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KC 鄭康君 (b. 1995) is a Taiwanese-American photojournalist based in Nairobi, Kenya covering how climate change exacerbates insecurity, Indigenous communities' response to development, China-Africa relations, and outdoor adventure. She uses photography as a tool for storytelling.
KC has herded reindeer in the Arctic, roasted lamb with pastoralists in the mountains of Xinjiang, hitchhiked through Tunisia, harvested honey with the Yaaku in Kenya's Laikipia North, walked the Camino de Santiago, and free-dived on the south Sinai peninsula. Her bylines include The New York Times, Bloomberg, The Christian Science Monitor, Climbing Magazine, and Al Jazeera.
Stories
Sep 11, 2024 ∙ 10 min
Perspective: Mount Kenya's Risky Adventure
As the mountain’s ecosystems weaken due to increased tourism, its future looks uncertain, especially with failing governmental stewardship.
Apr 16, 2024 ∙ 7 min
In Rural Western Uganda, A Tree-Planting Initiative Shows Signs of Life
“That’s where the love begins — from the local man. The connection increases the desire to protect them later on.”
Jan 22, 2024 ∙ 9 min
Another Day at the Courts with Kenya's Ogiek Tribe
“Without the forest, the Ogieks cannot survive. It is like removing a fish out of a lake — it will definitely die.”
Jul 18, 2023 ∙ 6 min
In the Shadow of Mumbai’s Coastal Road, Fishermen Ponder Their Future — If Any
“We don’t have any other options, we’re totally dependent on the ocean.”
Kang-Chun Cheng
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