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Mzee Kenyatta's tailor remains philanthropic even in death

Brothers of Mr Dhanji Liladhar Parmar carry his body at the Nakuru Hindu Crematorium on July 26, 2018. Mr Parmar was Mzee Jomo Kenyatta's tailor. He was cremated July 26,2018. [Photo: Harun Wathari/Standard]

Eighty-two-year-old Nakuru philanthropist Dhanji Liladhar Parmar, who was former President Jomo Kenyatta’s tailor, wanted his corneas donated upon his death. And following his death last Monday, his wish was fulfilled as the corneas were harvested ready to be given to someone in need.

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