ABOUT UHURU JIKO
OUR KITCHEN, OUR COMMUNITYRentals by the hour and monthly.
To schedule a visit call 727-821-2437
Do you need an approved kitchen for your food concession or catering business?
Thinking of starting a food business?
Need a venue for your catering special events?
Uhuru Jiko can now unleash the culinary talents and tremendous potential for creating community commerce and self-sustaining economic activity. Uhuru Jiko offers a full-service banquet hall / auditorium and kitchen, renting for families, community events and caterers.
Uhuru Jiko (Swahili for “in the kitchen”) is part of building commerce by and for African people worldwide. Uhuru Jiko supports African-led
business initiatives and raises resources for community programs.
Coming Soon: Uhuru Jiko St. Louis MO
YOU MADE IT HAPPEN!
The kitchen was made possible by the donations and support of thousands of volunteers, donors, customers of Uhuru Foods & Pies, Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles and Akwaaba Hall; and participants in special events and fundraisers.

Uhuru Jiko Information
- Three convection ovens
- Six burner gas range
- Double basket fryer
- Thirty-quart mixer
- Double-door refrigerator
- Cooling racks
- Prep tables
- Commercial vegetable slicer
- Griddle
- Large 3-compartment sink