AKDN / Akbar Hakim
Media Source: Business Today (Kenya)
Date: 4 March 2025
The Aga Khan University (AKU) has celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2024 in Kenya. With Princess Zahra Aga Khan in attendance, the University paid tribute to its late founder and first Chancellor, His Highness the Aga Khan IV, and welcomed his successor, His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V. 164 women and men were conferred degrees in nursing, midwifery, education, digital journalism, media leadership and medicine. For the first time ever, graduates of the Medical College, East Africa’s fellowship programme participated in the convocation, with 16 fellows receiving certificates in cardiology, medical oncology, neonatology, nuclear medicine and paediatric neurology. This year’s convocation was especially meaningful as the institution honoured the legacy of the founder and Chancellor’s visionary leadership, unwavering support and great love,” Princess Zahra Aga Khan said in an emotional address. “Around the world, our alumni embody his aspiration for AKU graduates to be leaders and change agents who transform their professions, take on societal challenges and uplift humanity,” said Zahra.
