A bridge with
a building.
Kenya House is a cultural and development initiative strengthening the relationship between Kenya and Romania through art, heritage and ethical trade — anchored by a permanent cultural centre in Voluntari, Bucharest.
Most cultural initiatives are an idea looking for a home. Kenya House already has the home — now it is building the institution around it.
To promote intercultural exchange between Kenya and Romania while creating sustainable economic opportunities for Kenyan artisans — particularly women and youth.
A world where cultural heritage is not only preserved but actively shared — generating dignity, visibility and economic empowerment for artisan communities.
What the house does
Who stands behind it
FOUNDING PARTNERSA recognised cultural bridge, built on named institutional partnerships.
Our journey
FULL PROGRAMME
Milestone 18 SEP 2025 Signing of the Kenya–Romania Agreement
MaMa Doing Good and the Contemporary Cultural Identity Association (AICC) sign the memorandum establishing the Kenyan Cultural Centre in Bucharest, hosted by the Romanian Embassy in Nairobi.
The agreement was signed at the Romanian Embassy in Nairobi and facilitated by H.E. Gentiana Serbu, Romania's Ambassador to Kenya, who called the centre "an important aspect which will also open up doors to the European Union." It brought together MaMa Doing Good — which implements the initiatives of Kenya's First Lady, Rachel Ruto, in women's and youth empowerment — with AICC, Romania's Contemporary Cultural Identity Association, setting out a shared aim: a direct channel for Kenyan artisans into the EU market, alongside cooperation in agriculture, education and cultural exchange between the two countries.
Press 18 SEP 2025 First media recognition
Business Now publishes the article that publicly introduced the initiative.
The piece, "How Kenyans will showcase cultural products in Romania," reported that the new centre would let Kenyan artisans sell cultural wares directly into the EU market — the first of its kind in Europe. Ambassador Serbu was quoted describing the centre as opening "doors to the European Union," and noted the partnership would extend into agriculture and education. The article named the two founding partners on record: Romania's Contemporary Cultural Identity Association and MaMa Doing Good.
State visit 6 OCT 2025 Official visit, Cabinet Secretary Gitau
H.E. Hon. William Kabogo Gitau, Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications & the Digital Economy, visits the Kenyan Cultural Centre — welcomed by Ambassador H.E. Gentiana Serbu and Bilateral Chamber of Commerce Chairman Florin Pîrkea, while leading Kenya's delegation to BCC2025.
The Cabinet Secretary toured the centre, signed its guestbook, and met Kenya House and Kenyan Cultural Centre representatives alongside members of his delegation. The visit coincided with BCC2025, the Bilateral Chamber of Commerce's flagship gathering, which he attended at the head of Kenya's delegation — placing the centre firmly on the itinerary of Kenya's most senior visiting officials.
Next 1 AUG 2026 A Celebration of Kenyan Art & Culture
The founding gathering at the house in Voluntari — a curated collection of Kenyan artworks donated to the cultural centre.
Registration is open ahead of the date. The gathering brings together community, partners and press to witness the donation first-hand, and marks the first time the centre's permanent collection will be shown in full at Kenya House, Bd. Pipera nr. 1D, Voluntari. Capacity is limited to the venue's size. Reserve a place →