Taha Sabit is a photographer based in Mombasa, Kenya whose creative journey began in 2018 as a graphics designer in Colombo. After shifting to Mombasa in 2021, photography evolved from just another interest to an integral part of his identity. In this blog, he gives a behind-the-scenes look into volunteering as a photographer at community…
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Zarina Jafferji is a member of the Dawoodi Bohra community in London, originally from Zanzibar, Tanzania. With a lifelong passion for food, she blends her Zanzibari roots with global influences, creating a unique culinary style. She celebrated this fusion in her first cookbook, A Taste of Zanzibar, and more recently, in A Taste of Tradition,…
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The Dawoodi Bohra community of Mombasa recently restored and reopened the library at Mombasa Remand Prison as part of Project Rise, the community’s global philanthropic initiative focused on education and social development. The effort included refurbishing the space and donating more than 700 books to create an accessible reading environment for individuals housed at the…
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On 27th October 2025, student volunteers from the MSB educational institute in Mombasa stepped into the mudflats of Dongo Kundu to plant 1,500 saplings of what will become a coastal shield. The activity was carried out under the banner of Project Rise, in support of the Government of Kenya’s One Million Tree Campaign. It brought together…
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Photos courtesy: Huzaifa Hunaid The Dawoodi Bohras of Malindi hosted a two-day volleyball tournament in mid-October at the newly inaugurated Qutbi Sports Complex, uniting East African communities over fun and competition. Teams from Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, Nakuru, Tanga, Morogoro, and Arusha gathered in the coastal town to mark the birthday celebrations of His Holiness Syedna…
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By Arwa Huzaifa Hameed Cricket fever swept through Nairobi as the Dawoodi Bohra community’s marquee, The Saifee Burhani T10 (SBT 10) tournament, brought high-octane action, palpitating passion, and a surge of local pride to the global stage in Africa. Organised by Burhani Sports, a community organisation, the city of Nairobi hosted the seventh season of…
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Dawoodi Bohra community members under the banner of Project Rise conducted a three-day eye screening and surgery camp in the rural village of Ipole, Tabora Region, in Tanzania. The camp was held at Mazinge Hospital in Sikonge and provided critical eye care to over 600 individuals from nearby villages. The initiative, part of a broader…
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Written by Alefiyah Harazi Tucked away in a quiet corner of Saifee Park in Nairobi lies a cottage where something magical has taken root—a charming children’s library, where windows catch the morning light just right, bookshelves hum with stories, and imagination tiptoes around every corner. The library, run by Bunayyat, a Dawoodi Bohra women’s organisation…
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Zahra Haamid is an educator at MSB Educational Institute, Nairobi, currently serving as the Head of the Lower Primary section. She has been in the education field for over a decade and is convinced in the power of engaging and purposeful learning to yield positive results. In this blog, she shares her thoughts on why…
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ANJ Football Club, Nairobi hosted a friendly match against some of Kenya’s most celebrated former international players, including Victor Wanyama and McDonald Mariga on January 7, 2025. The match drew football fans eager to witness this exciting clash between seasoned stars and spirited players from the local club. It was a humbling experience for the…
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