The Aga Khan University (AKU) Research Office in Kenya has been awarded Platinum certification under the Good Financial Grant Practice (GFGP) Standard (ARS 1651)—the highest level of compliance in financial governance and grant management. AKU is now among only four organisations in Africa to achieve the Platinum Tier, placing the University among a select group of institutions worldwide recognised for excellence in financial stewardship and accountability. “This Platinum certification reflects AKU’s unwavering commitment to accountability, transparency, and operational excellence,” said Professor Salim Virani, Vice Provost, Research. “It demonstrates to our partners and funders that AKU meets—and exceeds—the highest global standards of financial governance in research management. This milestone epitomises what outcomes we can have when all support functions work towards common goals and sets the bar for continued innovation and institutional strengthening across all our research entities.”