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AKDN has worked in Kenya for over a century, beginning with education and health programmes. We improve the quality of life for Kenyan communities through meeting basic needs, sharing knowledge and providing opportunities for growth. We signed an Agreement of Cooperation for Development with the Kenyan Government in 1996, creating an enabling framework for our activities.
We have worked in over 35 counties, reaching over 27 million Kenyans through health interventions and over a million students through our school improvement programmes.
His Highness the Aga Khan
Nairobi, August 2025
Civil Society
30,000+
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) supports civil society organisations that reach more than 30,000 people in Kenya
We help the civil society sector improve its accountability, transparency, integrity and cooperation with government and the private sector, in order to become more self reliant and achieve its goals.
Environment and Climate Change
12 million
We have planted over 12 million trees in Kenya
With billions of shillings invested in environmental sustainability initiatives, and over 12 million trees planted in Kenya, stewardship of the planet is a priority for AKDN.
Early Childhood Development
24,000
AKF reaches 24,000 young children in Kenya
Our ECD programmes provide a positive and early start for children. The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya operates four nursery schools, while AKF’s Madrasa Early Childhood Programme supports the creation of locally-owned early childhood centres.
Economic Development
$940 million
AKDN companies generate over $940 million annually
We provide employment, offer much-needed services and reinvest profits in other development initiatives. Our project companies include banks, hotels, insurance, food and agro-processing industries, power and broadband providers, and media.
Education
200,000
We work with over 200,000 learners in Kenya
We have provided education in Kenya for over a century. We run schools, educate nurses, specialist physicians, educators, journalists and communicators, support education policy and undertake research on improving learning outcomes.
Health
1 million+
Our health facilities in Kenya receive over a million patient visits per year
We operate three hospitals and almost 80 linked health centres. Our community-level work includes training health workers and offering maternal and child health services. We offer professional development for nurses and postgraduate training for specialist physicians.
