Bidii Creatives

Professional Content Production
for Diplomatic Missions

Professional content production for embassies and high commissions
across Nairobi. International broadcast standards. Diplomatic
protocol expertise. Multilingual team fluent in English, French, and Swahili.

Challenges Diplomatic Missions Face in East Africa

Finding production partners who understand diplomatic protocol,
security requirements, and international communication standards.

Finding Production Partners You Can Trust

Most local agencies lack experience with diplomatic protocol, security clearances, and the standards expected by capital cities. You need a team that understands this isn't just content it's representation of your nation.

Last-Minute Event Coverage Requests

National day celebrations, ministerial visits, and trade delegations often have tight timelines. Local vendors either can't mobilize quickly enough or lack the equipment for professional documentation that meets your reporting requirements. 

Content That Works Across Multiple Audiences

The same event needs to work for social media, official reports to your ministry, press releases, and archival documentation. Generic event coverage doesn't address these different stakeholder needs or communication objectives.  

Language and Cultural Context Barriers

Working with vendors who don't understand French diplomatic terminology, Swiss corporate culture, or European communication standards creates friction. You spend time explaining context instead of focusing on substance.

Budget Accountability and Transparent Pricing

Embassy budgets require clear documentation and justification. Vague quotes, surprise fees, and unclear deliverables make financial approval difficult. You need transparent, predictable pricing structures that align with diplomatic procurement.  

Inconsistent Quality Across Projects

One project looks professional, the next feels amateur. Without a consistent production standard, your visual communications undermine rather than reinforce your mission's credibility and your country's reputation.  

What Happens Without Professional Documentation

01

Ministerial visits and high-level events pass without professional documentation 
for official reports

02

Your mission's public diplomacy efforts lack visual assets that match the quality of peer embassies

03

Cultural events and national day celebrations aren't captured in ways that demonstrate impact to
your capital

04

Trade missions and investment delegations miss professional content that could strengthen bilateral relationships

About

WE'RE MORE THAN A CONTENT 
MARKETING AGENCY

Trusted by International Organizations

Embassies, international media, and global institutions choose
Bidii for content that meets international standards.

Swiss Embassy in Nairobi

Direct Referral for Corporate Client

The Swiss Embassy recommended Bidii Creatives directly to Katadyn Group (Switzerland) for professional event coverage and product films. Trusted diplomatic channel for Swiss corporate clients requiring reliable production in East Africa.

Direct embassy endorsement validates our Swiss-standard production quality

The New Yorker (USA)

Conservation Documentary Commission

Commissioned by one of America's most prestigious publications for "If Turtles Could Talk" conservation documentary. Two-year production including ground-level filming, community research, and broadcast-quality editing.

International media commission proving world-class documentary capability

WWF Kenya

Environmental Advocacy Documentary

Storytelling and editing for "Waste Pickers of Mombasa" documentary film. Human-led narrative around frontline environmental workers. Content aligned with WWF's global communication standards and institutional positioning.

Trusted by one of the world's largest conservation organizations

Our work

We think and execute with
international standards.

Katadyn Group, a Swiss water treatment leader, partnered with Bidii Creatives on the recommendation of the Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi. The brief required international production standards delivered locally. We handled strategy, filming, and the final product film.

The Process

How We Work Together

From first conversation to final delivery, and beyond. Every step is intentional. No guesswork, no surprises.

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Scoping
Steps 1–4 · Discovery → Proposal
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Discovery CallJoint
We listen to your vision, priorities, and scope before we propose anything.
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Quotation FormClient
A tailored questionnaire covering all workstreams, complete it at your own pace.
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QuotationBidii
Detailed, itemised quotation with clear deliverables and pricing per workstream.
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Proposal Review CallJoint
Walk through the quote together, answer questions, confirm scope.
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Activation
Steps 5–7 · Agreement → Intake
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Agreement & InvoiceJoint
Service agreement signed. Deposit invoice issued.
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Deposit PaymentClient
Project officially activated on receipt of the deposit. Work begins.
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Brand Intake FormClient
Deeper strategic questionnaire, creative direction, messaging, audience, and brand positioning.
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Delivery
Steps 8–11 · Kickoff → Handover
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Kickoff & PlanningJoint
Align on the full project plan, timeline, milestones, and communication rhythm.
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PreparationBidii
Internal research, strategy, and creative foundation, before production begins.
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ProductionBidii
Deliverables produced in structured phases with defined feedback rounds, identity, video, photography, website.
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Final Delivery & HandoverBidii
Files organised in a master brand folder. Your team briefed on assets. Remaining balance invoiced.
Master brand folder + handover session
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Beyond
Step 12 · Ongoing support
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Post-Launch SupportOptional
Ongoing brand consistency, asset creation, or content as your organisation grows. Available as a retainer or on a project basis.

Testimonials

FEEDBACK FROM OUR CLIENTS

Marko Giulietti
Ambassador
Switzerland Embassy
Faith Mwendwa
Founder & CEO
Fedha Store
David Bauer
Scientific
Bauhaus Erde
David Onyango
Sales Manager
Katadyn Group

Why Diplomatic Missions Choose Bidii

We think and execute with international standards.

Swiss-Kenyan Background

Founder with Swiss corporate background brings European precision and quality standards. Deep understanding of Swiss diplomatic culture, French protocol, and international business etiquette. Born and raised in Kenya with authentic East African context. 

Diplomatic Protocol Understanding

We understand security clearances, guest hierarchies, sensitive filming restrictions, and official communication standards. No need to explain diplomatic requirements — we know them already. 

International Broadcast Standards

Production quality trusted by The New Yorker and WWF Kenya. Equipment and technical capabilities matching European broadcast standards. Content suitable for capital city consumption and international media distribution. 

Multilingual Production Team

Native fluency in English, French, and Swahili. We handle interviews, narration, and subtitling across all three languages. Cultural understanding that goes beyond translation to authentic communication. 

Fast Turnaround When Needed

Based in Nairobi with equipment ready. We mobilize quickly for ministerial visits and last-minute events. Same-day or next-day delivery available for urgent diplomatic communications. 

Transparent Pricing Structure

Clear, documented quotes that meet embassy procurement requirements. No hidden fees or surprise charges. Pricing structure designed for diplomatic budget accountability and approval processes. 

Discretion and Confidentiality

We understand sensitive diplomatic contexts. Professional NDAs when required. Secure file handling and storage. Content released only with your explicit approval. 

Licensed Drone Operations

Certified drone pilot with Kenya Civil Aviation Authority licensing. Full insurance coverage. Compliance with all airspace regulations and security protocols for aerial documentation. 

Consistent Quality Across Projects

Same team, same equipment, same standards every time. Your second event looks as professional as your tenth. Build visual consistency across your mission's communications. 

Our Team

WHO IS PART OF BIDII

Jonathan Chapuis
Founder & CEO
Eunice
Brand Strategist
Marc
Videographer
Nelson
Media & Comunication Manager

They Trust Us

We produce content for local audiences and global distribution.
Our work has reached audiences in Europe, North America, and across East Africa.

FAQ

Everything you need to know about content marketing and video production for embassies in Kenya. Straight answers from a team that has produced content for organizations across Nairobi and East Africa.

We provide a full range of professional content production services built for diplomatic missions: event documentation for national days, ministerial visits, and trade delegations; official video production for public diplomacy and reporting to capital; photography for archival and press release use; social media content aligned with your mission's communication objectives; and documentary-quality filming for cultural and advocacy programs. All production is handled in-house, with no outsourcing, and delivered to international broadcast standards.

Protocol coordination is built into our pre-production process. Before any event, we align with your protocol team on security clearances, access restrictions, guest hierarchies, and sensitive filming requirements. We confirm all arrangements in writing so there are no surprises on the day. Our team arrives early, operates discreetly, and adapts to last-minute changes without disrupting proceedings. We understand that diplomatic events are formal, high-visibility occasions where reliability and professionalism are non-negotiable.

Yes. Our founder is a native French speaker from Geneva and Lausanne, and our team operates fluently across English, French, and Swahili. We handle interviews, narration, on-screen text, and subtitle production in all three languages without requiring external translators or third-party review. For French and francophone missions, this eliminates the friction of working with vendors who lack cultural and linguistic context, and ensures your content communicates with the precision your capital expects.

Yes. We are based in Nairobi with broadcast-quality equipment ready for rapid deployment. For high-priority events, we offer same-day or next-day turnaround on edited deliverables. Ministerial visits, delegation arrivals, and unscheduled bilateral meetings are part of diplomatic reality. Our team is structured to respond quickly without sacrificing production quality or documentation completeness.

We work with both. Individual properties typically start with our Launch Package or Growth Retainer. Hotel groups and multi-property operators can access our Full-Service Partnership, which includes multi-property management, unlimited video production, direct booking campaign management, event and wedding marketing, WhatsApp automation, and email marketing to guest databases. If you manage more than one property, contact us to discuss a consolidated approach.

Brand-building is a long-term investment, but early indicators appear within 60 to 90 days: audience growth, increased profile engagement, and inbound booking inquiries tied to specific content. Measurable shifts in direct booking volume typically become visible between months three and six, depending on the property's starting point, competitive set, and production frequency. We conduct monthly performance reviews and adjust strategy based on what the data shows.

Still have questions?

Book a free strategy session no pitch, no pressure. Just clarity.

Ready to Discuss Your Next Event or Project?

Let’s talk about your requirements, timeline, and deliverables. We provide transparent quotes and professional production that represents your nation with excellence.