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Aga Khan University celebrates 40th anniversary, graduates 195 students 2023-03-21

Aga Khan University graduands Ian Dennis, Steve Maina, Jamila Mohamed and Vereso Mwanga during the University's convocation cere
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www.kbc.co.ke

The Aga Khan University (AKU) has launched its 40th Anniversary celebrations today, as it celebrates the graduation of the Class of 2022.

Close to two decades after its launch in Pakistan, AKU began a new chapter in East Africa with precursor programmes in nursing and teacher education. Today, the University in Kenya has grown its offering to postgraduate programmes in medicine, media and communications studies and hosts three research institutes.

The 40-year celebrations will be year-long with various activities including a research symposium, public lectures and student showcases.

Speech by Princess Zahra Aga Khan during the AKU Founder's Day and 40th Anniversary celebrations 2023-03-18

Princess Zahra Aga Khan addressing the gathering at the AKU Founder's Day   2023-03-18
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March 18, 2023

In her address to the gathering, Princess Zahra Aga Khan delivered a message from Hazar Imam – Chancellor and Founder of the Aga Khan University – on the occasion of the 40th Anniversary celebration of the Aga Khan University a three-fold celebration: AKU’s 40th anniversary; the inaugural Founder’s Day commemoration; and the success of AKU’s Class of 2022.. Shamiyana structures were set up at AKU’s campus in Karachi — and across similar stages at AKU’s campuses in Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, and Kampala.

Karachi, Pakistan

Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah speaking on the occasion of AKU Founder’s Day 2023-03-18

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www.bolnews.com

The Aga Khan University on Saturday celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2022, its first-ever Founder's Day and the University's 40th anniversary. Simultaneous ceremonies were held in Pakistan, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda and broadcast online to an international audience of AKU's friends and supporters. Princess Zahra Aga Khan attended the ceremony in Karachi and shared a message from His Highness the Aga Khan, Founder and Chancellor of the University. Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah was the Chief Guest.

Princess Zahra speaking at the AKU Founder's Day and 40th Anniversary 2023-03-18

Princess Zahra speaking at the AKU Founder's Day and 40th Anniversary  2023-03-18

Princess Zahra delivers message from Hazar Imam during the AKU Founder's Day and 40th Anniversary held at AKU, Karachi 2023-03-18

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Aga Khan University Graduates 777 Students, Celebrates Founder's Day and 40th Anniversary 2023-03-18

Princess Zahra - Trustee and other AKU officials at the 40th Anniversay of the AKU
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www.aku.edu

The Aga Khan University on Saturday celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2022, its first-ever Founder's Day and the University's 40th anniversary. Simultaneous ceremonies were held in Pakistan, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda and broadcast online to an international audience of AKU's friends and supporters. Princess Zahra Aga Khan attended the ceremony in Karachi and shared a message from His Highness the Aga Khan, Founder and Chancellor of the University. Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah was the Chief Guest.


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