Numerous faculty from the Aga Khan University (AKU), Kenya, have been named among the World’s Top 2% Scientists List for 2024 by Stanford University. The list includes Dr Salim Virani, Vice Provost Research and Professor of Population Health, Dr Marleen Temmerman, Director, Centre for Excellence in Women and Child Health, East Africa; Dr Lukoye Atwoli, Dean, Medical College, East Africa; Dr Amina Abubakar, Director, Institute for Human Development; Dr Rodney Adam, Professor, Department of Infectious Diseases; and Dr Robert Opoka, Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education. “These rankings reflect not only the incredible talent housed within AKU but also the University’s steadfast dedication to fostering an environment of excellence. We have consistently invested in state-of-the-art research facilities and fostered collaborations with world-leading institutions to encourage the pursuit of quality and innovation in our research,” said Dr Salim S. Virani, Vice Provost, Research and Professor of Population Health at AKU. Also mentioned in the list for his career-long impact is Dr Mansoor Saleh, Founding Director of AKU’s Cancer Centre. Their work has made a lasting impact on the quality of life for the people in East Africa and beyond.