‍ ‍Visual stories that spotlight issues facing Africa and inspire action

Sandra Ruong’o

is a photographer, filmmaker, and communications professional based in Nairobi, Kenya. She uses documentary photography and visual storytelling to explore the social and political realities shaping African communities. Through photography, film, and public engagement, she creates stories that amplify underrepresented voices and inspire dialogue and action.

Her work has been featured in leading Kenyan media outlets including Nation Media Group and Standard Group.

Sandra has collaborated with international research institutions and development organizations to document community experiences and support research communication. Her work has contributed to projects involving International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (sandflies), Augustana University, Iowa State University, and the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization on crop disease (CBSD) affecting farmers in East Africa.

She has also worked on global health storytelling initiatives with The End Fund, Boston University, Great Lakes University of Kisumu, and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology through the Pamoja Together project.

Her collaborations extend to international organizations including the UN Women (Geneva), The END Fund, Ashden (PowerUp), New Energy Nexus, Gatsby Africa, BBC Storyworks, Rewild Africa, Diakonie Katastrophenilfe, RACIDA, Candid Local, Akina Mama Wa Afrika.

Based in Nairobi, Sandra can be reached at: ruongosandra@gmail.com

https://nation.africa/kenya/news/gender/photojournalist-gives-women-a-voice-in-conservation-3761414

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001460890/on-climate-change-current-and-historical-emitters-must-act-responsibly

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sso/?content=eyJpdiI6ImFlV0huaWgrTG1ZWXNNMWNFYkl2OWc9PSIsInZhbHVlIjoiWEJtZ

(https://www.apsnet.org/members/engagement/oip/Documents/A4%20Case%20Study%20Poster%20APS%202015%2C%20USA.pdf)

(https://sites.bu.edu/pghs/kenya-project/pamojatogether/)

https://www.facebook.com/UN.Geneva/videos/647965319614891

https://powerupnow.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/PowerUp_Kenya-Policy-Briefing_web.pdf

https://endfund.org/impact-stories/blood-transfusions-are-a-lifeline-for-visceral-leishmaniasis-patients-in-kenyas-turkana-county/

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Mar 11, 2026

What You Need to Know About Kala-azar.

Mar 11, 2026

Kala-azar is a disease of places, not people. It's found in specific pockets around the world, often in rural and poor regions. The map of the disease is constantly changing, but the highest numbers of cases are found in seven countries: Brazil, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan. These nations consistently account for approximately 90% of the global cases of visceral leishmaniasis

Mar 11, 2026

Mar 19, 2024

Renewed Hope as Curtains Close on UNEA-6

Mar 19, 2024

UNEA-6 has established new benchmarks for environmental governance. They address all the concerning environmental problems: how to mine metals to save the environment, reduce pollution from chemicals, stop desertification, clean the air, protect oceans and rivers, and assure that even during wars, the environment will be safe. Similar resolutions are the first steps to make new laws and policies throughout the world.

Mar 19, 2024