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"It's the wonder of them, good or bad,
those mother-hands that pet
and shape and slap,that sew you together the pieces of a better house
or life in which you'll try to live. Mother" - Erin Belieu

This is for my mum who has shaped immensely what I have become and continue becoming. Happy Mothers day

Photos from my ongoing i60+ photo project documenting my parents retirement. taken in Nyeri by @irungu_

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Peter Irungu 🇰🇪 (@irungu_) is a Kenyan photographer currently based in Nairobi, Kenya.

His works cut across documentary and editorial photography, focusing on community stories, family, work, faith, and human strength.

#RuumSpotlight

One of his most meaningful milestones has been documenting his family as a living archive for future generations. His images centre dignity and presence, blending documentary truth with editorial intention to honour people, their labour, and the lives they build.

Discover Irungu ⭐ on 54Ruum.com

#54Ruum #PeterIrungu #KenyanPhotography #TheRuumAfrica taken in Kenya by @irungu_

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I was born today, together with my late brother and while we didn't really bother too much about celebrating our birthdays, now January always seems to carry memories of a time I wish I could go back to.

January was still the month I lost my best friend, yet still I have to prepare to celebrate his life. You still have to think about an uncertain year ahead while still having to turn up for others in your life. Grief robs you of time while it reminds you of what you still have.

As a photographer I often look at all the photos I have taken myself and from my friends and family I have collected of him and still feel like I didn't take enough photos to remember him with. I hope this new year I will try and recreate those memories and re-imagine what memory looks like, to keep memories alive.

Happy Birthday bro, we do miss you dearly. by @irungu_

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Peter Irungu – Kenya 🇰🇪 | a photographer and digital artist based in Nairobi whose work focuses on portraiture and documentary photography, capturing human stories with empathy and dignity. Drawn to the strength, beauty, and individuality of everyday people, he documents individuals and communities that are often overlooked or marginalized. His work has been exhibited internationally, including at Everyday Africa (Oldenburg), the World Food Forum (Geneva), and the Kenyan Art Fair, and has received recognition from the East Africa Photography Awards, Sony World Photography Awards, GIZ Changing Transport, and the Kenya Photography Awards. He has also collaborated with global organizations such as DIAGEO, UNICEF, OXFAM, Bloomberg, Forbes, and KLM.

+i60 Abstract

"Retirement is one of the major life transitions, marking entry into a new phase shaped by financial, emotional, and social change. While retirement age varies across countries and professions, leaving work often affects identity, self-evaluation, and quality of life. Traditionally in Kenya, the extended family provided care and financial security for older generations. Today, urbanization, nuclear families, and global mobility are reshaping this social contract. As a result, retirement increasingly depends on individual preparation and coping skills.

This long-term project documents milestones in my parents’ retirement, examining how pre-retirement planning and emotional resilience influence happiness, dignity, and wellbeing in old age.”

Link in bio for complete participant info on AFF website.

#aff #affexhibitingartist by @irungu_

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9 months ago

Save the glaciers. taken in Olemayian Amboseli Cottages by @irungu_

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What a year this has been. I hope the new one brings you all the joy an happiness you are looking for. taken in Olemayian Amboseli Cottages by @irungu_

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Morning light, dew and wheat fields. by @irungu_

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From my travels. Wheat fields. by @irungu_

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9 months ago

Throwback. Studying the effects of clean energy efforts in Malawi. by @irungu_

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Studies, at any cost. by @irungu_

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9 months ago

Lake Victoria, Homabay. by @irungu_

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Victory farms Lake Victoria, Homabay by @irungu_

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