Andy Chande

Jayantilal Keshavji "Andy" Chande KBE (7 May 1928 – 7 April 2017) was a Tanzanian businessman, philanthropist and a freemason^{[citation needed]}.

Sir Jayantilal Keshavji Chande KBE
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.com

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

Awards

• Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2003
• Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, 2005