Canvas of Change : An exhibition to celebrate women’s & girl’s rights
21st November 2025 – Maktaba Kuu, Kenya National Library 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM The Italian Cultural Institute, together with the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) in Nairobi and under the guidance of the Embassy of Italy in Kenya, is pleased to present Canvas of Change, the launch event of the Activate Nairobi campaign, […]
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Mostra di menu storici: A Tavola con l’Italia: 100 Anni di Gusto e Innovazione
On the occasion of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World 2025, the Italian Cultural Institute of Nairobi presents Dining with Italy: 100 Years of Taste and Innovation, a special exhibition hosted at the Nairobi National Museum, in the prestigious Hall of Kenya. Curated by Alessia Autuori and promoted by the “Garum” Library and […]
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Artistic Residency of Maestro Tommaso Cascella
From 12 to 19 November 2025, Italian artist Maestro Tommaso Cascella will be in residence at St. Kizito VTI in Nairobi, as part of the initiatives organized by this Institute for the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World. Born in Rome in 1951, Cascella belongs to one of Italy’s most renowned artistic families, active […]
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Opera Amore -A journey throught Italian Opera
📅 Sunday, October 19, 2025 – 3:00 PM📍 Braeburn Theatre, Austin Room The Week of the Italian Language in the World 2025 will conclude with a truly special event: Opera, Amore, a musical production by the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, currently on its African tour, with Nairobi as the third stop, following performances in Ethiopia and […]
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Movie screening “Carla”
📅 Wednesday, October 15, 2025 – 7:30 PM📍 Unseen Nairobi, Wood Ave Directed by Emanuele Imbucci and inspired by the autobiography of Italy’s legendary ballerina “Step by Step – My Story”, this film retraces the extraordinary life of Carla Fracci, a timeless icon of grace and art.From her humble beginnings to the world’s most renowned […]
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Screening of the animated movie “Yaya & Lennie – the walking liberty”
📅 Saturday, October 11, 2025 – 2:30 PM📍 Karura Forest Auditorium An intense and visionary animated film by Neapolitan master Alessandro Rak (The Art of Happiness, Cinderella the Cat), Yaya & Lennie – The Walking Liberty takes viewers on a poetic and untamed journey through freedom, friendship, and resistance.In a future where nature has reclaimed […]
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Literary Festival “IncontrItaliani”
The Italian Cultural Institute in Nairobi is pleased to announce a new monthly event for all lovers of Dante’s language: IncontrItaliani, a monthly literary event held in Italian language, at cocktail hour. The initiative includes a series of presentations of books written in Italian by authors living in Kenya: THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER AT 6:30 PM […]
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Artist in Residence: Stefania D’Amato
Italian illustrator Stefania D’Amato will be a guest of the Italian Cultural Institute of Nairobi for an artistic residency from 12th to 22nd September. During the residency, which will take place between Nairobi and the Tafaria Castle & Centre for the Arts, Stefania D’Amato will lead a creative project that will culminate in the publication […]
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Screening of the film “Zamora” by Neri Marcorè
📅 Wednesday, 27 August 2025 🕖 7:00 PM 📍 Unseen, Nairobi The Italian Cultural Institute in Nairobi is pleased to invite you to the screening of Zamora, a film directed by Neri Marcorè and set in the 1960s. The story follows Walter Vismara, a thirty-year-old accountant in a small factory in Vigevano, who suddenly finds […]
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Italy-Kenya Dialogue on Veterinary Science and Livestock Production – Strengthening Collaboration and Shared Innovation
The Italian Cultural Institute of Nairobi presents Italy-Kenya Dialogue on Veterinary Science and Livestock Production – Strengthening Collaboration and Shared Innovation, a round table aimed at fostering a genuine exchange of experiences, research, and best practices among academic institutions, public bodies, health authorities, and private sector stakeholders. This meeting is organized by the Embassy of […]
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