The BAPS Swaminarayan Research Institute in Nairobi was inaugurated in the presence of esteemed guests from the world of academia, including, Mahamahopadhyay Bhadreshdas Swami, Dr. Mulinge Munyae – Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic and Student Affairs at United States International University, Dr. Tadayo Makoha – Chairman, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Kenyatta University, Dr. Patrick Maluki – Chairman Department of Diplomacy and International Relations at the University of Nairobi, Dr. Prakash Heda – Pro Chancellor at Lukenya University, Deputy Indian High Commissioner Mr. Rohit Vadhwa and senior leaders of various institutions.