VISION:

To build a vibrant and cohesive Kenyan society thriving on the richness of its cultural diversity

MISSION:

To promote, revitalize and develop Kenya’s diverse culture for sustainable development

STRATEGIC GOAL

To nurture and promote culture and preserve positive cultural practices as means to recreation and socio-economic development

MANDATE:

• Coordination of cultural exchange programmes

• Promotion of cohesion/unity/positive values and integration programme/activities.

• Promotion of unity in cultural diversity.

• Supporting the commitment of all citizens towards the development of the spirit of nationalism and patriotism.

• Capacity building programmes to empower cultural practitioners and communities.

• Organization and coordination of community cultural festival and art exhibitions

• Promotion of Kiswahili, sign and indigenous languages.

• Creation awareness on cultural rights and intellectual property rights of the people of Kenya

• Development of creative cultural industries and construction of community cultural centers as focal points of promoting cultural dialogue and expression.

• Research, documentation and dissemination of cultural information.

• Monitoring and evaluation of programmes.

• Documentation and preservation of indigenous knowledge and other elements of intangible cultural heritage.

• Encouraging formation of associations by cultural practitioners for promotion of various aspects.