Hi, I’m Patrick Ngugi, a photographer based in Nairobi with a passion for storytelling that makes an impact. My work focuses on news and climate change photography—capturing the moments that matter, the stories that need to be told, and the realities that shape our world. Through my lens, I bring to light the human side of global challenges, whether it’s covering breaking news or documenting the effects of climate change on communities here in Kenya and beyond. I believe that a single image has the power to inform, inspire, and move people to action. Working with media outlets, NGOs, and other organizations, I aim to create visuals that resonate deeply and foster change. If you’re looking for powerful, story-driven photography, I’d love to explore how my work can help bring your vision to life. Feel free to take a look at my portfolio to see the world as I see it—or reach out if you’d like to connect!
What the GEO-7 Means for Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Global Economies
UNEA-7, DAY 2. Inside the UN Environment Assembly press room, three people walked to the podium carrying identical black-and-blue reports. They paused for just a second (long enough for the cameras to click) before the questions started flying. In the middle was Inger Andersen, head of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). On her left and […]
Inside the Tense Negotiations Shaping UNEA-7
The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), scheduled for December 8–12 in Nairobi, has not officially begun. But inside the United Nations compound at Gigiri, the negotiations are already underway, long before delegates take their seats for the formal opening. For the past two days, youth leaders, civil society groups, scientists, and […]
Kenya’s EV Boom Puts the Country at the Center of UNEA-7
An African Experiment in Climate Solutions Goes Global Nairobi — On a cool December morning in 2025, an electric boda-boda slips past the tree-lined perimeter of the United Nations complex in Gigiri. Delegates arriving for the seventh United Nations Environment Assembly pause briefly—not because the motorcycle is unusual, but because it is now a familiar […]
UNEA-7 Explained: What It Is and Why the 2025 Session in Nairobi Matters
What Is UNEA-7 and Why Does It Matter for Our Planet The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) is the world’s highest-level decision-making body on the environment. It was established in 2012 under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). All 193 UN Member States take part. UNEA meets every two years. Governments, ministers, NGOs, scientists, youth, […]
The Ethics of Protest Photography when Capturing Resistance
The Ethics of Protest Photography is a responsibility, not just a topic of conversation. As a photographer who documents resistance, I am divided between the desire to respect the people I photograph and the obligation to document the truth. I wonder myself, “Am I doing justice to the story?” each time I raise my camera. […]
MY MOST INTENSE MOMENTS CAPTURING THE 2024 PROTESTS
The Protests in 2024 were not just another chapter in a long history of civil unrest, they were moments frozen in time, each frame carrying the weight of hope, anger, and the human spirit. As a photographer, every click of the shutter was a decision, a heartbeat in the ongoing struggle for justice. The raw […]
risk of covering protest
The risks of covering protests as a photographer in Kenya are real, raw, and relentless. With every shutter click, you expose yourself to dangers that lurk within the chaos of the streets. As a photographer, you are both an observer and a potential target, caught between angry demonstrators, ruthless police officers, and unpredictable circumstances. I […]