SOMMELIERSOF KENYA ASSOCIATION

Membership

Find your place.

A community connected by wine, spirits and hospitality. Explore the categories, understand the process and start a conversation.

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Membership options

Different paths.
A shared passion.

The constitution sets out four membership categories. Professional and Associate membership are the main categories to discuss with the team; Honorary memberships are conferred by the Committee.

For industry professionals

Professional member

For people working in wine, beverages, hospitality, wine tourism, education, marketing or sales, subject to the Committee’s assessment.

One vote per member, including by proxy.

Ask about Professional membership

For supporters & enthusiasts

Associate member

For people with a sincere interest in supporting the association and its purpose. Associate members can offer their help with events.

Associate members do not have voting rights.

Ask about Associate membership

Honorary member

Granted by the Committee for one year to people who support the association’s purposes. This category has no voting rights.

Honorary Life member

Conferred on existing members in recognition of service to the wine community and association. Includes one vote per member, including by proxy.

How to join

A clear path
from here.

Your first enquiry helps the team guide you. It is the start of a conversation, rather than a completed membership application.

01

Ask & apply

Introduce yourself, confirm eligibility and fees, then complete the application form and provide any information requested.

02

Committee review

The Membership Committee considers the application and advises you of its decision.

03

Membership confirmed

Following admission and payment of the membership fees, you receive an official confirmation email.

Start your enquiry

Your next step

Let’s make
the connection.

Tell us what brings you here. Include your interests, experience and any questions about eligibility or fees.


Nairobi, Kenya

Open a draft in your email app, or copy your enquiry into webmail. You send the email yourself.

The value of belonging

Connect.

Build relationships with wine and spirits professionals across Kenya and East Africa, in a community that shares your interests.

Learn.

Explore wine education, resources and professional development. Ask the team about current courses and member rates.

Grow.

Discover tastings, masterclasses and opportunities for recognition. The association can explain which benefits apply to your category.