Author: Yegon

My name is Emmanuel Yegon. Trained Communicator, Passionate storyteller with a bias toward smartphone storytelling. I am the Co-Founder and Communications Director at Mobile Journalism Africa. This platform is dedicated for human interest stories and features. Ask me about #MoJo

Through the Lens: How Women are Reclaiming Their Voices and Redefining the Media Landscape In Uganda

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 by Yegon

Cameras For Girls is empowering women like Peninah Nalubega Matovu to reclaim their voices through photography. Discover how Amina Mohamed’s initiative is transforming media, storytelling, and women’s representation across Africa.

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Traveling Cinema and My Passion For Film – Cosmas Bii

April 10, 2024April 10, 2024 by Yegon

My belief presently is that films produced by the community will be consumed by that community no matter the level of saturation by foreign content and short social media content.

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Case study on the rising cases of femicide in Kenya

January 20, 2024January 20, 2024 by Yegon

In the pursuit of a society free from gender-based violence, it is imperative to address femicide as a specific challenge. This focus does not undermine the importance of addressing violence against men but seeks to create a comprehensive approach to eliminate all forms of gender-based violence by fostering inclusive conversations and taking collective responsibility.

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What Does It Mean, Changing Africa’s Narrative?

January 10, 2023February 7, 2023 by Yegon

The task ahead is therefore how to break this cycle and reframe our stories because over time, a change in perspective and frames through which we tell stories in Africa will build a new narrative for the continent.

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Through Their Lenses: Mansur Shoots to Change Africa’s Narrative

January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 by Yegon

The only way the perception of African stories can change is by US Africans telling our own stories by ourselves. We should improve in our storytelling by making sure that even if those who don’t know our stories want to tell it, we guide them through and be sure no lies or fabrications are told.

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Through their Lenses: Meet Lagos-Based Photojournalist Kunle Ogunfuyi

December 17, 2022January 3, 2023 by Yegon

I met Kunle in a year-long State Department program bringing together photojournalists from across the world to share experiences and learnings from covering the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, “A Global Moment in Time,” was part of the U.S. Department of State, International Visitor Leadership Program or IVLP and brought together 73 photojournalists from 55 countries spanning 16 time zones.

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Daniel Ogetta Writing His Passion

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 by Yegon

Dare to dream. Write these dreams on a vision board. And pray about them. And, as you wait for your time, practice just so whenever an opportunity strikes, it finds you prepared

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What you need to know about AfCFTA

June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 by Yegon

Kenya was one of first two African countries, to deposit its instruments of ratification of AfCFTA in 2018, demonstrating commitment to the landmark free trade agreement.

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Once upon a time in Kotulpough

May 20, 2021May 20, 2021 by Yegon

Albeit their circumstances, they remain united, embracing the little changes in their community one day at a time.

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When all the noise dies down

May 12, 2020May 11, 2020 by Yegon

When all the noise goes down From the daily hustles The troubles you go through daily Throughout the worries of life When all that is shut out When alone you sit to think When your heart and soul connect When all of…

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