Buzzing with purpose: How beekeeping became a calling

Moiz Ngerengerewala of the Dawoodi Bohras of Dar es Salaam with a beekeeping expert from Nashik

Moiz and Khuzaima Ngerengerewala are Tanzanian entrepreneurs who turned their love for natural honey into a purposeful beekeeping venture. Inspired by the stunning landscapes of Tanzania, they combined carpentry expertise with sustainable practices to produce pure honey and other byproducts—working in harmony with nature and empowering local beekeepers along the way. We spoke with Moiz…

Dawoodi Bohra medical delegation brings advanced surgeries and hope to Ethiopian patients

A team of doctors from the Dawoodi Bohra community pose in Addis Ababa

In a powerful expression of global unity and service, the Dawoodi Bohra community of Ethiopia hosted a major medical camp at St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College from 4th to 8th May 2025. This significant initiative, which involves providing critical surgical interventions and consultations, was requested by Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health from Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin,…

Between the brushstrokes: Mustafa Likoniwalla

Mustafa Likoniiwalla of the Dawoodi Bohras of Nairobi

Written by Alefiyah Harazi The canvas is a riot of colours as the final hues are applied. Having given the picture some geometric order, Mustafa Likoniwalla has just one more stroke to apply. The melange of forms and colours display the artist’s fascination with modern abstraction, portraits, and Islamic art. A talented artist, mental health…

A book in a nook: The magic of a community-run library in Nairobi

The Bunayyat Library in Nairobi is a haven for children and local residents of Saifee Park in Nairobi

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…

Tanga hosts the second Saifee East Africa sports festival

Dawoodi Bohra teams across East Africa organised an inter-community sports competition in Tanga

The Dawoodi Bohras of Tanga, Tanzania hosted the 2nd Saifee East African Sports Festival between 17th to 20th April where 720 athletes from community centres across East Africa competed in an array of sports in front of 2,000 spirited spectators. The event was organised by Annadil Burhani, a local community-run sports organisation, whose secretary, Hatim…

Framing the wild: A photographer’s testimony of patience and a passion for nature 

Luvai Gohar from the Dawoodi Bohras of Nairobi

Luvai Zoher Gohar, a 38-year-old wildlife photographer from Nairobi, Kenya, channels his graphic design roots and deep-rooted passion for nature into breathtaking images that capture the raw essence and beauty of the wild. In this picture story, he shares about his passion, his process and some of his stunning photographs. My camera is my second…

A young man’s unwavering commitment to community service in Nairobi

Mohammed Qusay of the Dawoodi Bohras of Nairobi is all smiles helping a young-at-heart community member at the Dawoodi Bohra community centre in Nairobi

Every evening during Ramadan, as the sun dips below the horizon and the call to Maghrib prayer echoes through the streets of Nairobi, Mohammed Qusay is at the Dawoodi Bohra community centre in Saifee Park with a sense of purpose. He has arrived almost an hour early, but his aim is not just to break…

Saifee Hospital Tanzania and Project Rise host kidney health awareness & screening camp in Dar es Salaam

Saifee Hospital and Project Rise came together to host a kidney health awareness camp in Dar es Salaam

Saifee Hospital Tanzania, in collaboration with Project Rise, a Dawoodi Bohra philanthropic initiative, set up a Kidney health Awareness & screening Camp at Mwinjuma Grounds in the Mwananyamala ward of Dar es Salaam. The camp was organised on March 8 which is marked globally as World Kidney Day.  Over 500 individuals between the ages of…

Bringing concepts to life through STEM

Zahra Haamid of the Dawoodi Bohras of Nairobi

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…

Former top flight players Wanyama and Mariga play in a friendly match at the Dawoodi Bohra’s ANJ Football Club in Nairobi

McDonald Mariga plays against the Dawoodi Bohra ANJ club

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…