
Formation of the Oshwal Education & Relief Board
It was the middle of the 2nd World War, when leaders of the Oshwal Community, mainly in Nairobi and Mombasa, thought of establishing a central board which would unite Oshwals throughout Kenya. They looked towards Nairobi to form a body which would enhance the unity of Oshwals in East Africa.
After informal discussions amongst leaders of Shree Visa Oshwal Halari Mahajan Mandal in Nairobi, an initiative was taken and a conference was organized. Invitations were sent to various elected representatives in the major towns of Kenya to attend the conference which was planned during the Easter Holidays at the Jainshala Hall Nairobi.