President William Ruto kneading dough with Dawoodi Bohra community’s Spiritual Leader Syedna Mufaddal
Saifuddin in Karen, Nairobi County on January 16, 2026/PCS
President William Ruto on Friday met the Dawoodi Bohra community’s spiritual leader, His Holiness Syedna
Mufaddal Saifuddin, in Karen, Nairobi.
During the visit, Ruto joined Syedna
and community members in kneading chapati dough, a gesture that underscored the
warm ties between the government and the Dawoodi Bohra community.
He was accompanied by Prime Cabinet
Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Health CS Aden Duale, Nairobi Governor Johnson
Sakaja and Education CS Julius Ogamba.
The Dawoodi Bohra community, a Shia
Muslim group of Indian Gujarati origin, welcomed Syedna to Kenya on January 8.
His visit reflects the community’s
long-standing relationship with the country, where they have been present since
the early 19th century.
President William Ruto kneading dough with Dawoodi Bohra community’s Spiritual Leader Syedna Mufaddal
Saifuddin in Karen, Nairobi County on January 16, 2026/PCS
Globally numbering about one
million, the Dawoodi Bohra trace their heritage to the Fatimid Caliphate.
They are known for emphasising
peace, education, ethical business practices and community service.
In Kenya, they have contributed to
trade, healthcare through medical camps, education through institutions such as
Nairobi’s Al Jamea Tus Saifiyah academy, and environmental programs.
Syedna’s visit is expected to
strengthen these engagements and deepen cooperation between the community and
the Kenyan government.
President William Ruto with Dawoodi Bohra community’s Spiritual Leader Syedna Mufaddal
Saifuddin in Karen, Nairobi County on January 16, 2026/PCS
President William Ruto with Dawoodi Bohra community’s Spiritual Leader Syedna Mufaddal
Saifuddin and other leaders in Karen, Nairobi County on January 16, 2026/PCS
President William Ruto meets with Dawoodi Bohra community in Karen, Nairobi County on January 16, 2026/PCS
President William Ruto meets with Dawoodi Bohra community in Karen, Nairobi County on January 16, 2026/PCS
President William Ruto meets with Dawoodi Bohra community in Karen, Nairobi County on January 16, 2026/PCS
President William Ruto with Dawoodi Bohra community’s Spiritual Leader Syedna Mufaddal
Saifuddin in Karen, Nairobi County on January 16, 2026/PCS
President William Ruto with Dawoodi Bohra community’s Spiritual Leader Syedna Mufaddal
Saifuddin in Karen, Nairobi County on January 16, 2026/PCS