NAIROBI, Kenya – President William Ruto has mourned the death of His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims.
Taking to his official X account (formerly Twitter), the head of state said that he had been saddened by the passing of The Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims.
“He was an extraordinary leader who went beyond what seemed impossible to help the vulnerable—through his charities in hospitals and schools. Our thoughts are with the family of His Highness and the wider Ismaili community. Rest in Peace,” President Ruto posted.
His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), passed away peacefully in Lisbon on 4 February 2025, aged 88, surrounded by his family. Prince Karim Aga Khan…
Raila Odinga mourns The Aga Khan
Former prime minister Raila Odinga also mourned The Aga Khan, stating that his death was a big blow to the world.
“His Highness Prince Mawlana Shah Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV has exited the world at a time of much uncertainty and anxiety; just when we needed his wisdom, tolerance, empathy, and moral leadership the most,” Raila posted on X.
Raila said that the death of The Aga Khan was a heavy blow to the community of good deeds, compassionate humanitarianism, and works of faith.
“As a country, Kenya has benefitted significantly from Aga Khan’s works and investment in human welfare, which will certainly live long since he is gone. Our prayers and thoughts are with the millions around the world who looked up to him for spiritual guidance and physical well-being. I express my deepest condolences to His Highness’s family and the @TheIsmaili community worldwide,” Raila posted.
His Highness Prince Mawlana Shah Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, has exited the world at a time of much uncertainty and anxiety; just when we needed his wisdom, tolerance, empathy, and moral leadership the most. His death is a heavy blow to the community of good deeds,…
How Ken Lusaka mourned The Aga Khan
Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka also mourned The Aga Khan while applauding his leadership.
“On behalf of the people of Bungoma County and my behalf, I extend our deepest condolences on the passing of His Highness the Aga Khan. His visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to development have left an indelible mark on our nation. May his family find solace during this difficult time, and may his enduring vision continue to inspire us all,” Lusaka posted on his official Facebook page.
All we know about The Aga Khan
The Aga Khan, a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, passed away peacefully in Lisbon on February 4, 2025, aged 88, surrounded by his family.
Prince Karim Aga Khan was the founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network. The announcement of his designated successor will follow.
“Leaders and staff of the Aga Khan Development Network offer our condolences to the family of His Highness and the Ismaili community worldwide,” a statement from the Aga Khan Development Network reads in part.
We are saddened by the passing of The Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims. He was an extraordinary leader who went beyond what seemed impossible to help the vulnerable — through his charities in hospitals and schools. Our thoughts are with the family of His…
The statement posted on X further reads:
“As we honour the legacy of our founder, Prince Karim Aga Khan, we continue to work with our partners to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities across the world, as he wished, irrespective of their religious affiliations or origins.
