Kenya
- Established 1974
- People Reached 2.2 million (2023)
Civil Society Agriculture & Food Security Climate Resilience Early Childhood Development Education Health & Nutrition Work & Enterprise
Overview
The Aga Khan Foundation has operated in Kenya since 1974. In 1989, the Aga Khan Foundation established the early foundations of the Madrasa Early Childhood Programme in Mombasa to respond to a request from local leaders for assistance in improving educational opportunities for young children. In 1997, it launched efforts to address rural poverty in Kaloleni, Kilifi and Kinango, three of Kenya’s poorest and most drought-prone sub-counties.
In Kenya, the Aga Khan Foundation leads a range of integrated, innovative and gender sensitive programmes across the Coast, Nyanza, and northeastern regions.
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Our impact in Kenya in 2023
1 million
People reached directly or indirectly through 816 supported civil society organisations, 46% of whom were women
196,334
Children accessed education services and support across 343 schools and learning spaces
74,500
Mangrove trees planted or protected, 70,810 of which were newly planted in partnership with communities
In partnership with
The following list of partners represents a selection that AKF Kenya collaborates with and is not exhaustive.
Leadership
Riaz Nathu
Regional CEO, East Africa
Contact us
Aga Khan Foundation Kenya
19 General Mathenge Road
Nairobi, Kenya
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Programme Spotlight
The Mysteries of Jabali and Sauti
A multimedia series for children featuring animations, comics, story books and more, co-created by AKF and Kenyan creatives, with support from LEGO Foundation.