April

As Sikhs began to settle in East Africa, they established a community rich with culture, and began building Gurdwaras in all areas of the country. As the community prospered, Sikhs built bigger Gurdwaras and turned their attention to the youth and several Khalsa schools.

Of the many Gurdwaras built in East Africa, the following are the most prominent: Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Nairobi: The foundation stone of the Gurdwara was laid by Sardar Kishen Singh in the year 1909. There were only about one hundred Sikhs in Nairobi in those days, but they built a magnificent building with the glory of the Gurdwara being a huge bronze central dome which for many years was a Nairobi landmark.

Makindu Sikh Temple, Makindu: Sikh Temple Makindu is located about 100 miles from Nairobi on the main Nairobi to Mombasa road and was built in 1926 by Sikhs who worked on the construction of the railway line. They built a beautiful edifice and campus where a person of any religion could withdraw from the mundane and reflect on the spiritual.

Today, this large complex houses a huge dining facility which provides free Langar 24 hours a day and boarding facilities. The meals are prepared and served by the local Africans wearing turbans and some have beards.