By; News room
Prince Shah Karim Al Husseini Agha Khan IV, the 49th Imam of Nizari Ismailis is to be awarded the Honorary Citizenship of Kampala in recognition of the role of his foundation to the development of the city.
According to the Kampala Capital City Authority Acting Director of Public and Corporate Affairs Peter Kauju, this will be the first time the authority to give out such awards to a reputable figure.
He says that the award will be received by the Aga Khan Foundation during celebration to mark the 60 anniversary of Prince Karim Agha Khan’s ascension to the Ismail Imamat throne.
The foundation’s engagement in Uganda spans more than 70 years. The foundations portfolio includes investments in businesses, education, media, health, hotels, power generation and the USD 100 million hospitals under construction in Nakawa division.
Prince Karim Aga Khan also holds the honorary citizenship of Canada which was awarded to him by former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper in 2009.
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