Mombasa County has officially named a street after cement company founder Hasmukh Patel, years after his death.
The decision was published in Gazette Notice No. 13017, dated August 13, 2026, and signed by Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Shariff Nassir.
According to the county governor, the Hindu Temple–Haile Selassie Avenue Access Road in Mvita Sub-County has been renamed Hasmukh Patel Road.
The Gazette Notice identifies the late Hasmukh Patel as the founder of Mombasa Cement and a philanthropist associated with the rehabilitation of the Kibarani dumpsite.
“Hindu Temple – Haile Selassie Avenue Access Road Mvita Sub-County Hasmukh Patel Road The Late Hasmukh Patel — Founder, Mombasa Cement; philanthropist associated with the rehabilitation of the Kibarani dumpsite,” the notice read in part.
The road was named in his honor as part of Mombasa County’s efforts to recognize individuals who made significant contributions to the county’s social and economic development.
Why Mombasa Governor Names Street After the Late Hasmukh Patel
Speaking during the burial of the late Hasmukh Patel on September 1, 2024, Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Shariff Nassir announced plans to honor his legacy through public institutions.
Nassir said he would propose naming a road in Mombasa after Patel, keeping his name associated with the city.
The governor also proposed naming an Early Childhood Development (ECD) center that serves children living with disabilities after Patel.
Nassir said the initiatives would help ensure that Patel’s name and legacy continue to be remembered in Mombasa.
“Well, I will be making a proposal that we will have a road in Mombasa named after the late Hassu. And I will be making a proposal that we will equally have one of our ECD centers that houses children living with disabilities named after Hassu so that the name of Hassubai can be able to live longer,” he said.
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Early Life and Business Career
Hasmukh Patel Kanji, popularly known as “Hasu” or “Asuu,” was a Kenyan Ugandan industrialist, cement entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He was born in 1967 to Dhanbai and Kanjibhai Patel and was the youngest of four siblings.
The Patel family had a longstanding presence in trade and industry in East Africa. The family expanded its business interests in Uganda in 1995, before Hasmukh Patel established himself in the cement industry.
Mombasa Cement and Tororo Cement
Patel founded Mombasa Cement Limited in 2007, with some reports placing the establishment in 2008. The company grew into one of Kenya’s major cement manufacturers, with reported annual production capacity of about 5.6 million metric tonnes.
In Uganda, Patel served as chairperson of Tororo Cement, one of the country’s major cement producers. His business interests in both Kenya and Uganda earned him recognition as a prominent figure in the East African cement industry.
Philanthropy and Community Work
Patel was widely recognized for his philanthropic activities, particularly in Mombasa and the wider Coast region. His charitable activities included support for vulnerable families, education, healthcare, and feeding programs.
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Through the Sahajanand Feeding Center, launched around 2008, his organization provided meals to thousands of people experiencing hardship. Patel also said he spent about Sh300 million every month on corporate social responsibility initiatives, including food, education and healthcare support.
One of his most visible projects was the transformation of the Kibarani dumpsite in Mombasa into a public recreational space featuring animal sculptures and other installations. Reports estimated the investment in the project at about Ksh700 million.
Death and Legacy
Hasmukh Patel died on August 29, 2024, aged 58, at a hospital in Nyali, Mombasa, following a short illness. He was cremated in Mombasa on August 31, 2024, after a public procession.
He was survived by his widow and three children. Following his death, his family and companies resumed his charitable activities in the Coast region in early 2025 after a temporary suspension.
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