Articles of Interest

“We all have high expectations for the Aga Khan Academies. I want to help the Academy in Mombasa, the first of the Academies, to lead the way in meeting the mission and vision of His Highness,” says Bill O’Hearn, the school’s new Head of Academy.

“Every time I visit the school, I stand in awe at the magnificent beauty of the campus,” says Natasha Dharani, an Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad parent. Every decision made when planning an Aga Khan Academy campus – from where to plant flowers to where to place each building – reflects a commitment to excellence. While part of a network, each Academy is also unique in its design, taking into account local culture as well as experiences that will enhance the students’ learning.

Like many teenagers, 15-year-old Asma Shariff loves to play sports. But she is especially grateful for the opportunity to participate in football, basketball, and track and field because she comes from Garissa, a town in north-eastern Kenya where girls aren’t allowed to play sports, are typically married by the age of 15 and aren’t encouraged to pursue education. Asma was selected through a unique talent identification process in which the Academy reaches out to schools across the country to bring together the brightest students from all over Kenya, regardless of their economic means.