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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 (8)
Apr 30, 2025 ∙ 11 min
Six Decades Later, Zambians Ask, “Were Chinese Mining Infrastructure Investments Worth It?”
My parents are from Taiwan, but I was born and raised in the U.S. and am an American passport holder. Not that it mattered. In these situations, there is nothing one can do to reshape rooted perceptions.
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Feb 26, 2025 ∙ 10 min
UAE Oil Barons “Conserve” Tanzania’s Rich Lands by Pushing Out Indigenous Communities
Thousands of Maasai were violently evicted in Tanzania as part of governmental deals with foreign companies under the guise of conservation.
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Feb 20, 2025 ∙ 8 min
Fragile, Flooded South Sudan Asks: What About Those With Disabilities?
The idea that the world is becoming a better place, and there are less and less needs in terms of humanitarian aid, is over.”
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Feb 13, 2025 ∙ 11 min
Can The Ilemi Triangle’s Forgotten Pastoralists Trade Arms for Peace?
In these desiccated plains, anything can become fodder for conflict.
“But this is all we know.”
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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.
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