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Thousands pay tribute to billionaire Reginald Mengi ahead of burial

Zari Hassan at the Reginald Mengi's funeral. [Photo Courtesy}

Fallen Tanzanian billionaire, author and philanthropist Reginald Mengi, will be buried today at his home in Machame.

The 76-year old magnate died last week while on vacation in Dubai. In 2014, Forbes estimated his wealth at $560m (Sh56 billion).

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