On June 14, 2008, URI Foundation Kenya was officially launched in Nairobi, Kenya, at Village Market Hall, a venue owned by URI member, Mr. Hamed Ehsani, and provided free of charge. There were approximately 100 participants from different faith communities and organizations. The High Commissioner of India was present, as was the Secretary-General for Africa of the World Conference on Religion and Peace.  Members of the Inter-religious Council of Kenya were also present, as well as other invited guests from different walks of life.

URI has been operating in Kenya for many years. Recently, however, URI obtained its legal registration with the government of Kenya for the first time. Therefore, what took place is the introduction of the newly registered organization, URI Foundation, Kenya to the public.  The main aim of this event was to officially introduce URI Foundation Kenya to other organizations within the country and the region, to establish partnerships with other like-minded organizations and individuals. In addition, the aim was to identify potential supporters for the cause of URI's activities in Kenya.

The program began with registration and then an introduction by the master of ceremonies, Jeremy Kitonga, who is a member of the board of trustees of the URI Foundation Kenya. This was followed by Buddhist, Bahai, Muslim, Zoroastrian, Sikh, Christian, and Brahma Kumaris prayers, and concluded with a poem read by Mrs.Nyanlwa. Afterward, Ms. Rattan K. Channa, the newly elected Global Trustee member from Africa and Chairperson of URI Kenya, made a remark about URI and Cooperation Circle work and invited people to join or form their own CCs.