Brian was born and raised on Rusinga Island in Kenya’s Lake Victoria, in a fisherfolk family, whose daily life revolved around the lake.
From a young age, Brian spent much of his time in the water, competing in swimming races and practicing traditional hook-and-line fishing. Although he initially dreamed of becoming a pilot, his aspirations shifted after his first ferry journey across Lake Victoria – an experience that sparked a fascination with navigating the marine world.
After high school, he planned to pursue Maritime Navigation at the Technical University of Mombasa, but was instead enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Marine Resource Management. Here he developed a strong foundation in marine ecology and biodiversity with his undergraduate research examining the impacts of human activities on sea turtle nesting habitats in South Coast Kenya.
Following graduation, Brian worked with conservation organisations and environmental consultancies, coordinating projects in sea turtle conservation, environmental education, fisheries management, and community-based marine conservation .
In 2024, he joined Okcoral Aquaculture Coral Farm in Israel as a Coral Technician, gaining hands-on experience in coral husbandry and aquaculture. In 2026, he was selected as a Fellow of the Matumbawe Hai Innovators Lab in Tanzania, where he worked on innovative coral reef restoration solutions with coastal communities.
In 2026, Brian returned to one of his longstanding passions – sea turtle conservation – by joining ORP Kenya as a sea turtle biologist. In this role, he collects Photo-ID data, supports scientific research in Diani, and contributes to community outreach initiatives.
