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Hasmukh Patel: Billionaire who spent billions every year on needy locals

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Mombasa cement proprietor, Hasmukh Patel who has been helping the needy in Mombasa. Patel is one of the forgotten heroes in Mombasa.19th October 2019. Photo [Omondi Onyango, Standard]

Industrialist and philanthropist Hasmukh Patel alias Hasu might be gone, but his contribution to transforming lives will remain etched in the minds of residents.

To some, the owner of Mombasa Cement was an ordinary businessman who was keen to contribute to the economy but to most residents, he was an uncelebrated hero who was the hope of many people.

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