Aga Khan Development Network: Aga Khan to Build Uganda's First Aga Khan Academy

Kampala, Uganda, 22 August 2007 - His Highness the Aga Khan today said “people power” was vital for economic growth in developing countries. He was speaking at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the new Aga Khan Academy in Kampala, which joins a network of high-quality schools that will provide world-class education to exceptional students from across the developing world.

	His Highness the Aga Khan lays the foundation stone for the Aga Khan Academy, Kampala in the presence of His Excellency Professor Gilbert Bukenya, Vice President of the Republic of Uganda. Looking on is Salim Bhatia, Director of the Academies Unit. - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte


	His Highness the Aga Khan and His Excellency Professor Gilbert Bukenya, Vice President of the Republic of Uganda, walk towards the reception area to meet dignitaries and high achievers following the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Aga Khan Academy Kampala. The Academy will be built on a 44 acre plot on the shores of Lake Victoria, some 18 km from the centre of Kampala. - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte


	His Highness the Aga Khan and His Excellency Vice President Professor Bukenya, meet with Dorcus Inzikuru, World 3000m steeplechase champion, at the foundation stone-laying ceremony. - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte


	His Excellency Professor Gilbert Bukenya, Vice President of the Republic of Uganda, makes a speech on behalf of His Excellency the President, Yoweri Museveni. The President commended the Aga Khan’s commitment to the development of Uganda. - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte