Mohan Galot, a billionaire industrialist and owner of London Distillers Kenya (LDK), died on June 18, 2025, in the United Kingdom at the age of 80.
Born on April 8, 1945, Galot rose from humble beginnings to become one of Kenya’s most influential businessmen, with interests spanning textiles, real estate, and alcohol manufacturing.
He was the son of the late Pusharam and Movni Devi Galot, and husband to Santosh Galot.
Galot’s company, LDK, is one of Kenya’s largest alcohol manufacturers, known for household liquor brands such as Safari Cane and Old Monk Rum.
Funeral Arrangements
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In an obituary published in local dailies, Galot’s family eulogized him as a loving father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Santosh, five children, Rita, Nina, Deepa, Avin, and Pawan and several grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
- Tuesday, June 24:
- 9:00 a.m. — Darshan at family home, 10 Devonshire Park, Shinfield Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7DX, UK
- 10:30 a.m. — Cremation at Easthampstead Park Crematorium, South Road, Wokingham, RG40 3DW
- Wednesday, June 25:
- 3:00–5:00 p.m. — Uthavana bhajans and prayers at Reading Hindu Temple, 112 Whitley Street, Reading, RG2 0EQ, followed by prasadi.
A prayer meeting will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, with details to be announced.
Mohan Galot Properties
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Under his leadership, the company earned international awards, winning global recognition at the Monde Selection Awards in Brussels for product excellence.
In addition to LDK, Galot was at the helm of several major Kenyan enterprises, including King Woolen Mills Ltd, Galot International Ltd, Mohan Meakin Ltd, and Manchester Outfitters Ltd, among others.
In 2022, Galot made headlines when Kenya’s Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions declined to drop forgery charges against him and his wife.
The case was widely reported and reflected the scrutiny that often accompanies high-profile business figures.
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