Anthony Ochieng Onyango

Anthony Ochieng Onyango is a Kenyan conservation photographer, filmmaker, wildlife ecologist, and National Geographic Explorer whose work uses visual storytelling to drive conservation awareness and behavior change across Africa.

Trained as a wildlife ecologist, Anthony integrates scientific research with photography and film to communicate complex environmental issues to both local and global audiences. His work spans terrestrial and marine ecosystems, with a strong focus on human–wildlife coexistence, community-led conservation, and ocean conservation in Africa.

He is known for documenting conservation stories at the intersection of ecology, culture, and people—including human–elephant interactions in Kenya, marine biodiversity and sharks in African waters, and grassroots conservation initiatives led by local communities. His approach combines field research, long-form storytelling, and education-driven impact.