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Sikhs in Kenya

How Sikhs arrived

From 1896 Sikh craftsmen and engineers came to East Africa to build the Uganda Railway, and many stayed on and built Gurdwaras along the line.

The historic Gurdwara at Makindu, on the old railway route, still serves langar to travellers today.

Gurdwaras in Kenya

Gurdwara Makindu

Makindu

Historic railway-era Gurdwara on the Nairobi–Mombasa road

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Siri Guru Singh Sabha

Nairobi

Central Gurdwara of Kenya’s capital

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See all 5 Gurdwaras in Kenya →

Events and Gurpurabs

Gurpurab dates and local events for Kenya, shown in local time, are coming soon. Until then, see the Sikh calendar on Sikhs in India.

Community

Sikh organisations, Punjabi schools, Gatka academies and youth groups in Kenya will be listed here. Know one we should add? Write to [email protected].

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