Mombasa Cement's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Hasmukh Patel, passed away while being rushed to a private hospital in Nyali.

Tudor MCA Samir Bhalo, a close family member, confirmed his death, saying the CEO was only sick for two days.

Today at around 1pm, we lost Mr Hasmukh Patel, the CEO of Mombasa Cement. He was just ill for about two days. He died on the way to hospital. We will update you on the funeral arrangements.”

His body has been moved to Pandya Memorial Hospital, Mombasa.

Speaking on X, Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad  Nassir has eulogized  Patel for his active participation in society affairs in Mombasa and his generous support for the underprivileged.