Arya Samaj in Kenya

The Arya Samaj was founded in Nairobi on 5 July 1903, at a meeting at the home of Jai Gopal attended by forty-five people.

The Arya Samaj also helped maintain a crematorium, held evening classes for adults, starting in 1924 and free of tuition fees, provided a public library service and provided relief during natural disasters.

The Arya Samaj organised for a number of distinguished preachers to visit East Africa.

Arya Samaj were initially established during British colonial rule when there was a large influx of Indian migrants into East Africa, but had to adapt with changing conditions.

At present the Samaj makes valuable contribution to uplift the condition of the African people[citation needed].