UKACA — United Kenyans in Australia Cultural Association

Building a Kenyan family in Australia since 2018

We pride ourselves as being a ‘family away from home’ because that is our goal.

UKACA members gathered together at a community meeting

A family away from home

We endeavor to bring all Kenyans together. That way we reap the benefits. The Kenyans near us here in Australia are our immediate family, since for most of us the rest of our families are back in Kenya.

As such, it’s only appropriate we forge unity as a family here as we understand our Kenyan culture and thereby can better support one another at all times.

Our ideals are those of unity, acceptance and respect for each other.

UKACA founders and members together

Our pride

We pride ourselves as being a ‘family away from home’ because that is our goal. We welcome more Kenyans in Australia to join us and be part of the growing UKACA family.

This calls for great sacrifices to be made. Without a well knit community, the challenges that come with being in a foreign country can be at times overwhelming. Building a well knit community not only addresses these challenges but it also enhances unity, togetherness and the much needed support.

And that is what UKACA is all about. The young Kenyans who initiated the group had this particular goal of uniting Kenyans here in Australia.

UKACA members sharing food at an evening gathering
Members holding the Kenyan flag

How it all began

  1. 2018

    Formation

    In the year 2018, a group of young Kenyans in South West Sydney saw the need to mend the disintegrated community that Kenyans were experiencing being in a fairly far away foreign country. Moving to another country is a daunting moment for many of us at best of times. Most of us took the courageous step to leave our families back home and venture into Australia to pursue hopes and dreams. To forge unity, UKACA was born. The founders had a vision to not only grow the organization but to ensure everyone fits in and feels at home.

  2. 2019

    Growth

    UKACA membership grew at an unprecedented pace due to the popularity of the support members were giving each other. Though UKACA initially started in Sydney, members from other states were welcome to join.

    Constitution

    To formalize the organization, concerted efforts were made to develop and refine the constitution. Several consultation meetings were held where members’ input was gathered so as to develop a document which was not only inclusive but comprehensive.

  3. 2020

    Registration

    Registration with Fair Trading

    The need to be recognized by government led to UKACA being registered with Fair Trading NSW. With registration, we can engage in wider community activities that enhance the well being of members with government’s support.

  4. 2021

    Expansion

    Having had the ground work laid for expansion of the organization, we feel UKACA is at a stage where we need to expand and strengthen our goals.