Emmanuel Jambo is a South Sudanese photographer based in

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. He is among the most sought after photographers in East and Central Africa and is popularly known for taking the official Kenyan president

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's official portrait. In 2012, Emmanuel was recognized by

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as one of the most influential photographers in Africa, and later on named the official photographer for Kenya's President

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* People from Juba People from Nakuru County 1987 births Living people Date of birth missing (living people) {{Kenya-bio-stub