Purpose & Objectives
Mission and Objectives
The corporation is organized with the exclusive purpose of bringing together Kenyans and Friends of Kenya in Middle Tennessee for the following objectives:-
- To create a central point where the Kenyan Community in Nashville and its environs can socialize, network, cater for the welfare of the community and otherwise productively exchange useful information
- Develop programs and also provide an environment that will enable Kenyan and Kenyan descended children to build a strong African cultural foundation and identify with the country and its cultural values.
- Act as the voice of the Kenyan Community in Middle Tennessee and to represent and articulate the needs of the community.
- Network and build friendships and strong working relationships with the friends of Kenya and Africa, as well as other community organizations working on similar issues.
- Share the rich heritage of Kenya with the friends of Kenya and Africa in the Nashville area.
- Provide a forum to encourage, assist and promote a spirit of entrepreneurship among Kenyans living in the Middle Tennessee area.
- Contribute to local and Kenyan community projects wherever possible.
In Fiscal Year 2015/2016, the board set out to fulfill the following in addition to the above.
- To productively exchange knowledge and information
- Promoting professional networking and entrepreneurship
- Creation of a web presence through a website and other social media platforms