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The Society hosts regular social and cultural events that celebrate Irish heritage and foster connections across generations. These gatherings are not only opportunities to celebrate Irish culture, but also to build friendships, support charitable initiatives, and strengthen ties between the Irish and Kenyan communities.
Join us this spring for our St Patrick’s Day Ball!
The Kenya Irish Society also supports charitable initiatives across Kenya and works closely with the Irish Embassy. More than a century after its founding, the Society continues to do what it has always done best: bringing people together, fostering connection, and keeping Irish community life alive in Nairobi.
Join us - Become a member
Membership in the Kenya Irish Society is open to adults aged 18 and over who have a genuine connection to Ireland.
This includes individuals born in Ireland or Northern Ireland, those with Irish parents or grandparents, and those who are married to a full member of the Kenya Irish Society.
We also welcome applications from people who have lived, studied, or worked in Ireland, or who have strong personal ties to the country, even if they are not Irish by birth.
To apply, simply email your membership application to kenyairishsociety@gmail.com. Our committee will guide you through a straightforward approval process.
A one-off lifetime membership fee of KES 3,000 applies.
We warmly welcome you to join our community, wherever you are on your Irish journey.
St patricks Day
St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated each March, is Ireland’s national day and a global celebration of Irish identity, culture, and community. It commemorates St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, whose life and legacy are closely associated with the island’s early Christian history. Over time, the day has grown beyond its religious origins to become a vibrant expression of Irish heritage, marked by music, storytelling, dance, and the wearing of green.
For the Irish diaspora and friends of Ireland around the world, St. Patrick’s Day is an opportunity to honour shared roots, strengthen community ties, and celebrate the values of hospitality, resilience, and connection that are central to Irish culture. For the Kenya Irish Society, it is a special moment each year to bring people together in friendship, to celebrate Irish culture in Kenya, and to share that spirit with the wider community.
Contact Us
For inquiries about our events and membership, please fill out the form or email us at: kenyairishsociety@gmail.com
