Born in Kenya’s capital and raised all over the country, Dylan Habil has always considered himself a nomad.
His mum worked as a computer literacy teacher, then shifted to NGOs that worked in HIV & AIDS awareness, habitat and housing in Africa. This upbringing helped develop his strong appreciation of diverse cultures by acknowledging that stories welcome one into lived realities.
Named after prominent individuals in the art world, Dylan, grew up with movies, music and natural history documentaries (introduced by his grandmother). These experiences influenced his decision to study film and media studies.
Dylan began his professional career as an art director for a TV series, shifting between roles in film production until 2019 when he joined Ol Pejeta Conservancy. During his time there, he developed compelling narratives that mobilised funding, strengthened stakeholder engagement, and communicated the impact of conservation. Dylan has been fortunate to be part of the team documenting the efforts to save the Northern White rhinos from extinction by the Biorescue consortium.
His expert visual storytelling has earned him recognitions including fellowships with Jackson Wild, the African Wildlife Foundation, Africa No Filter, and the Sundance Institute. He is also an alumnus of the Great Lakes Creative Producers Lab, and was named among Keep Walking Africa’s Top 30 (2023).
In July 2026, Dylan joined Olive Ridley Project Kenya as Fundraising and Partnerships Officer. In this role, he drives fundraising initiatives and cultivates meaningful, long-term partnerships that support the charity’s sea turtle conservation work.
