Andy Chande
Sir Jayantilal Keshavji Chande | |
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| Born | Jayantilal Keshavji Chande (1928-05-07)7 May 1928 Mombasa, Kenya |
| Died | 7 April 2017(2017-04-07) (aged 88) |
| Nationality | Tanzanian |
| Citizenship | Tanzania |
| Alma mater | University of Pune |
| Notable work | A Knight in Africa: Journey from Bukene |
| Awards | KBE Pravasi Bharatiya Samman |
| Website | andychande |
Jayantilal Keshavji "Andy" Chande KBE (7 May 1928 – 7 April 2017) was a Tanzanian businessman, philanthropist and a freemason[citation needed].
Background
On 10 August 2007, the Swahili translation of his book A Knight in Africa (Shujaa Katika Afrika: Safari Kutoka Bukene) was launched at the Shaaban Robert Secondary School hall, by President of Tanzania, Jakaya Kikwete. Other figures in attendance included the Canadian High Commissioner to Tanzania, Dr Andrew McAlister[1]
Awards
- Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2003
- Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, 2005
References
- A Knight in Africa
External links
- Official website
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