Peer-reviewed papers
Scholarly presentations across the three pillars.
Nairobi, Kenya · June 17–19, 2026
NATIONAL AGĩKũYũ CULTURE CONVENTION
N · A · C · C · 2026
Kūriūkia Riiri wa Rūrīrī
Discourses on Heritage, Legacy & Future of Agĩkũyũ · Menya Wĩmenye
The Theme
Kūriūkia Riiri wa Rūrīrī
Reviving the Pride / Dignity of the Community
At a time of renewed interest in cultural renaissance, the Convention seeks to rekindle the values, knowledge systems, and cultural frameworks that have long defined the Agĩkũyũ people — promoting unity, cohesion, and mutual understanding in a largely cosmopolitan environment.
Three Days · Three Pillars
Programme
Each day centres on one pillar, woven with paper presentations, breakout workshops, intergenerational forums, and cultural evening galas.
08:30
Registration & welcome
Arrival, accreditation, and opening of the convention village.
plenary10:00
Opening ceremony & keynote
Welcome from the Trustees; framing the cultural renaissance.
plenary11:30
Peer-reviewed paper presentations
Philosophical traditions, ethical values, and spiritual foundations.
papers14:00
Breakout workshops
Parallel tracks for youth, women, and professionals.
workshop18:30
Cultural evening gala
Traditional food, storytelling, arts, and performances.
galaDraft programme — subject to change
What to Expect
Convention activities
Breakout workshops
Focused sessions for youth, women, and professionals.
Intergenerational forums
Structured dialogue between elders and the youth.
Cultural galas
Traditional food, storytelling, arts, and live performances.
Getting There
Venue & travel
Kenyatta University Conference Centre
Thika Road, Nairobi, Kenya. A premier conference venue with full facilities for plenary sessions, breakout rooms, and cultural gala spaces.
Parking on site · Accessible facilities · Hybrid streaming for virtual attendees.
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Reserve your place
Physical KES 6,000 · Virtual KES 2,000 (USD 15 international).