The pink LEAF
The pink LEAF
Sharing real stories and practical wisdom ...
...navigating cancer journey in Kenya
Sharing real stories and practical wisdom for families navigating cancer's journey and is written by someone who's walked this path and understands the challenges.
Pink Leaf isn't just another book about cancer. It's an intimate window into how one Kenyan family transformed their most frightening experience into a source of strength—not just for themselves, but for their entire community.
Through honest storytelling and practical wisdom gained from navigating Kenya's healthcare system, Samuel shares the real moments that matter: the conversations that heal, the decisions that empower, and the connections that sustain families through their darkest hours.
Questions Kenyan Family Faces
“What do we do now that we have a cancer diagnosis?”
Pink Leaf provides your first step roadmap through Kenya's healthcare system
“How did other Kenyan families cope with cancer treatment?”
Real stories from families who've navigated Kenyatta, Moi, and other Kenyan hospitals.
“Will our family survive this cancer journey?”
Evidence-based hope from families who've not just survived, but thrived.
“Who truly understands our fears as a Kenyan cancer family?”
Connect with Samuel's authentic experience and growing community of supporters.
What Cancer Families Will Find Inside Pink Leaf
Real stories
Experience authentic moments from a Kenyan family's cancer journey from the first difficult phone call to celebrating recovery milestones. These aren't sanitised case studies, but raw, honest accounts of how families actually navigate crisis.
Real stories
Experience authentic moments from a Kenyan family's cancer journey from the first difficult phone call to celebrating recovery milestones. These aren't sanitised case studies, but raw, honest accounts of how families actually navigate crisis.
Real stories
Experience authentic moments from a Kenyan family's cancer journey from the first difficult phone call to celebrating recovery milestones. These aren't sanitised case studies, but raw, honest accounts of how families actually navigate crisis.
Real stories
Experience authentic moments from a Kenyan family's cancer journey from the first difficult phone call to celebrating recovery milestones. These aren't sanitised case studies, but raw, honest accounts of how families actually navigate crisis.
Practical Wisdom
Discover actionable strategies for managing healthcare decisions, family communication, and financial planning within Kenya's unique context. Every piece of advice comes from lived experience, not theoretical knowledge.
Practical Wisdom
Discover actionable strategies for managing healthcare decisions, family communication, and financial planning within Kenya's unique context. Every piece of advice comes from lived experience, not theoretical knowledge.
Practical Wisdom
Discover actionable strategies for managing healthcare decisions, family communication, and financial planning within Kenya's unique context. Every piece of advice comes from lived experience, not theoretical knowledge.
Practical Wisdom
Discover actionable strategies for managing healthcare decisions, family communication, and financial planning within Kenya's unique context. Every piece of advice comes from lived experience, not theoretical knowledge.
Genuine Hope
Find inspiration in stories of families who didn't just survive cancer, but emerged stronger, more connected, and better equipped to support others facing similar challenges.
Genuine Hope
Find inspiration in stories of families who didn't just survive cancer, but emerged stronger, more connected, and better equipped to support others facing similar challenges.
Genuine Hope
Find inspiration in stories of families who didn't just survive cancer, but emerged stronger, more connected, and better equipped to support others facing similar challenges.
Genuine Hope
Find inspiration in stories of families who didn't just survive cancer, but emerged stronger, more connected, and better equipped to support others facing similar challenges.
"When cancer entered our family, I realized that medical care was only part of what we needed. We needed guidance that understood our culture, our healthcare system, and our daily realities. Pink Leaf is that conversation—honest, practical, and filled with real hope. - Samuel Koria, Author
Start your journey From fear to hope
Hard copy & Digital book
Pink Leaf an intimate window into how one Kenyan family transformed their most frightening experience into a source of strength.
Digital book
With the digital book you can read it anywhere you are. Wherther you are going to work, before your meetings or classes, you will be inspired by Pink Leaf.
Start your journey From fear to hope
Hard copy & Digital book
Pink Leaf an intimate window into how one Kenyan family transformed their most frightening experience into a source of strength.
Digital book
With the digital book you can read it anywhere you are. Wherther you are going to work, before your meetings or classes, you will be inspired by Pink Leaf.
Start your journey From fear to hope
Hard copy & Digital book
Pink Leaf an intimate window into how one Kenyan family transformed their most frightening experience into a source of strength.
Digital book
With the digital book you can read it anywhere you are. Wherther you are going to work, before your meetings or classes, you will be inspired by Pink Leaf.
Start your journey From fear to hope
Hard copy & Digital book
Pink Leaf an intimate window into how one Kenyan family transformed their most frightening experience into a source of strength.
Digital book
With the digital book you can read it anywhere you are. Wherther you are going to work, before your meetings or classes, you will be inspired by Pink Leaf.
Meet the Author
Meet the Author
Samuel Koria (sammy) brings over 10 years of experience supporting vulnerable populations across Kiambu and Muranga counties, combined with personal experience navigating cancer as a family member in Kenya.
Samuel Koria (sammy) brings over 10 years of experience supporting vulnerable populations across Kiambu and Muranga counties, combined with personal experience navigating cancer as a family member in Kenya.
FEATURED IN
Take a look at the upcoming events
Official Book Launch & Author Reading
Start at 2:00 PMand Finish at 4:30 PM , November 12, 2025
Nairobi National Library, Ngong Road, Nairobi
Official Book Launch & Author Reading
Start at 2:00 PMand Finish at 4:30 PM , November 12, 2025
Nairobi National Library, Ngong Road, Nairobi
Official Book Launch & Author Reading
Start at 2:00 PMand Finish at 4:30 PM , November 12, 2025
Nairobi National Library, Ngong Road, Nairobi
Official Book Launch & Author Reading
Start at 2:00 PMand Finish at 4:30 PM , November 12, 2025
Nairobi National Library, Ngong Road, Nairobi
Book Discussion with Healthcare Professionals
Start at 3:00 PMand Finish at 5:300 PM , November 22, 2025
Mount Kenya University, Thika Town Campus
Book Discussion with Healthcare Professionals
Start at 3:00 PMand Finish at 5:300 PM , November 22, 2025
Mount Kenya University, Thika Town Campus
Book Discussion with Healthcare Professionals
Start at 3:00 PMand Finish at 5:300 PM , November 22, 2025
Mount Kenya University, Thika Town Campus
Book Discussion with Healthcare Professionals
Start at 3:00 PMand Finish at 5:300 PM , November 22, 2025
Mount Kenya University, Thika Town Campus
An Afternoon with Cancer Survivors - Stories of Resilience
Start at 3:00 PMand Finish at 7:30 PM , July 12, 2025
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital Auditorium, Thika Road
An Afternoon with Cancer Survivors - Stories of Resilience
Start at 3:00 PMand Finish at 7:30 PM , July 12, 2025
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital Auditorium, Thika Road
An Afternoon with Cancer Survivors - Stories of Resilience
Start at 3:00 PMand Finish at 7:30 PM , July 12, 2025
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital Auditorium, Thika Road
An Afternoon with Cancer Survivors - Stories of Resilience
Start at 3:00 PMand Finish at 7:30 PM , July 12, 2025
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital Auditorium, Thika Road
Finding hope through pink leaf
Hope
Hope
"Finally, someone who understands what cancer families in Kenya really go through. Pink leaf book helped us navigate the system and find hope. MY "
Jane Muthoni
Design Founder
Advice
Advice
"The practical advice about working with doctors and managing costs saved us thousands of shillings and months of confusion. "
Tracy Muchiri
Enterpreneur
Community
"Pink Leaf gave our family hope when we felt completely lost. Now we're helping other families in our church community. "
Grace Njeri
Bank officer
Community
Peace
"Before reading Pink Leaf, I was full of anger and confusion on how to move on with my life without my parents. But now, I can find peace knowing I can control everything. "
Harry King
Software Developer
Peace
Self Love
Self Love
"At first it was so hard to love who i became after going through breast cancer but Pink leaf showed me to love myself the way I am. "
Carol Ngugi
Private Nurse
Wisdom
Wisdom
"Before my journey i was worried without premium insurance i won’t get a chance. But your guidance on using NHIF got my hopes up. "
John Maifo
Relations officer
Finding hope through pink leaf
Hope
"Finally, someone who understands what cancer families in Kenya really go through. Pink leaf book helped us navigate the system and find hope. MY "
Jane Muthoni
Design Founder
Hope
Advice
"The practical advice about working with doctors and managing costs saved us thousands of shillings and months of confusion. "
Tracy Muchiri
Enterpreneur
Advice
Community
Community
"Pink Leaf gave our family hope when we felt completely lost. Now we're helping other families in our church community. "
Grace Njeri
Bank officer
Peace
Peace
"Before reading Pink Leaf, I was full of anger and confusion on how to move on with my life without my parents. But now, I can find peace knowing I can control everything. "
Harry King
Software Developer
Self Love
"At first it was so hard to love who i became after going through breast cancer but Pink leaf showed me to love myself the way I am. "
Carol Ngugi
Private Nurse
Self Love
Wisdom
"Before my journey i was worried without premium insurance i won’t get a chance. But your guidance on using NHIF got my hopes up. "
John Maifo
Relations officer
Wisdom
Finding hope through pink leaf
Hope
"Finally, someone who understands what cancer families in Kenya really go through. Pink leaf book helped us navigate the system and find hope. MY "
Jane Muthoni
Design Founder
Hope
Advice
"The practical advice about working with doctors and managing costs saved us thousands of shillings and months of confusion. "
Tracy Muchiri
Enterpreneur
Advice
Community
Community
"Pink Leaf gave our family hope when we felt completely lost. Now we're helping other families in our church community. "
Grace Njeri
Bank officer
Peace
Peace
"Before reading Pink Leaf, I was full of anger and confusion on how to move on with my life without my parents. But now, I can find peace knowing I can control everything. "
Harry King
Software Developer
Self Love
"At first it was so hard to love who i became after going through breast cancer but Pink leaf showed me to love myself the way I am. "
Carol Ngugi
Private Nurse
Self Love
Wisdom
"Before my journey i was worried without premium insurance i won’t get a chance. But your guidance on using NHIF got my hopes up. "
John Maifo
Relations officer
Wisdom
Finding hope through pink leaf
Hope
Hope
"Finally, someone who understands what cancer families in Kenya really go through. Pink leaf book helped us navigate the system and find hope. MY "
Jane Muthoni
Design Founder
Advice
Advice
"The practical advice about working with doctors and managing costs saved us thousands of shillings and months of confusion. "
Tracy Muchiri
Enterpreneur
Community
"Pink Leaf gave our family hope when we felt completely lost. Now we're helping other families in our church community. "
Grace Njeri
Bank officer
Community
Peace
"Before reading Pink Leaf, I was full of anger and confusion on how to move on with my life without my parents. But now, I can find peace knowing I can control everything. "
Harry King
Software Developer
Peace
Self Love
Self Love
"At first it was so hard to love who i became after going through breast cancer but Pink leaf showed me to love myself the way I am. "
Carol Ngugi
Private Nurse
Wisdom
Wisdom
"Before my journey i was worried without premium insurance i won’t get a chance. But your guidance on using NHIF got my hopes up. "
John Maifo
Relations officer
insights & the journey
Inspire your audience
Samuel Kuria brings over 10 years of experience supporting vulnerable populations across different counties, combined with personal experience navigating cancer as a family member in Kenya.
Get the first chapter for free
Inspire your audience
Samuel Kuria brings over 10 years of experience supporting vulnerable populations across different counties, combined with personal experience navigating cancer as a family member in Kenya.
Get the first chapter for free
Inspire your audience
Samuel Kuria brings over 10 years of experience supporting vulnerable populations across different counties, combined with personal experience navigating cancer as a family member in Kenya.
Get the first chapter for free
Inspire your audience
Samuel Kuria brings over 10 years of experience supporting vulnerable populations across different counties, combined with personal experience navigating cancer as a family member in Kenya.