The Aga Khan arrives for State visit | Daily Nation Kenya

December 11, 2015: The Aga Khan, Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network arrived in Nairobi Friday, at the invitation of President Uhuru Kenyatta, to participate in Saturday’s Jamhuri Day celebrations.

The Aga Khan arrives for State visit | Daily Nation Kenya
President Uhuru Kenyatta (right) welcomes His Highness the Aga Khan, Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network and Imam (Spiritual leader) of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, at State House, Nairobi. The Aga Khan has had a long-standing cordial relationship with Kenya over the years. PHOTO | PSCU/Daily Nation

The Aga Khan has had a long-standing cordial relationship with Kenya over the years.

He has made significant contributions to the social and economic development of the country, through the Aga Khan Development Network.

During his short visit — his third in five years — the Aga Khan is expected to hold private talks with President Kenyatta and other government officials at State House, Nairobi.

Jamhuri Day celebrations will take place at Nyayo National Stadium.

Later, he will travel to Uganda for the Land Grant and Initiation ceremony of the Aga Khan University Hospital in Kampala.

Source: Daily Nation

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