Second-generation Kenyans
Born outside Kenya to Kenyan parents — raised on the stories, the food and the phone calls home.
Nyumbani Homecoming Experience 2027
Reconnect. Rediscover. Reimagine.
An immersive 10-day homecoming for second- and next-generation Kenyans in the diaspora who want to reconnect with their roots, explore their identity, and discover opportunities in Kenya.
- 14–23 July 2027
- Kenya
- 10 days together
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What does it mean to come home when you've grown up away from Kenya?
For many second- and next-generation Kenyans, Kenya is more than a country of heritage. It is a story, a culture, a connection, and a place of possibility.
Nyumbani – The Kenyan Homecoming & Opportunity Experience makes room for you to explore that connection through shared cultural moments, real relationships, and time with the people building Kenya's creative and economic future.
This is more than a trip. It is a chance to rediscover home and imagine your place in its future.
Who this is for
You don't need every answer about where you come from.
You only need to want to find out. We welcome applications from:
Next-generation Kenyans
Kenyan heritage, grown up outside the country, and ready to reconnect with your roots.
- Young diaspora leaders, creatives and entrepreneurs
- Students and professionals at any stage
- Anyone drawn to Kenyan culture, identity and heritage
- People open to real exchange and building community
Suggested age
18–35 years
The final eligibility criteria will be shared in the official programme guidelines.
What to expect
Ten days that feel less like a visit, more like a return.
Cultural immersion
Explore Kenya's many cultures, traditions and stories through experiences built for genuine connection — lived, not watched.
Heritage & belonging
Reflect on your identity, trace your roots, and come to your own understanding of what home means to you.
Opportunities & innovation
Spend time inside Kenya's entrepreneurial, creative and professional worlds with the people shaping its future.
The land & its stories
Walk Kenya's landscapes, wildlife country and coastal heritage — places that hold the stories of where you come from.
Community & connection
Build lasting relationships with fellow participants, local communities and Kenyan changemakers.
The journey
From the city, to the plains, to the sea.
10 days · 14–23 July 2027
Detailed activities and the full itinerary are subject to programme confirmation.
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1
Nairobi
Culture, innovation, entrepreneurship and city life.
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2
Maasai Mara
Wildlife, conservation and time with Kenya's natural heritage.
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3
The Coast
Swahili culture, coastal heritage, history and rest.
How selection works
Every application is read by the Nyumbani team, guided by the programme's eligibility criteria and by what you share about why you want to come home.
- Sending an application does not guarantee a place.
- If you are selected, we'll share details on programme fees, travel, accommodation and anything else you need.
- Participants look after their own travel and documentation requirements, unless we let you know otherwise.
Application fee
To be confirmed
Nothing is paid through this application. Any fee, and how to pay it, will be shared through official Nyumbani channels.
Ready to come home?
Your connection to Kenya is a story worth exploring.
Your heritage is a bridge to opportunity.
Your journey starts here.
14–23 July 2027 · Kenya
Apply for the Nyumbani Homecoming Experience 2027