About Us

Kenyans are a resourceful, adventurous people who are spread around the world including in this vast Northern country. Wakenyacanada.com is an online media platform that is determined t~o connect and tell the stories of Kenyans & friends of Kenya in Canada.

In every story we tell, we aim to be a voice for Kenyadians in this beautiful home away from home. Our e-magazine offers a blend of localized news and current affairs from the perspective of our community(ies).

Since going live in June 2014, our website owes its success to a great team of volunteer contributors.

We cover a general beat in areas including health, politics, immigration, cybersecurity, parenting, finance & business, cultural affairs, community events, obituaries faith, etc.

Contact us to tell your story; advertise an event, business, service or product; for writing & editing services; video/photography; event promotion; media coverage and obituaries.

Wakenya Canada is a member of the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC).

Email: [email protected]; facebook.com/wakenyacanada; Twitter @wakenyacanada and @westesita.

W. Essie
Editor-in-Chief, WakenyaCanada.

Our community partners across Canada include:

Kenya High Commission Ottawa

Kenya Consulate in Toronto

Consulate of Kenya in Vancouver

Abeingo Association Canada

Association of Kenyans in Alberta

Kenyan Community in Ontario (KCO)

Kenyan Canadian Association (KCA)

Kenyan Community Association in Calgary