Elena Kuoni is a Russian national with dual German citizenship. She first came to Africa in 1994 and relocated to Kenya in 2005 to work on projects for the German government.
She has lived in various parts of the continent, including Dar es Salaam Tanzania, near the beach and Conakry Guinea, by the Atlantic Ocean.
Elena together with her husband bought a palatial mansion in Nairobi that was originally built for the late former President Daniel arap Moi when he was a minister, before he became president.
The house is located in an upscale Nairobi suburb reports mention the Blue Diplomatic Zone in Gigiri or Runda area.
They renovated the entire mansion to suit their taste, turning it into a glamorous, art-filled home filled with treasures from their travel.
This area is close to a large window that lets light into the house. It is surrounded by works of art created by accomplished painters from allover the world. . It has a sizable traditional brown table that was altered in Conakry, Guinea. There are seven comfy white chairs around the dining table.A room with a home library and a sizable window that looks out into a lake and the surrounding green plantations is located next to the dining room.
She has been featured in Kenyan media like The Standard, lifestyle interviews, and “Who Owns Kenya” style profiles highlighting expat success stories.Elena is often portrayed as an inspiring figure who turned personal experiences
like feeling cold in Nairobi into a successful luxury fashion niche while building a vibrant social and business life in Kenya’s expat and high-end scene.