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Kinya is a psychologist, author, trainer, HIV testing service provider as well as an author.

Welcome to Kinya Gitonga’s page, where psychology meets empowerment! As an accomplished author, seasoned psychologist, experienced trainer, and dedicated HIV testing service provider, I offer a unique blend of expertise aimed at enhancing your mental well-being and empowering you to live your best life. Tune in to discover insightful discussions, practical tips, and engaging content designed to help you navigate life's challenges with resilience and confidence. By listening to my clips, you'll gain valuable insights, learn effective strategies for personal growth, and find the support you need to thrive in every aspect of your life. Join our community today and embark on a journey towards self-discovery, empowerment, and holistic well-being!"
Dm 0796037994 to get a copy of my book.

31/12/2025

2025 was a year of learning and growth for me. I spent it at Story Moja Publishers as a graduate intern, and I am proud to say I graduated from the training.

This experience shaped me in ways I will always be grateful for. I learned the discipline of storytelling, the power of words, and the responsibility that comes with telling stories that matter. Most importantly, it grounded me in African writing. Embracing our voices, our cultures, our truths, and telling our stories authentically, boldly, and with care.

As I step into the new year, I am excited about what lies ahead for us in the writing sector. More stories. More African narratives. More courage to write from where we stand.

Here’s to growth, to learning, and to the beautiful work of telling our own stories 🌍✨

29/12/2025

Ending the year with gratitude.
cheers to my girls

27/12/2025

This event reminded me why community matters so deeply to me.
Visiting the children’s home in Mathare was about presence, listening, laughter, and reminding these little hearts that they are seen and valued.

I watched smiles bloom from the smallest things. A shared meal. A conversation. Someone simply showing up. And in that space, I was reminded that healing doesn’t always come loud or grand. Sometimes it comes quietly, through consistency and care.

I’m deeply grateful to everyone who contributed, supported, and believed in this visit. You may not have been there physically, but your love was felt in every moment.
This is why Sounds Mental exists.
To hold space, to nurture hope, and to remind us that mental wellness begins with human connection.

More to come. More hearts to touch.
Thank you for walking this journey with us

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09/12/2025

Great editing doesn’t change your story. It reveals its strength. One polish can shift a piece from ordinary to unforgettable.

• Every writer needs a second pair of eyes. Not to rewrite you, but to refine you. 📚

• Behind every powerful book is careful editing. Behind every confusing one is a skipped revision.

• Let your words shine the way you intended. A good edit brings clarity, confidence, and magic. ✨

• Your draft has potential and editing gives it wings.

08/12/2025

We are live! I’m excited to finally share my website with you . A space built with purpose, passion, and heart. Explore more about my work and projects at https://kinya-gitonga.soundmental.org/ 🌿✨

04/12/2025

She got the I am sorry series. He got it because it spoke to her soul.Individuals will always find themselves in these pages long before they admit it aloud.

She got the books because they spoke to the little girl inside her who learned early to hide her tears. She opened the first chapter and felt seen. She kept reading because the words whispered the same apologies she has heard for years. The I Am Sorry series she kept accepting because the shadows of her past had taught her that silence keeps the peace.

He got the books too. He did not say much. He never does. But he read them quietly at night because the world laughs when a man says he is hurting. People tell him to toughen up. To stop complaining. To carry it like a man. So he carries it. Alone. The book became the first place he did not feel mocked for the wounds he keeps hidden underneath his shirt and behind his smile.They got the books because they needed to hear a truth they were never allowed to say out loud.
Adults rarely talk about pain in their homes.
You fear people will say you failed or be judged. The hurt keeps happening.
Even in churches where the only advice given is prayer, while the bruises remain.
The fear remains.
The shame remains.
The shadows remain.Shadows of the Past is the book people read in secret before they gather the courage to speak.
It holds the stories that grown men and women swallow every day.
Stories buried in silence for years.
Stories of survivors who finally stepped into their own truth.
Stories that show you that you are not imagining the pain.
You are not dramatic.
You are not alone.

If you have ever asked yourself whether your silence is justified, or wondered if others are living through the same hidden storms, this book gives you a place to exhale.
A place to feel understood.
A place to begin healing.
At 1500/. E copies at Xania
Nuria-Your Store

02/12/2025

Sharing joy at Kicheko Fest YMCA Central Branch
We laughed, we learned, and we leaned into healing.
From wellness through laughter, to honest conversations on GBV, to nurturing young talents through modelling . It was a beautiful reminder that wellness has many doors, and every voice matters. 💛✨

21/11/2025

Give yourself a moment to breathe. There’s a quiet, steady strength inside you that you sometimes forget, a strength that has carried you through silent battles and the weight of days that felt heavier than you could explain. You’ve walked through shadows the world will never fully understand, held in tears no one saw, and kept moving even when something deep inside you was breaking.

You’ve rebuilt yourself more times than you admit. You’ve learned to rise from disappointment and fear, and somehow you still choose hope. You still choose softness. You still choose to believe that healing is possible. That choice alone makes you powerful. Not because you are perfect, not because you never fall, but because you continue to return to yourself with honesty and courage. This is the heart of Strong From Within, learning that true resilience isn’t loud or dramatic; it’s gentle, patient, and rooted in self-compassion. It’s discovering that strength grows in the quiet places, in the moments when you choose to pause instead of break, to breathe instead of fight, to feel instead of numb.

So give yourself grace. You are not behind; you are unfolding. You are not broken; you are becoming. Every small step you take toward healing is shaping a softer, stronger version of you. And someday soon, you’ll look back and realize that even the slowest moments of growth were guiding you home to yourself.

If this speaks to your heart, Strong From Within is available as a hardcopy at Nuria Bookstore and as an ebook on Xania or dm 0796037994

19/11/2025

Synopsis of Our Wellness Talk & SMH Awards – Nov 2nd
Standing in that hall reminded me why positive reinforcement matters so much . when we affirm people, we don’t just celebrate their wins, we nourish their courage, their consistency, and their belief in who they can become.

From powerful stories to deep reflections on mental health, the day felt like a gentle reminder that healing is possible, growth is real, and hope is a muscle we can strengthen together.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, shared, listened, learned, and allowed themselves to feel. And to the award winners , your journeys are proof that kindness, resilience, and community truly make a difference.

Let’s keep showing up for one another.
Let’s keep choosing wellness.
Let’s keep reinforcing the good, loudly.
See you in the next one.

elc

11/11/2025

Day 2 | Makerere University

We explored how technology can transform care, access, and wellbeing across Africa.

One highlight was hearing from .victoria Mukami from the University of Embu, who shared her inspiring innovations in maternal healthcare and other areas. Her work reminds us that the future is not just about technology. It is about tech with purpose, tech with heart, and tech that heals.

The future is tech, yes, but it is also us the minds, hearts, and hands shaping it for good. 🌍💡
Makerere University

10/11/2025

Unlike last year when we explored early-career research in Africa, this year’s gathering hosted by Makerere University was centered on The Future of AI. I had the privilege of speaking about the localization of AI in health care, with a special focus on mental health.

We often speak about embracing technology, but true progress means localizing it, adapting innovations to our own realities, cultures, and languages so they truly serve our people. AI can transform mental health care in Africa, but only if it understands our context, our expressions of distress, and our systems of healing.

Day 1 was truly inspiring. I had the honor of meeting Dr. Monica musenero, Uganda’s Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation. Her passion for mental well-being and inclusive innovation was remarkable, and she left with The Healing Workbook in her hands, a moment that felt both symbolic and deeply personal.

Here’s to an Africa that not only embraces the future but shapes it thoughtfully, intentionally, and with care. 🌍💡

30/10/2025

Reflections from the Happiness Society Retreat at Kisimani, Isiolo

The weekend retreat with Happiness Society was a gentle reminder that happiness thrives in simplicity. It lives in shared laughter, morning reflections, and the warmth of being surrounded by people who care about growth and peace.

Here are a few lessons I carried home:
• Appreciate the little things. Happiness grows when we pause to notice beauty in the ordinary.
• Practice gratitude daily. Each moment, no matter how small, holds something to be thankful for.
• Cherish connection. True joy is found in community and in the kindness we share with others.
• Be present. Life feels lighter when we let go of what we can’t control and focus on the here and now.
• Choose peace. Happiness is a daily choice to nurture calm within ourselves and extend it to others.

My heartfelt appreciation to Happiness Society for creating a space that reminded us of the power of reflection, gratitude, and togetherness.

What are your tips to happiness?

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