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A legacy of excellence: congratulations to the Class of 2025
1 January 2025

The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2025, honouring 79 IB Diploma Programme students from across the world.

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Wall Planner August-December 2024
18 September 2024

Check out AKA Mombasa's academic wall planner for August to December 2024.

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Aga Khan Academy Mombasa celebrates 20 years of excellence
19 February 2024

The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa in Kenya celebrated its 20th anniversary on Monday, 19 February in the presence of Princess Zahra Aga Khan.

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SRC leadership retreat
23 October 2023

The recent Student Representative Council (SRC) retreat was more than just picturesque landscapes and outdoor fun.

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Wall Planner August-December 2023
16 August 2023

Check out AKA Mombasa's academic wall planner for August to December 2023.

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Gayathri Vinil: studying astronomy and astrophysics at the Florida Institute of Technology
4 August 2023

Gayathri Vinil will be attending the Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) to pursue a major in astronomy and astrophysics.

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Spotlights

“Creating leaders”: Impact of an Aga Khan Schools education
23 January 2024
At the Academy in Mombasa, Ham Serunjogi – CEO and co-founder of African fintech giant Chipper Cash – realised the importance of staying connected to something larger than himself. The Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree is now serving as an advisor to the US President on African diaspora engagement.
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Alqaim Lalani (Class of 2019): The importance of mentoring and positively contributing to the community
13 November 2023
Although it has been a few years since he graduated from the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa, Alqaim Lalani, Class of 2019, says his years at the Academy had a major bearing on his academic career and strongly influenced his outlook on life. Now, as a graduate of Columbia University in New York, Alqaim is giving back to the Aga Khan Academies community that he says shaped his life and gave him so much.
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Muskaan Bhaidani (Class of 2020): Journey to university and the Academy's impact 
26 September 2023
Muskaan Bhaidani is an alumna of the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa who was in the Class of 2020. Graduating with an impressive International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) score of 44 out of 45, Muskaan is now attending McGill University in Montreal, Canada.  
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Ayaan Allarakhia: sharing his voice to inspire others 
21 June 2021
Since he was 4-years-old, Ayaan Allarakhia has had a passion for music that has shaped his whole life. Over the years, the Grade 9 student at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa has developed and strengthened his musical and performance skills. Now, after writing and releasing his own song and music video, Ayaan is on a mission to spread his love for music to all.
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Naail Lakhani: Learner Agency Through Coding
26 May 2021
Naail Lakhani, a Year 5 student in Junior School, has demonstrated incredible maturity, leadership, and initiative since joining the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa in 2018. His proudest achievement is founding the Junior School Coding Club, an after-school extracurricular activity to teach coding to young minds.
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Milka Gatungoh: The dedicated school nurse
12 February 2021
Residential school nurse Milka Gatungoh has supported the physical, emotional and mental well-being of the Academy community since 2010. Known for her compassion, she played a vital frontline role during COVID-19, providing care, education and psychosocial support to students and staff.
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A better world through education: The Aga Khan Academies
26 June 2018
The International Baccalaureate featured the Aga Khan Academies and our approach to creating home-grown leaders as part of their 50th anniversary commemoration. Watch to learn how the Academies work to transform the communities in which they are located.
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Spotlight: Abdirahman Ibrahim
5 June 2018
This is Abdirahman, a student at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa. During his time at the Academy, he explored his wide-ranging abilities and developed an initiative that helped change the lives of young girls in Mombasa.
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Spotlight: Abdalla Ahmed Mahmud
21 May 2018
Meet Abdalla, a Somali student from the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa. He shares his journey of self-discovery: Abdalla solidified his multiple identities, fostered his strengths, and created positive social change during his years at the Academy.
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Spotlight: Mercy Muthui
8 January 2018
This is Mercy, a teacher at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa who joined through the Teacher Preparation Programme. Mercy fosters profound and meaningful relationships with everyone around her and consistently encourages her students to be the best versions of themselves.
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Sadiq Issa: Video spotlight
5 December 2017
Meet Sadiq, a student at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa. Open-mindedness, confidence and time management are some of the many characteristics he has developed at the Academy that will help him achieve his dream of becoming a journalist.
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Saumya Gupta: Video spotlight
27 November 2017
Meet Saumya, a student at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa. A musician and a leader, she shares her wisdom on what it means to make a true positive impact.
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Publications

AKA Mombasa IB School Profile 2025-2026
21 December 2025
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Aga Khan Academy Mombasa Quick Facts Sheet
19 February 2024
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The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa
22 November 2018
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Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa School Profile
19 October 2014
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The Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa
19 October 2014
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Events

School reopens
1 January 0001
Hyderabad, India
Classes will resume on Tuesday, 6 January 2026. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for a fresh and exciting new term!

Term break
1 January 0001
Hyderabad, India
The final day of classes for this term is Wednesday, 10 December 2025. We wish all students a relaxing and enjoyable holiday break.

Seeds of Change
1 January 0001
Hyderabad, India
An art exhibition, silent auction and live auction will be held on Friday, 5 December 2025 at 3 pm at AKA Maputo. The school community is invited to join us for this event.
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