| 词条 | Awadh Saleh Sherman |
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|name = Awadh Saleh Sherman |image = |image_size = |alt = |caption = |birth_name = |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1932|10|04}} |birth_place = Mombasa, Kenya |residence = Mombasa, Kenya |alma_mater = |nationality = Kenyan |occupation = Businessman, Conservationist, Philanthropist |known_for = Net Worth,[1] Business Ventures, Conservation, Philanthropy, Land Ownership |years_active = 1950–present |net_worth = |boards = |spouse = {{marriage|Dalila|1960}} |children = |parents = Saleh Salha |signature = |signature_alt= |website = }} Awadh "Swaleh Nguru" Sherman ({{lang-ar|عوض صالح شرمان}}; born October 4, 1932) is a Kenyan business magnate, investor and philanthropist. He is of Yemeni[2] descent and started out from humble beginnings as a fish monger selling Kingfish "Nguru". He is of significant net worth and owns some of the largest ranches in Kenya. Despite, being one of the biggest land owners in Kenya, he is also recognized by the Government of Kenya and the United Nations for his philanthropic efforts in protecting and helping Somali refugees, and for his conservational efforts around Kenya.[3] Early lifeAwadh was born in Bondeni, Mombasa. He is the son of Saleh Sherman and Salha Sherman. He is the eldest of eight siblings. His father, Saleh, was a taxi driver, and Awadh would from time to time help out his father with his work. This led to Awadh's love for cars. At an early age he set up a bicycle repair shop in Tudor, which later became Swaleh Nguru Garage. The garage was very popular with historical figures such as Jomo Kenyatta and Tom Mboya. Business careerAwadh started Swaleh Nguru Garage, repairing and selling second hand vehicles. He later, invested heavily into real estate, construction and ranching. At one point he owned a third of Mombasa Island, mainly the town of Majengo. He later subdivided the land into sub-plots and sold them.[4] He is the founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Kilindini Warehouses and AGRO Processors, which are some of the major corporations in his conglomerate. He has traded in other commodities such as grain, tea, coffee and nuts. He owns one of the largest sisal plantations in Kenya at Taru, making him the main sisal producer and exporter.[5] He also owns several large real estate in Kenya, which have been a topic of controversy in the media with relatives claiming rights to his wealth and squatters being evicted on his land has caused riots.[6][7] PhilanthropyHe is a leading conservationist in Kenya protecting over 100,000 hectares of forest and wildlife. His most notable conservancy is in Kipini,[8] Nairobi Ranch. Swaleh Nguru Camp,[9] was a donation to the UNHCR to settle and provide for refugees. RecognitionSwaleh Nguru Road in Tudor was named in his honor. He has also received the Head of State Commendation and several recognitions from UNEP, UNHCR, and WFP. Personal lifeAwadh married Dalila Juma on April 14, 1960. They live in Kilifi, Mombasa and lead a simple life away from the public eye. He is an extremely reclusive billionaire, who does not like to be involved in politics. His family is known to be very philanthropic. Although they do not disclose their charitable work, they have been known to donate much of their wealth for feeding programs and land settlements of displaced peoples.[10] See also
NotesAwadh is referred to as Swaleh Nguru. His father was also referred to as Swaleh Nguru. References1. ^{{cite news|title=Political families own half of private wealth|url=http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Kenyans-Wealth-Families-Politicians/-/1056/2215578/-/rw5iryz/-/index.html|accessdate=18 September 2015|publisher=Nation Media Group|date=February 20, 2014|ref=Swaleh Nguru, Saleh Said Sherman}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Sherman, Awadh}}2. ^{{cite web|title=Hadhrami Personalities |url=http://www.hadhramidiaspora.org/2011/07/09/some-hadhrami-personalities-past-present-in-kenya/ |website=Hadhrami Diaspora |accessdate=18 September 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304104438/http://www.hadhramidiaspora.org/2011/07/09/some-hadhrami-personalities-past-present-in-kenya/ |archivedate=4 March 2016 |df= }} 3. ^{{Cite web|title = history – Kipini Trust|url = http://kipiniconservancy.wildlifedirect.org/tag/history/|website = kipiniconservancy.wildlifedirect.org|accessdate = 2015-09-27}} 4. ^{{cite news|last1=THOYA|first1=FRANCIS|title=Tycoon's billions are frozen|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200105220426.html|accessdate=20 September 2015|date=May 23, 2001}} 5. ^{{cite web|title=Downloads |url=http://www.sisalboardkenya.go.ke/a/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=38&Itemid=84 |website=Sisal Board of Kenya |accessdate=18 September 2015 |ref=AGRO PROCESSORS |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150928014444/http://www.sisalboardkenya.go.ke/a/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=38&Itemid=84 |archivedate=28 September 2015 |df= }} 6. ^{{cite news|title=Teen shot as police disperse squatters in Shanzu|url=http://www.nation.co.ke/counties/Shanzu-Squatters-Land-Police-Shooting/-/1107872/2712274/-/9s5ic0/-/index.html|accessdate=18 September 2015|publisher=Nation Media Group|date=May 10, 2015}} 7. ^{{cite news|last1=MACHUHI|first1=EUNICE|title=Nguru family fights over Sh10bn estate|url=http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Nguru-family-fights-over-Sh10bn-estate/-/1056/1399076/-/gk3u99z/-/index.html|accessdate=18 September 2015|publisher=Nation Media Group|date=May 3, 2012}} 8. ^{{cite book|title=One Planet, Many People: Atlas of Our Changing Environment|date=2005|publisher=UNEP|isbn=92-807-2571-8|page=96}} 9. ^{{cite web|title=Somalia: The "Benadir" refugee camp including location and ethnic backgrounds of camp dwellers|url=http://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6ad7b64.html|website=refworld|accessdate=18 September 2015}} 10. ^{{cite news|title=Family donates land for street children project|url=http://www.nation.co.ke/news/-/1056/404524/-/5kl0ybz/-/index.html|accessdate=19 September 2015|publisher=Nation Media Group|date=February 18, 1999}} 9 : Kenyan businesspeople|Kenyan philanthropists|Kenyan conservationists|Kenyan Muslims|People from Mombasa|Kenyan people of Yemeni descent|Hadhrami people|1932 births|Living people |
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