This website is developed and maintained with the support of the Governments of Spain and Japan. Kenya - Intangible Cultural Heritage
Last activities recorded
25/28-11-2012, NairobiReview meeting on the implementation of the 2003 Convention with Directors of Culture
18/22-06-2012, MombasaStrengthening capacities of African Universities in intangible cultural heritage
07/11-11-2011, MombasaSensitizing policy makers on the implementation of the UNESCO 2003 convention
15/19-11-2010, Nairobi5th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee
14-11-2010, NairobiForum on the Contribution of Civil Society and NGOs to the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage and to the Rapprochement of Cultures
In brief...
- Ratification: 24-10-2007
Read the Convention in English - Kiswahili - Elements: 1 element(s) inscribed
- Financial assistance: 2008 - $6000; 2009 - $126580;
- Contacts UNESCO:
- UNESCO Office in Nairobi
- UNESCO headquarters (ICH Section): Ohinata, Fumiko
Why safeguard intangible cultural heritage?
Mr John Moogi Omare Chief Cultural Officer, Ministry of National Heritage and Culture
Last element inscribed
Urgent Safeguarding List - 2009