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Event - 1976-02-16

Posted June 3rd, 2008 by heritage
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Monday, 1976, February 16
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Witnessed opening of Nairobi Serena Hotel by President Kenyatta. Hazar Imam said: 'The sheer variety of Kenya's attractions have few equals anywhere.' Later that day, visited the Aga Khan Hospital.. According to newspapers, made an important investment in East Africa.

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H.H. Prince Karim Aga Khan IV
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Serena Hotels
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