The works and achievements of the influential spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims have long been baffling to categorize.
But as this rather enigmatic figurehead pays an official visit to East Africa the results of his work in rural development, education and healthcare on the continent are sparking interest.
In much the same way, he has already attracted attention with investment in small and medium size enterprises which indirectly provide employment for hundreds of thousands in a swathe of countries across the continent. 
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