Uhuru holds talks with Prince Amyn Aga Khan

President Kenyatta commended the AKDN for its contribution to the country’s development, especially in the areas of education and health.

President Uhuru Kenyatta with Prince Amyn Aga Khan when he called on him at State House, Nairobi. PHOTO | COURTESY 

In Summary

• President Kenyatta commended the AKDN for its contribution to the country’s development, especially in the areas of education and health.

By PSCU

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday held talks with Prince Amyn Aga Khan, the younger brother of His Highness the Aga Khan, who paid him a courtesy call at State House, Nairobi.

At the meeting, Prince Amyn briefed President Kenyatta on on-going programmes of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in the country and the region.

President Kenyatta commended the AKDN for its contribution to the country’s development, especially in the areas of education and health.

The Aga Khan Development Network is a group of development agencies that have programmes in various areas including environment, health, education, culture, microfinance, rural development, disaster reduction and promotion of private-sector enterprise.

The Aga Khan Health Services and the Aga Khan Education Services are among the leading agencies that have played a key role in the promotion of health and education in the country.

Prince Amyn Aga Khan was accompanied by the President of the Aga Khan Council for Kenya Mr Nawaaz Gulam and the AKDN’s diplomatic representative Mr Aziz Bhaloo.