HKTC
Nairobi
East Africa's premier residential institution for Vaishnava devotional education — forming scholars, teachers, and devotees.
Forming Scholars,
Shaping Lives
The Hare Krishna Training Centre in Nairobi offers a full residential educational programme rooted in the Vaishnava tradition. Students from across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and beyond come here to receive a complete academic and devotional formation.
Our curriculum follows the ISKCON Ministry of Educational Development's graded programme, from Bhakti-śāstrī to Bhakti-sarvabhauma, combined with daily temple service, physical training, and practical devotional skills.
1000+
Students
15+
Nations
20+
Yrs Active
Academic Programmes
Bhakti-śāstrī
Systematic study of Bhagavad-gītā, Nectar of Devotion, Nectar of Instruction, and Īśopaniṣad.
Bhakti-vaibhava
Deep study of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Cantos 1–6, devotional practice, and Sanskrit.
Bhakti-vedanta
Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Cantos 7–12, Caitanya-caritāmṛta, and comparative philosophy.
Bhakti-sarvabhauma
The highest level of ISKCON devotional education, including advanced Sanskrit and original texts.
Life as a
Resident Student
Daily Classes
Morning Bhāgavatam class, academic sessions, and evening philosophy discussions.
Community Life
Live and practice alongside fellow students in a structured devotional environment.
Accommodation
Clean, comfortable on-campus dormitory accommodation with all meals included.
Certification
ISKCON-accredited certificates recognized across 100+ countries and 500+ temples.