The Leo Project

01/09/2026

31/08/2026

Our last Youth Café reminded us just how important it is to create spaces where young people can have honest conversations.

This time, we talked about social media, not just as a place to scroll, but as a space to express ourselves, collaborate, tell our stories, build opportunities, and even earn.

Our panel brought a different perspective, opening up an interesting conversation about what young people can do with the platforms and tools already at their disposal.

But perhaps the biggest takeaway was also a challenge: what happens when we take these ideas beyond the conversation and actually run with them?

Nanyuki has young people with the creativity, talent and ideas to make things happen. The question is how we turn that potential into action.

We’re grateful to everyone who showed up, shared their thoughts and made the conversation what it was —and a special thank you to the Rotaract Club Nanyuki for joining us.

28/08/2026

When the monthly diabetes clinic is on, you can usually hear the laughter before you reach the room.

More often than not, Rahab Wairimu is at the centre of it—sharing a story, making someone laugh, or simply enjoying the company of others.

But behind Rahab’s laughter is a story of resilience.

Diagnosed with diabetes in 2023, Rahab initially struggled to accept her diagnosis. After her condition worsened and she spent 10 days in hospital, she began a journey of learning how to care for her health.

Today, through The Leo Project’s monthly diabetes clinic, Rahab has found more than treatment. She has found nutrition support, mental health care, affordable services, and a community that understands what she is going through.

“The healing process starts with the mind,” she says.

For Rahab, accepting her condition, asking for help, and having people around her has made all the difference.

And on clinic days, she makes sure there’s always a little laughter along the way.

26/08/2026

Over the last three weeks, through The Leo Project’s holiday programme, we’ve had the opportunity to work with 13 Grade 6 and 7 students through our Mind + Machine programme.
Mind + Machine brings together robotics, coding and mental health, giving young people space to explore both how machines work and how they understand themselves and others.
Along the way, students have been learning to code and build with robots while also developing skills in emotional awareness, teamwork, collaboration and supporting their peers.
We’re glad to have made further progress with this cohort and to see our students continue building confidence, curiosity and new skills, both in the classroom and beyond.

24/08/2026

Happy 3 years to The Caitlin O’Hara Community Health Clinic. We look forward to expanding our clinical offerings in 2027. Please share your favorite clinic memory with us in the comments!

20/08/2026

During the Mind+Machine program, students learn how to code, build and work with robots. They they also learn about something just as important: themselves.

Through the Mind side of the program, students are learning to name and understand their emotions, recognise when feelings become overwhelming, and develop healthy ways to manage them.

They’re learning that teamwork isn’t just about building something together. It’s also about listening, collaborating, looking out for one another, and knowing when to check in on a friend.

19/08/2026

Our second Perinatal Mental Health Course cohort is officially underway.

This month, 26 women joined us for the first session, creating space to explore emotional changes, maternal rights, and mental health during pregnancy.

The course is part of our Mental Health and Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health programming, made possible by Stavros Niarchos Foundation

18/08/2026

Ever wondered how creators actually make money from their pages? 

This month, we are pulling back the curtain. Real creators from TikTok, X, YouTube, Facebook & Instagram join us to break down how they built their audience, and turned it into income.

No unnecessary talk. Just real conversations on growth, monetization, brand deals, affiliate income, digital products, and the stuff nobody tells you when you’re starting out.

Whether you are building a personal brand or growing a business online, this one is for you.

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Venue: downtown
Date: 27th August 2026 (Last Thursday of the month)
Time: 5:30pm

17/08/2026

When Eustine went into labor, she did something she had never done before. She went to the hospital.

Like most women in her community, her previous births had taken place at home, without a plan for what to do if labor turned dangerous. But this pregnancy was different. 

Eustine took part in our group antenatal program. Her husband, Peter, completed our ANC program for fathers. And her mother-in-law, Grace, a Traditional Birth Companion, went through our TBC training.

So when Eustine’s labor turned difficult, the money for the delivery was already set aside, and everyone around her knew it was time to seek more advanced care.

Read the full story at the link in our bio to see why a safe birth takes more than a prepared mother.

TLP’s perinatal mental health work is made possible with the generous support of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). Stavros Niarchos Foundation

14/08/2026

It's one thing to work alongside a team. It's another to truly see them.
Before wrapping up her time with us, our volunteer Samantha gifted the team this beautiful watercolor of the Caitlin O'Hara Community Health Clinic—a reminder that behind every consultation, programme, and patient is a group of people committed to serving the community with compassion.

Thank you, Samantha, for capturing not just our clinic, but the heart of the people who make it what it is. This piece will always remind us of the moments we shared and the impact we continue to make together.