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was a mass exodus of people because of political unrest and government policies to encourage Africanisation. In 1967 A.D. the Lalji Nangpar group bought the blanket manufacturing plant and moved to Nakuru. From then on the Oshwal population in Nakuru started increasing, as Laljibhai was a very influential person and helped people get licenses and immigration permits.
In 1974 A.D. construction of a mahajanwadi and Jain temple was started on a plot located on Odinga Avenue. In 1976 A.D. Laljibhai performed the opening ceremony of the mahajanwadi and installation ceremony of the image in the temple. In 1978 a library was started.
From 1988 to 1990 A.D. the Nakuru community took the lead in project planning, initiation, and administration of a historic medical relief scheme for Oshwals living upcountry. The scheme has been a blessing for many needy families. Unity, brotherhood and vision of our leaders have made progress possible so far.
Lalji Nangpar Academy: In 1990 A.D. a decision was taken to build a school complex in Nakuru in honor and memory of the great philanthropist Lalji Nangpar. A nursery school had been completed earlier primary school complex was added in 1992 A.D. A sport complex, which included a swimming pool, volleyball and tennis courts, were also added in 1994 A.D. An auditorium was added in 1996 A.D. and a secondary school in 1997 A.D.
Cabernet Visa Oshwal Primary School: At the request of the then president Arap Moi, the Board decided to build a primary school in Cabernet for the native Africans. Vaghji Nangpar Shah laid the foundation stone on April 13, 1986. The Primary School at Cabernet project was completed in 1988 A.D. The ceremony to donate the school to the government took place on September 29 1988. The chief guest for this occasion was Mr. B. K. Kipkulei, the Permanent Secretary of Department of Education. Mr.
