment to using his talent to address pressing issues and collaborating with organizations like Bobby Pall Photography and the MasterCard Foundation during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. He is a contributor for the Associated Press. He was also chosen as one of 21 award-winning international photographers to exhibit at @aw-galerie the Apfelweingalerie, Frankfurt, Germany. His photography has been the only place where he can open up his soul and expect his imaginations, and ideas and change the global perception of different cultures, social statuses, es, and economic values