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Philanthropist Patel honoured with unique final rites in Mombasa

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A van carrying the body of Mombasa Businessman, Hasmukh Patel Hasu before the body is Cremated at Buxton in Mombasa on September 1, 2024. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]

Mombasa came to a standstill on Sunday as thousands of residents and leaders paid their last respects to a leading businessman and philanthropist in the Coast region.

It was a unique send-off as the body of industrialist Hasmukhbhai Kanji Patel was displayed in Mombasa streets and Nyali estate, in what was described as a king's funeral.

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