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Ayaan is an adventurer at heart, capturing the thrill of exploration through dynamic photography and cinematic videography.

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📸 Portraits of Wajir: Strength in Simplicity A st 📸 Portraits of Wajir: Strength in Simplicity

A striking moment from Wajir, Northern Kenya; a region shaped by resilience, tradition, and quiet dignity. From the richly patterned cap to the henna-tinted beard, every detail reflects a story deeply rooted in culture and heritage.
Wajir’s landscapes may be harsh and remote, but its people embody warmth, endurance, and an unbreakable spirit. 🇰🇪✨

📍 Wajir, Northern Kenya
📸 Captured during a journey through one of Kenya’s most culturally rich regions near the borders with Ethiopia and Somalia.
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Strength in the smallest moments. Wajir, Kenya - w Strength in the smallest moments. Wajir, Kenya - where resilience grows under the harshest skies.

Life in this remote region moves with a quiet, powerful rhythm.

This young child carries more than a simple  bag; she carries the resilience, dignity, and courage that define so many communities in northern Kenya.

There’s a story in her expression: one of determination, curiosity, and the strength that grows from living close to both hardship and hope. Wajir is a place where challenges are daily, but so is the spirit that rises to meet them.

More portraits and stories from my time in Wajir coming soon.

📍 Wajir County, Kenya
📸 Captured with gratitude and respect for the community.

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Welcome to Wajir - where resilience is built from Welcome to Wajir - where resilience is built from the land itself.

Wajir is a remote and rugged part of Northern Kenya 🇰🇪, close to the borders with Ethiopia 🇪🇹 and Somalia 🇸🇴.

Roughly 680 km from Nairobi and well off the usual tourist routes, reaching Wajir is an 11-hour journey across harsh, semi-desert terrain - a landscape that shapes both the lifestyle and the remarkable resilience of the people who call this region home.

The first photo captures traditional shelter built from branches, fabric, and resourceful everyday materials; a reflection of how communities here adapt to the environment using creativity, skill, and knowledge of the land.

Wajir isn’t just remote; it’s a place of strength, culture, and an enduring relationship with nature.

📍 Wajir, Northern Kenya
📸 A rare glimpse into life at the edge of Kenya’s northern frontier.
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#Kenya #TravelPhotography #Africa
Portraits from Wajir, Northern Kenya - a region wh Portraits from Wajir, Northern Kenya - a region where resilience is woven into everyday life.

There’s a quiet power in the people here… a strength shaped by the land, the climate, and a deep sense of community.

These moments capture not just faces, but each tells a special story: of culture, identity, and the beauty found in places the world rarely sees.

More portraits and stories from my time in Wajir coming soon.

📍 Wajir, Northern Kenya
📸 Faces of the frontier, where resilience is a way of life.
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Jummah Mubarak from the heart of Northern Kenya. Jummah Mubarak from the heart of Northern Kenya.

This photograph was taken at a masjid in Wajir, a remote and beautiful corner of Northern Kenya 🇰🇪 not far from the borders of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 and Somalia 🇸🇴.

There’s something captivating about the simplicity and character of the architecture here… a reminder of how deeply faith and community shape everyday life in this region.

Over the coming days, I’ll be sharing more images from my past journeys to Wajir; a place full of stories, colours, contrasts, and culture.
Stay tuned!

📍 Wajir, Northern Kenya
📸 A quiet moment of beauty captured at the masjid.
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A curious welcome from Crescent Island, Naivasha. A curious welcome from Crescent Island, Naivasha. 

Habari za asubuhi / good morning!
Nothing quite says “Karibu Kenya” like being greeted by one of Crescent Island’s most charming residents. This giraffe leaned in with the perfect mix of curiosity and confidence, reminding me why Naivasha is one of the most unforgettable wildlife spots in the country.

Up close, their gentle expressions, long lashes, and natural elegance make every encounter feel personal, almost as if they’re saying karibu to their world.

Crescent Island always delivers moments like this: raw, unexpected, and beautifully alive.

📍 Crescent Island, Naivasha, Kenya
📸 A morning greeting you can’t help but smile back at.
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