Vallibhai Hasham

In 1920 Messers Vallibhai Hasham and Co were major contributors towards the construction of Nairobi Chief Jamatkhana. Foundation stone was laid 14th Jan 1920 Building was opened 14th Jan 1922.

Prince Aly Khan's visit to Mombasa was hosted by Sultan Valli-Hasham. During that visit Rita Hayworth spent many enjoyable hours with Shanaz (Sultan Valli- Hasham's daughter) and nicknamed her Lulu meaning darling she still uses that name.Prince Aly Khan enjoyed watching movies at the Regal Theatre which was owned and operated by Sultan Valli-hasham.When Prince Aly Khan's race horse (Tulyar) won the derby Prince Aly Khan presented Sultan Valli-Hasham with a lighter which I Sherali Valli-Hasham treasure till today.Sultan Valli-Hasham remained friends with the prince until his accidental death.

Note:Sultan Valli-Hasham had no community title at that time

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13jpg;Sultan Valli-Hasham and prince Aly Khan. 5jpg:L to R .Mr Dhalla,Prince Aly Khan.Mr Musa and Sultan Valli-Hasham. 4jpg,3jpg and 15jpg:Rita Hayworth and Sultan Valli-Hasham. 2jpg Sultan Valli-Hasham Rita hayworth and her staff.

Yours Bobby Valli-Hasham.

From 1963 to 1965 Sultan Valli- Hasham was the president of the council in Kenya.

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7jpg:Sultan Valli-Hasham receiving Hazar Imam at Nairobi airport. also in the picture Sir Eboo Pirbhai and Mr A.Nanji. 8jpg:Sultan Valli-Hasham and Hazar Imam. 9jpg:L to R Mrs Gulbanu Sultan Valli- hasham.Sultan Valli- hasham and Hazar Imam

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11jpg:(L to R) Sultan Valli- hasham,Prince Sadrudin,Sir Eboo Pirbhai and Kamadia H.Teja.(1963) 13jpg:Gulbanu and Sultan Valli-hasham with Prince Sadrudin.(1963) 10jpg and 16 jpg Lions Club hosted a lunch at the New Stanley hotel to welcome Hazar imam.(1963) 10jpg L to R:Hazar Imam,P.Manakshaw,Mrs Sandhu and Sultan Valli-Hasham.(1963) 16jpg:R to L Lady Eboo Pirbhai,S.Valli-Hasham,Mrs Sandhu.P Manakshaw and Hazar Imam.(1963) 6jpg:Receiving Hazar Imam at Nairobi airport.(1963)L to R.Sultan Valli-hasham.Hazar Imam.and H.E. M.Macdonald Last Governor to Kenya (front)

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1jpg:Hazar Imam' visit to kenya to celebrate independence from the British.(L to R )Sultan Valli-Hasham,Sir Eboo Pirbhai,Hazar Imam,Tom Mboya and Dr Kiano.(Front) 14jpg:Sultan Valli- Hasham receiving H.E.Jomo Kenyatta after Lancaster house conference leading to the independence of Kenya.S Valli-Hasham was representing the Ismaili community.