Aga Khan V awarded Kenya’s highest civilian honor

President William Ruto has awarded the global leader of the Ismaili Muslims, His Highness Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V, Kenya’s highest national civilian honour — the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya (CGH). The award recognises Prince Aga Khan V’s personal commitment and the Aga Khan Development Network’s (AKDN) distinguished service to the people of Kenya over the years. Also during the ceremony, two agreements were signed. The first renewed the long-standing partnership between the Ismaili Imamat and the Government of Kenya, while the second memorandum of understanding (MoU) outlined enhanced cooperation in areas such as environment, climate change, urban renewal, and cultural heritage. President Ruto praised the Aga Khan’s decades of service through the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), calling it a trusted partner of Kenya in the fields of education, health, employment, culture, and environmental stewardship. Conferring the award at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday, President Ruto said, "This moment is both historic and symbolic. It affirms Kenya’s deep appreciation of the enduring legacy of the Ismaili Imamat, whose service to humanity has long been a pillar of our national journey."