Youth-Led Healing Initiative · Nairobi, Kenya
Akili Yangu
Raha Yangu
A youth-led art and music movement born in Kariobangi, Nairobi — using creative expression to heal, empower and transform communities from the inside out.
Young people served across Nairobi since August 2022
0+ Youth Reached
Free sessions · Open to all youth · Kariobangi North
Who We Are
Born from Community. Built for Healing.
The Sensations is a youth-driven art and music group that grew out of Youth Alliance Network in August 2022. Based in Kariobangi North, Nairobi, we serve young people in disadvantaged communities, meeting them where they are and offering something the system rarely provides: a safe space to feel, express and heal.
Our work spans music therapy, mental health advocacy and community art — rooted in the belief that art is one of the most powerful agents of change available to any community. We offer free music classes every weekend, monthly art therapy sessions, and mental health concerts that bring professionals and young people into the same room.
"To transform communities positively by utilising art as an agent of change."
Integrity
We say what we mean and do what we say — with young people, partners and each other.
Honesty
We speak truthfully about mental health, about our community, and about ourselves.
Humility
We serve, we listen, and we learn — from the young people we walk alongside every day.
Courage
We open spaces that feel uncomfortable and speak on things that are often left unsaid.
Monthly art therapy sessions — soothing music, meditation and experience sharing
Our Foundation
Mission & Vision
Everything we do flows from two simple convictions — about art, and about people.
Our Mission
"To transform communities positively by utilising art as an agent of change."
Our Vision
"Inspire to empower through art."
A Nairobi where no young person faces mental health challenges alone — and where art is recognised as a tool for healing, not a luxury.
How We Work
Our Objectives
Address Social Ills
Address social ills resulting from mental health issues and empower the community through education and sensitisation.
Art as Therapy
Use art as a therapeutic tool — creating a link between young people and mental health professionals through creative expression.
Future Plans
Where we are headed
School Clubs
Initiate Akili Yangu Raha Yangu clubs in primary and secondary schools across Nairobi.
Referral Networks
Establish sustainable referral mechanisms and structures — links to psychotherapeutic institutions for young people in crisis.
Sufficient Resources
Secure sufficient resources — instruments, venues and materials — for a smooth and uninterrupted flow of all activities.
What We Do
Three Pathways to Healing
We don't offer therapy in the clinical sense. We offer something just as powerful — a community that meets regularly, creates together, and holds space for the full weight of what it means to be young in Nairobi today.
Mental Health Concerts
Full performances from The Sensations, followed by panel sessions from mental health professionals and one-on-one counselling. These concerts create a bridge between young people and the professionals they'd otherwise never access.
- Live performances from The Sensations
- Expert panel discussions
- One-on-one counselling sessions
- Open to the whole community
Art Therapy Sessions
Held once a month. Activities include soothing music, meditation, experience sharing, life reflections, psychological motivations and empowerment. No artistic skill required — only openness.
- Soothing music & meditation
- Experience sharing & life reflections
- Psychological empowerment
Free Music Classes
Every weekend, we open our doors to young people who want to learn, play and grow. These classes aren't just about music — they are about discipline, community, self-expression, and having somewhere to belong.
- Every weekend — free of charge
- Open to all youth in the community
- Instrumental and vocal training
- Community rehearsals and performances
2026 Annual Calendar
The Year Ahead
Every event we run is intentional. From prayer sessions that ground us, to full concerts that move hundreds — this is the year we go further.
📅 Showing events for: May 2026
Friday, May 8, 2026
May
2026
Sensation Anniversary — Butula
May 2026
Mother's Day Celebration
May 2026
Workshop
May 2026
Online Webinar
May 2026
Total events in 2026
24
across 11 months
Our Impact
Real Change. Real Numbers. Real People.
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Youth Reached
Aug 2022
Founded in Kariobangi
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Events in 2025
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Weekend Music Classes p.a.
Since launching in 2023, The Sensations has grown from a small youth collective into a trusted mental health initiative reaching thousands across Nairobi. Every session, every artwork, every song represents a life touched by healing.
"Through sensitisation and education, hope is alive — as we use art as a form of expression to address psychological issues."
Creative Showcase
Stories Told Through Art & Sound
Moments of healing, creativity and community — captured across Nairobi since August 2022.
Voices from the Community
What Young People Are Saying
"I came for stress relief and found a whole family. Sensations isn't just therapy, it's a movement empowering young people like us to reclaim our mental health."
Rachel, 20
University Student
The People Behind It
Meet The Sensations
The Sensations is led by a small, passionate core team of young Nairobians who believe deeply in the power of art and community.
Anton Ombara
Founder & CEO
Bonface Odianga
Financial Manager
Diana Atieno
Director of Communications
Belvine Otieno
Head of Operations
Keren Nyambura
Web Designer & Digital Lead
Celestine Pollack
Social Media Manager
Clinton Otieno
Head of Talent
Join the Team
We are always looking for musicians, artists, mental health advocates, event coordinators, and people who simply want to show up and help. If you believe in what we do, there is a place for you here.
Stay in the Loop
Join the Sensations Community
Get updates on sessions, concerts, free classes and mental health resources. We send what matters — nothing more.
Get In Touch
We'd Love to Hear From You
Whether you want to join a session, partner with us, support our work or simply find out more — reach out. We respond to every message.
Find Us
Kariobangi North, Nairobi, Kenya
Email Us
youthalliancenbokenya@gmail.comFollow Us
@sensation9291Ready to Begin?
Your Seat at the Table is Waiting
Whether you're a young person looking for a safe space, a professional who wants to contribute, or an organisation that sees the value in this work — there is a role for you in The Sensations.