×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Philanthropist Patel honoured with unique final rites in Mombasa

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

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.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
Athletics
Adak wants media to report doping issues with precision
By AFP 13 hrs ago
Premier League
Liverpool boss Slot says Salah victim of 'his own standards'
By AFP 13 hrs ago
Football
Real Madrid face Man City, PSG draw Chelsea in Champions League last 16
By AFP 14 hrs ago
Premier League
Arsenal face Chelsea title test, troubled Spurs in spotlight