US Ambassador Michael E. Ranneberger extended the US campaign for political reform to the Kenyan diaspora with a meeting and engaging dialogue in Chicago, Illinois. The meeting took place on Monday May 3rd at the offices of United Kenyans of Chicago. The Ambassador began by expressing the hopes of the U.S. Government that 2010 will [...]
United Kenyans of Chicago held its inaugural youth camp at the Reynoldswoods Camp in Dixon, IL from July 14th-17th 2009.
The campers ranged from ages 6-16 with a mix of “rookie” campers along with some veterans of the outdoors safari lifestyle. The “diggz” during this adventure were two His-&-Hers cabins – the perfect rustic setting to [...]
On March 20th United Kenyans of Chicago kicked off the 3rd Annual Pamoja (or unity) campaign in Chicago, with a focus on civic participation, the ongoing constitutional reform process in Kenya, and the US Census. The Pamoja program provides a series of forums for the Kenyan community to discuss topical issues of the day and [...]
The celebration of Kenya’s Independence Day in 2009 was held at the UKC office building on December. The event centered around a Kenya Expo, whose aim was to showcase initiatives by Kenyans and Friends of Kenya in Illinois aimed at promoting Kenya’s development or profile through various development projects.
The Embassy of Kenya was represented at [...]
UKC held its 4th Annual Golf outing at the Highland Woods Golf Course in Hoffman Estates on Saturday August 23rd 2008. Forty golfers participated in this year’s event, including two youth players. Overall players award went to Anthony Gathungu, who also coordinated the tournament. The longest drive award went to [...]
United Kenyans of Chicago, NFP (UKC) is the collective voice of the Kenyan community in Illinois. UKC is committed to realizing the FULL cultural, social, economic and political potential of the Kenyan community in Illinois through its programs in civic engagement, access to services, youth development and the development of Illinois-Kenya linkages and exchange programs.
