Published on 06/02/2025
Members of Parliament have honoured His Highness, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV.
The Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili Shia Muslim community died in Lisbon, Portugal on 04 February 2025, aged 88.
The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, made remarks in his communication during the plenary sitting on Wednesday, 05 February 2025, in honour of the Aga Khan, before asking MPs to observe a moment of silence.
“He visited Uganda several times, through the Aga Khan Development Network, he invested heavily in the media, Tayebwa said.
He added that the fallen spiritual leader also invested in Bujagali Hydropower Project, Aga Khan Clinics and hospitals, as well as Aga Khan University, primary and secondary schools. He also had stake in Jubilee Insurance Company, Diamond Trust Bank, Serena hotels and real estate.
The Aga Khan Development Network, his main philanthropic organisation, deals principally with healthcare, housing, education and rural economic development, which helps to build schools and hospitals in parts of Africa and Asia.
“He was awarded the Most Excellent Order of the Pearl of Africa Medal by President Yoweri Museveni in appreciation of his socio-economic transformation of Uganda,” Tayebwa said.
The Aga Khan was a defender of Islamic culture and values and was widely regarded as a builder of bridges between Muslim societies and the West.
