🔬Pilot Phase: Building This Together

Home isn't a place it's people who understand you.

After our November discovery session with 42 diaspora leaders, we're launching our first Collaboration Circle in January 2026. Join a bi-weekly cohort focused on building real trust, partnerships, and community.

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How It Works

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Why We're Building This

Real stories from our founder and early members.

"I've spent three years learning what East African diaspora families truly need. Through Radio Kenya United and dozens of interviews, I discovered belonging isn't just about content - it's about trusted circles where you can be fully yourself. That's why I'm building Jirani Connect - starting with one circle at a time, shaped by real members, not assumptions."

Kasisi Johnson Kĩriakũ Kĩnyua

Founder

Lake Elsinore, California

"I'm tired of generic networking events that don't understand the unique challenges we face - visa struggles, credential barriers, building businesses while navigating diaspora life. That's why I'm joining Monday's Discovery Session. I want to help build what we actually need."

Mary K.

Los Angeles, California

[Founding Pilot Member]

Be a Founding Member

We're testing our first Business Network Circle with 30 East African professionals on Monday, November 24th. Help us build this right.

"This finally feels like home. I found my people again."

Wanjiku M.

London, UK

"My kids asked for the ritual again. It's bringing our culture back to the table."

Timothy K.

Boston, US

"I log in after night shift and just breathe. It's the reset I needed."

Nicholas G.

Dallas, US

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Why Jirani Works

We help East Africans abroad find their people again - the friends, mentors, and neighbors who make you feel at home.

Feel connected - not alone.

Stay proud of your roots while growing abroad.

Talk, laugh, and build together - across generations.

What Happens After You Join

After you sign up, we'll send you a short welcome message with your first invite. You'll meet others near your time zone or interests - no pressure, no judgment, just people who care.

Get Your Welcome

A friendly message with your first circle invite

Meet Your People

Connect with others in your time zone or interests

Feel At Home

No pressure, no judgment - just genuine connection

Now Forming: January 2026 Cohort

The East African Collaboration Circle

Based on insights from 42 diaspora leaders in our November discovery session, we're launching a bi-weekly cohort focused on what you named as the core challenge: building trusted infrastructure for collaboration, support, and opportunity.

Starts: January 6, 2026 (bi-weekly Tuesdays)

Duration: 4 sessions (90 min each) through February

Cohort Size: 8-10 committed participants (small by design)

What You'll Gain:

•A Collaboration Map: Clarity on your strengths and partnership patterns
•Shared Collaboration Charter: Principles we create together
•One Real Partnership: A concrete collaboration to pursue
•Clarity for February: Choose the next focused sprint together

The 4-Session Journey:

1.Jan 6: The Truth Session
2.Jan 20: Collaboration Skills for Diaspora Leaders
3.Feb 3: Building the Collaboration Charter
4.Feb 17: Partnership Lab

Other circles (Parents & Family, Youth, Night-Shift, etc.) launch in Q1 2025 based on what we learn from this cohort. Want to help shape them? Join the waitlist below.

Choose Your Circle

Find your people. Each circle is a small, guided space designed for your life.

All circles are part of our WhatsApp Community with E2E encryption. Join the global Announcements group for updates.