Who We Are
Kenyans in Milwaukee, Inc.
Brief Overview:
For many years, Kenyans in Milwaukee connected privately as individuals, families, and within other group settings in times of need – to support each other during sickness or loss, and during celebration events like graduations, birthdays, weddings and others. But this was not enough as Kenyans with their extended Milwaukee families and presence in the Milwaukee area felt that a formal organization would provide a better and broader forum for togetherness. A cohesive group provides a better dynamic and talent to address emerging community challenges as well as promote relationships between the people of Kenya and Milwaukee that will lead to positive developments in both communities.
In October 2013, a small committee began monthly meetings to formally establish the Kenyans in Milwaukee organization. In November 2014, Kenyans in Milwaukee, Inc. acquired the Federal Identification Number (EIN).
Our Mission:
Bring together, integrate and harmonize Kenyans with the local Milwaukee community by promoting programs aimed at improving the welfare and aspirations of Kenyans living in the Greater Milwaukee area.
Our Goals:
- Organize/Coordinate annual Kenyan Independence day celebration/fair (Jamhuri).
- Organize/Coordinate ‘Kenyan day’ annual summer picnic.
- Assist/support members in times of need.
- Promote the welfare and aspirations of Kenyans in Milwaukee.
- Promote/support initiates of localized developments between the people of Kenya and the U.S.
KIM executive committee members
Achievements
Foundation
Kenyans in Milwaukee group was formed in the year 2013 and officially registered later in the year 2014″
Membership
Kenyans in Milwaukee, Inc. currently has over 80 members with 30 active members.
Our Mission
To bring together, integrate and harmonize Kenyans with the local Milwaukee community by promoting programs aimed at improving the welfare and aspirations of Kenyans living in the Greater Milwaukee area
KIM Officers
Sam Jackoyo
President
Anne Mutitu
Secretary
Hilary Njagi
Treasurer
Our Principles
Principal Purpose: The Kenyans In Milwaukee group endeavors to promote their rich Kenyan culture through the celebration historic Kenyan holidays and events, support members in times of need, network, and provide a forum for collaboration, development and connection with communities in the greater Milwaukee area, as well as other Kenyans in the Diaspora.
