Kikwetu Kenyan Community Group Leedsl CIC

30/03/2026

Pure awesomeness!

30/03/2026

Magical!

30/03/2026

Yesterday’s UBUNTU – Humanity Towards Others showcase in Leeds (Northern Ballet) was truly unforgettable! 🌍✨

Tribhangi delivered one of the most powerful and electrifying performances I’ve ever experienced — blending culture, storytelling, and raw emotion in a way that moved everyone in the room 💫.

This wasn’t just dance… it was a clebration of unity, identity, and shared humanity. The message of Ubuntu — “I am because we are” — is something we must continue to carry with us every day. 🤝❤️

A big thank you to Kikwetu and all partners for bringing such an inspiring, high-quality production to life. Moments like these remind us of the beauty of coming together as one community. 🌟

Let’s keep embracing Ubuntu 🙌🏾

30/03/2026

What a show! UBUNTU

05/03/2026

✨ Kikwetu Fam – You’re invited!

We’re excited to share a powerful cultural collaboration between Kikwetu and SAA-UK bringing an unforgettable evening of dance, culture and community to Leeds.

🌍 UBUNTU – Humanity Towards Others
📍 Northern Ballet
🗓 Sunday 29 March
⏰ 6:00 PM

We’re proud to present Tribhangi, one of South Africa’s leading dance companies (founded in 1989).
Under the direction of Jayesperi Moopen, Tribhangi blends Bharatanatyam, Zulu and contemporary dance to create powerful performances that celebrate culture while sparking meaningful conversations.

Their 2016 UK tour sold out, with audiences saying:
⭐ “One of the greatest performances I have ever seen. Anywhere. At any time.”

Now they are bringing that same electrifying energy to Leeds!
This event, in collaboration with SAA-UK and Kikwetu, is more than a performance — it’s a celebration of culture, unity and dialogue across communities. 💫

🎟 Tickets
Adults: £10
Kids (10+): £5
Under 5s: FREE
This will be a high-quality production at an amazing price, and seats will go fast!

📩 To book:
Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 07435703832
Contact: Jeniffer

Let’s come together, celebrate Ubuntu, and fill Northern Ballet with love, culture and energy. ❤️
🎭 Don’t miss it — book your tickets now!

05/03/2026

👶🎬 FREE Cinema for Parents & Babies!

Kikwetu is excited to share a special opportunity for new parents and carers in our community in partnership with Hyde Park Picture House.

👶 Bring Your Own Baby Cinema – FREE OFFER!
A relaxed cinema experience where babies are welcome — no stress if they cry, move around, or need attention. It’s a friendly space for parents and carers to enjoy a film together.

📅 Wednesday 18 March
⏰ 11:00 AM
🎬 Film: Amakki
☕ Free tea or coffee on arrival
👶 Babies & buggies welcome
💥 Up to 30 FREE tickets available for our community

🎟 Book your ticket here:
https://hpph.co.uk/films/amakki⁠�
Use code: BABYFREEJEN
Come along, relax, meet other parents, and enjoy a morning at the cinema! 🎥✨

05/03/2026

Hallo Kikwetu Fam! 👋🏾🇰🇪

At Kikwetu, we are actively networking and collaborating with different groups and organisations to create more opportunities, activities, and platforms for our community. We’re excited to share one of our newest collaborations!

🎬 Kikwetu x Hyde Park Picture House – New Community Opportunities!
We’re thrilled to be partnering with Hyde Park Picture House to bring film, culture, and community experiences to our Kenyan community in Leeds. This is part of our mission to diversify Kikwetu activities and create spaces for connection, storytelling, and family-friendly experiences.
Here are some opportunities coming up 👇🏾

🇰🇪 Kenyan Film Collaboration (Summer 2026)
We’re planning a Kenyan film screening event once a new Kenyan film currently being produced by filmmaker Ciru is released.
This could become a community cinema event celebrating Kenyan stories and culture. If other Kenyan films become available, we’ll also explore bringing them to our community.

🎥 Watch the trailer for the powerful film “Memory of Princess Mumbi”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4ay7xulYLg⁠�

🤝 Lean On Me Documentary Season (March–April 2026)
A documentary series celebrating communities supporting each other around the world.

🎟 Tickets normally £6.50–£10.50
💥 Special community price: £5 using code LEAN5JEN
📅 Tuesdays at 6pm
🔗 https://hpph.co.uk/seasons/lean-on-me⁠�
A great chance to watch inspiring global community stories together.

👶 Bring Your Own Baby Cinema (FREE OFFER!)
Perfect for new parents and carers.
📅 Wednesday 18 March – 11am
🎬 Film: Amakki

☕ Free tea/coffee included
👶 Babies welcome (no worries if they cry!)
💥 Up to 30 FREE tickets for our community
Book here:
https://hpph.co.uk/films/amakki⁠�
Use code: BABYFREEJEN

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Weekend Cinema – Hyde & Seek
Family films every weekend with Pay What You Can tickets.
✨ Saturday: film + free craft activities
✨ Sunday: autism-friendly screening option
🔗 https://hpph.co.uk/strands/hyde-seek⁠�

Family highlights include:
🎬 Finding Optel
🎬 GOAT
A great low-cost weekend activity for families 🎥

🌍 Why This Matters
This partnership helps:
✅ Bring diverse stories to the big screen
✅ Create more cultural and social spaces for our community
✅ Build stronger community connections through arts and film
Please support these events by attending and booking tickets so we can grow this partnership and bring more Kenyan and African stories to Leeds.
🎬 Let’s show up and support!

Kikwetu Community Initiative 🇰🇪✨

Official trailer of MEMORY OF PRINCESS MUMBI

26/02/2026

About our Kikwetu Youth Connect Event!💕💞

23/02/2026

🎉 Kikwetu Youth Connect – What a Success! 🎉
We are incredibly proud to celebrate amazing success of our Kikwetu Youth Connect event! Over 50 young people joined us alongside parents, guardians, community members, local councillors and our East Leeds MP Richard Burgon – a true show of community support and unity. 🙌

Special thanks to councillors Luke Farley, Asghar Khan and Nkele Manaka for joining us and supporting our young people. 🌟
The day was packed with inspiring and engaging workshops including: ✨ Leadership talk
📸 Creative photography
🥁 Drumming session
📝 CV writing
💪 Confidence building
📖 Storytelling

The energy was incredible — with great food, positive vibes and a powerful sense of community spirit throughout. 💛🌍

A huge thank you to our funders Hey Neighbour and our wonderful collaborators Roma Roots Community CIC, Ifarada and Freedom4Girls for helping make this proud moment possible.

Together we are empowering young people and building stronger communities! 🌟
🎉🙌🌍

22/01/2026

✨ Kikwetu Youth Connect: From Roots to Routes – Pathways to Possibility ✨

We’re excited to invite young people, partners, and community champions to a powerful one-day youth experience in Leeds 🌍💚
📅 21 February 2026 | ⏰ 11am–5pm
📍 The Old Fire Station, Gipton, Leeds

Kikwetu Youth Connect is a dynamic, youth-led workshop for 50 young people aged 14–25, co-designed using the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach. It brings together mentors, trainers, artists, and cultural leaders to unlock confidence, skills, and real opportunities for young people to access support & networks.

🔥 What’s happening on the day?
🎯 Mentorship & networking with professionals from business, universities, creative industries & sport
📝 CV support, leadership development & digital skills
🚀 Entrepreneurship & community enterprise sessions
🥁 African drumming, storytelling, public speaking & creative arts
🎨 A community showcase celebrating culture, identity & talent

This is more than a workshop — it’s a space of belonging, culture, creativity, and possibility, where young people gain the tools, confidence, and connections to shape their own futures 🌱
👉 Know a young person who should be there?
👉 Want to mentor, partner, or support?
Let’s build pathways together. 💫



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