Photography changes lives through Local Guides

Google Maps contribution stories
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A young woman uses her phone in Loiyangalani, Marsabit County. Sections of this county are hard to find on Google Maps because of lack of internet accessibility.
A young woman uses her phone in Loiyangalani, Marsabit County. Sections of this county are hard to find on Google Maps because of lack of internet accessibility.315×231 18.2 KB

Thanks to fellow local guides, photography is my new way of life both as a beneficiary and contributor.

If I want to visit a new place, I look at what fellow photographers have stated about the place, I look at the photos and also the surrounding environment.

Google maps have made it easy to access any location nowadays, unlike the old times when getting anywhere was a hustle.

Even though some parts of Kenya are inaccessible through maps, we are all slowly taking photos and sharing these places as we visit.

A place like Kibera informal settlement has always received bad publicity from the stereotypes people have, but now, when we visit various parts of this huge home to many Kenyans, we get to show the side of Kibera that is vibrant and homely through our photographs.

This is the case with several estates within Nairobi, Local Guides change people’s perceptions through photos we all share on Google maps, as a community which I am proud to be a part of.

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Hello @FaithKMutegi , thank you for your post. I like so much when you underline the slow change of opinion about Kibera : this is extremely important and shows how a Local Guide contribution may have an invaluable impact on a community. Thank you :+1::pray:

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Thanks @Giuseppe75 for taking your time to read it.:slightly_smiling_face:

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Hi @FaithKMutegi it’s my pleasure Please recall to tag the person you want to reply by adding @ before the username. As I did with your username :wink: All the best Giuseppe

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@Giuseppe75 thanks for the insights.

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