Leakey Journeys & Expeditions
The people who unearth our story
World-class scientists, educators, and stewards — united in the pursuit of humanity's deepest origins across East Africa.
Leakey Journeys & Expeditions
World-class scientists, educators, and stewards — united in the pursuit of humanity's deepest origins across East Africa.
Our Philosophy
"Every fossil tells a story of survival, adaptation, and connection — a reminder that we are all part of a single, extraordinary family tree."
— Louise Leakey
Lecturer & Paleoanthropologist
Louise Leakey is a third-generation Kenyan paleoanthropologist who lives and works in Kenya. She leads research expeditions to the country's remote north, carrying forward a family legacy that has fundamentally shaped our understanding of human evolution.
Education & Outreach, Operations
Jeniffer's professional background spans management, procurement, banking, and travel. Daughter of famed fossil hunter Kamoya Kimeu, she leads educational programmes connecting communities to East Africa's paleontological treasures, and manages all the operations and logistics of the research project.
Finance & Administration
Gideon Njagi is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience in financial management and budget control — he is the engine ensuring every expedition is adequately and sustainably funded, reported on and compliant.
Field Manager KFRP
Mutuku began working with KFRP in 2002. He held the position of field station Manager for the Turkana Basin Institute Ileret and in 2024 he rejoined KFRP to oversee all our field logistics. He has vast experience in managing camps in the remote north.
