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Brian Otieno

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Independent photojournalist living in Nairobi. I am @KiberaStories & @BryanJaybee email: brian@storitellah.com

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Brian Otieno’s Biography

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Brian Otieno is a freelance photojournalist and documentary photographer based in Nairobi, Kenya. He was raised in Kibera, where he documents the everyday realities of ordinary life through his photo project called KiberaStories, which he started in 2013. His passion and commitment lie in capturing the stories of the vibrant community of Kibera and attempting to look beyond the chaotic appearance of his hometown and depict a broader spectrum of life from socio-economic, cultural, political and …

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The other side of the world's biggest slum | Photography | Showcase

The other side of the world's biggest slum | Photography | Showcase

Keeping you up to beat with the latest on the global arts and culture scene.

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Learning from home in Kibera, during COVID-19

Learning from home in Kibera, during COVID-19

To support children across Kenya in continuing their education, UNICEF has been working with the government t…

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Storitellah: Eyes from Inside

Storitellah: Eyes from Inside

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How a Kenyan Power Broker Lost His Stronghold, Then the Presidency

How a Kenyan Power Broker Lost His Stronghold, Then the Presidency

In his fifth, and possibly last, bid for president, Raila Odinga failed to enthuse a crucial bloc of voters i…

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Vårdpersonal sysslolösa i Kenya - sjuka vågar inte söka hjälp

Vårdpersonal sysslolösa i Kenya - sjuka vågar inte söka hjälp

Många vågar inte ta sig hit eftersom de är rädda att smittas, säger Nelson Njenga. Han är 39 år och motsvaran…

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By Brian Otieno
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Critic of Rwandan Government Found Beheaded in Uganda The former soldier had been living in exile since 2020, and said in a video posted this month on TikTok that he feared for his life. Oct. 20, 2026, 2:15 p.m. ET A vocal critic of Rwanda’s government who fled to Uganda in fear of his life has been found beheaded, the police say.
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Cowboys and Cowgirls Light Up a Country Music Festival in Africa

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By Brian Otieno, Fredrik Lerneryd
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You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. The country music fans sang along to classic hits, drinking beer and whiskey as they tried to keep their line dancing synchronized. No memo was needed on the dress code. The Ngong Racecourse, a horse track on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, was packed with cowboys and cowgirls wearing their best western styles.
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U.S. Warns of ‘Imminent’ Atrocities in Sudanese City

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By Matthew Mpoke Bigg Verified, Brian Otieno
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U.S. Warns of ‘Imminent’ Atrocities in Sudanese City A highway running through El Obeid links Darfur in west Sudan to the east, making it a strategically significant battleground. A camp for displaced persons in El Obeid, Sudan, in January.
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