About ISKCON
Nairobi
A living temple community in Nairobi, carrying devotion, education, prasadam, and service into the heart of East Africa.
Built on Devotion,
Rooted in Service
ISKCON Nairobi is centred around Sri Sri Radha Bankebihari Temple on Hare Krishna Close, a devotional landmark set within the city and visible against the Nairobi skyline.
Today, ISKCON Nairobi serves as a regional hub for East Africa - home to daily worship, spiritual education, Food For Life, farm and cow protection service, and a vibrant festival culture.
Our mission is rooted in the teachings of Srimad-Bhagavatam and the Bhagavad-gita: to offer every soul an accessible path to spiritual knowledge, community, and devotional practice.
The Four Pillars
Spiritual Education
Preserving and transmitting the Vaishnava philosophical tradition through rigorous Bhakti-śāstrī and Bhakti-vaibhava study programmes.
Community Service
Feeding thousands through Food For Life, supporting students, and engaging in disaster relief and social upliftment across Kenya.
Cow Protection
Maintaining a working goshala at Thika where cows are protected, revered, and cared for as sacred members of the community.
Devotional Culture
Celebrating the richness of Vaishnava culture through kirtan, festivals, art, dance, prasādam, and the beauty of temple worship.