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1940 A.D.: Nairobi Mahajanwadi. The population of the Nairobi community had increased considerably. There was a need for a bigger place. A plot was purchased in Nagara on Limuru Road, initially privately by six Oshwal firms Many Oshwals virulently opposed the location as too far from the town center. The community eventually approved the purchase and repaid the firms from the general fund collected in 1946, coincident with the visit of the Jain teacher Yati Shri Hemchandraji. The six firms involved were, Premchand Brothers, Karman Mepa, Bhagwanji and Co., Amratlal & Co., Kachra Jivraj and Meghji Pethraj. Other leaders who gave full support were Bharmal Raishi, popatlal Karman, Virji Narshi, and extraordinary support from Hemchand Meghji.
1941 A.D.: Oshwal Education and Relief Board: The leaders of the community realizing the need for education for the future generation got together and made a decision to form a single united community organization for the entire Visa Oshwal Halari Community. It was decided to call a meeting of the entire East Africa Oshwal Community. Nairobi was selected as the host city. The time selected was during the Easter holiday. Invitations were sent to the representatives of all the Halari communities of East Africa. The opening day of the meeting was April 11. Delegates from every community were present. The meeting was held in Jainshala hall. Many burning issues were discussed. One of the most important issues that were discussed was to form a central body to look after the educational needs and financial aid for the community during natural disasters. The resolution to form such a body was passed unanimously. The name of the organization given was 'Oshwal Education and Relief Board' popularly called 'the Board'. The committee was made up of 21 members. The first president of the Board elected was the very able and deserving Popatlal Karman Malde with a very able secretary Raichand Karamshi Shah.
