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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5

THE OSHWAL AWARDS’ ARE HELD AS A TRIBUTE TO THE SKILLS, ACHIEVEMENTS AND SUCCESSES OF THE VISA OSHWAL

COMMUNITY. .......................................................................................................................................................................... 5

YOUNG OSHWAL ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

KEAN SHAILIN SHAH ................................................................................................................................................................ 6

KAVAN KETAN GUDHKA .......................................................................................................................................................... 6

DHARA VISHAAL SHAH ............................................................................................................................................................ 6

OSHWALS IN EDUCATION ................................................................................................................................................................... 7

DR. PARITA SURESHCHANDRA SHAH ...................................................................................................................................... 7

RAJAN HASMUKH CHANDARIA ............................................................................................................................................... 7

KOMAL JAYANTILAL SHAH....................................................................................................................................................... 7

OSHWALS IN ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ......................................................................................................................................... 8

KAMAL KANTILAL SHAH .............................................................................................................................................................. 8

NIMITA VINAY SHAH ................................................................................................................................................................... 8

ADARSH RAJNIKANT SHAH .......................................................................................................................................................... 8

OSHWALS IN MEDIA ............................................................................................................................................................................ 9

FINALI GALAIYA ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9

HEMAL DINESHCHANDRA SHAH ................................................................................................................................................. 9

NEHA MANOJ SHAH .................................................................................................................................................................... 9

OSHWALS IN PROFESSION ................................................................................................................................................................ 10

MADHVI SHAH .......................................................................................................................................................................... 10

PARAS VINOD SHAH .................................................................................................................................................................. 10

SNEHAR DILHAR SHAH .............................................................................................................................................................. 10

OSHWALISM AWARD ........................................................................................................................................................................ 11

SUSHI AMRATLAL SHAH ........................................................................................................................................................ 11

DINESH MEGHJI DHANANI .................................................................................................................................................... 11

DHIRAJ DEVAN DODHIA ........................................................................................................................................................ 11

OSHWAL ENTREPRENUER ................................................................................................................................................................. 12

BUSINESS MAN ............................................................................................................................................................................. 12

TARUN BHIMJI SHAH ............................................................................................................................................................. 12

DARSHAN CHANDARIA .......................................................................................................................................................... 12

BUSINESS WOMAN ....................................................................................................................................................................... 13

RANJAN DHIRAJLAL GADA ..................................................................................................................................................... 13

VANITA KISHOR SHAH ........................................................................................................................................................... 13

OSHWAL BUSINESSES ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14

STARTUPS ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

SAJNI HASHWIN GALAIYA ......................................................................................................................................................... 14

AYRUSH LTD – RUSHAB MILAN SHAH ....................................................................................................................................... 14

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DR HEENA RUMIT SHAH ............................................................................................................................................................ 14

SMALL TO MEDIUM ...................................................................................................................................................................... 15

SHAH TOURS & TRAVELS ........................................................................................................................................................... 15

BAKEHOUSE INVESTMENTS (K) LIMITED ................................................................................................................................... 15

ORANGE PHARMA LIMITED ...................................................................................................................................................... 15

LARGE COMPANIES ....................................................................................................................................................................... 16

CHANDARIA INDUSTRIES ....................................................................................................................................................... 16

OSHWALS IN SEVA ............................................................................................................................................................................ 17

INDIVIDUALS ................................................................................................................................................................................. 17

PRITI KIRIT SHAH ....................................................................................................................................................................... 17

MANSUKHLAL KESHAVJI SHAH.................................................................................................................................................. 17

JAYABEN HEMRAJ GUDHKA ...................................................................................................................................................... 17

INSTITUTIONS................................................................................................................................................................................ 18

OSHWAL YUVAK SANGH ....................................................................................................................................................... 18

HELPING HANDS TRUST ........................................................................................................................................................ 18

OSHWAL MAHILA MANDAL .................................................................................................................................................. 18

OSHWALS IN SPORTS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 19

MALE: +18 ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

DARSHAN DIPAK SHAH .......................................................................................................................................................... 19

NIRAV JAYANTILAL SHAH ...................................................................................................................................................... 19

BHAVNISH DINESH CHANDARIA ............................................................................................................................................ 19

MALE: -18 ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

URJAN OMIT SHAH & UJVAL OMIT SHAH ................................................................................................................................. 20

DEEP KALPESH SHAH ................................................................................................................................................................. 20

KAEL SHAILIN SHAH ................................................................................................................................................................... 20

FEMALE: +18 ................................................................................................................................................................................. 21

HETAL RAJAN SHAH ............................................................................................................................................................... 21

DEEPA SHAH .......................................................................................................................................................................... 21

SHEJU NIMESH SHAH ............................................................................................................................................................ 21

FEMALE: -18 .................................................................................................................................................................................. 22

SHIVANI DIPAK SHAH ............................................................................................................................................................ 22

JIYA JINIT SHAH ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22

KRISHI NISHIL SHAH .............................................................................................................................................................. 22

SPECIAL RECOGINITION .................................................................................................................................................................... 23

DHRUVI BHARAT SHAH ......................................................................................................................................................... 23

RAJNIKANT AMRITLAL SHAH ................................................................................................................................................. 23

SHRUTI DILIP SUMARIA ......................................................................................................................................................... 23

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD ..................................................................................................................................................... 24

DR. MAGANLAL CHANDARIA ................................................................................................................................................. 24

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JAYANTILAL NATHALAL SHAH ............................................................................................................................................... 24

GULABCHAND P SHAH ......................................................................................................................................................... 25

BHIMJI DEPAR SHAH ............................................................................................................................................................. 25

PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD ................................................................................................................................................................. 26

AYUSH MILAN SHAH ............................................................................................................................................................. 26

SURESH DEVCHAND SHAH .................................................................................................................................................... 26

JAYENDRA VIRCHAND MALDE ............................................................................................................................................... 26

TEAM OSHWAL PARK ............................................................................................................................................................ 26

DINESH MEGHJI SHAH (MOSHI) ............................................................................................................................................ 27

LIONHEART AWARD .......................................................................................................................................................................... 28

JAINI HITESH SHAH ................................................................................................................................................................ 28

SPONSORS ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

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ABOUT

THE OSHWAL AWARDS’ ARE HELD AS A TRIBUTE TO THE SKILLS, ACHIEVEMENTS AND SUCCESSES OF THE VISA

OSHWAL COMMUNITY.

6 | P a g e YOUNG OSHWAL

YOUNG OSHWAL

THIS GOES TO AN OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL UNDER THE AGE OF 18, WHO HAS PROMOTED THE OSHWAL COMMUNITY

THROUGH THEIR ACTIONS- BE IT ACADEMICS, ARTS ETC.

KEAN SHAILIN SHAH

Keean has, over the last couple of years, developed into an excellent role model and ambassador, not just for young Oshwals, but for all youth. His tennis, academic and personal achievements at the world renowned Sanchez-Casal Tennis Academy, in Barcelona, which has contributed to the development of Several champions like Andy Murray and others, has earned him the admiration of his coaches, teachers and peers. They have come to recognise not just his tennis talent, which has seen him rapidly climb up the world rankings, in his age category, and win the support of the leading tennis equipment manufacturer, but also his outstanding academic achievements for which he has been placed on the Honor Roll. He has been further recognised for his social conscience and mentorship by being elected to the Student Council where he has been a leader in addressing issues relating to the welfare of his fellow students as well as engaging in community

service projects.

KAVAN KETAN GUDHKA

Kavan Gudhka, is a person full of enthusiasm and someone who always needs an enthralling activity to participate in. He just cannot sit at one place doing nothing! Sports, activity, service and outdoor happenings literally make my life. Firstly, he has this outrageous inclination to help the less fortunate and make a difference to those lives that are less blessed than his. Secondly, he possess the burning desire to always explore what he hasn’t as yet. New things always excite him more than a routine and that is why he developed from a swimming champion to a table tennis master. Table tennis, among other sports, makes him wake up with a smile and go to sleep proud of his achievements for the day. And most of all, he can never settle at his current stature of success thus always works with no limits and infinite determination to be the best.

DHARA VISHAAL SHAH

Dhara is a beautiful, multi-talented seven year old girl from Kisumu.

Not only does she excel in studies (currently doing year six level work in an accelerated Maths program), but also is an active tennis player, swimmer and martial artist (orange belt Taekwondo).

Dhara has a wonderful ear for Music, and loves dancing. She is an active leader of her school Zumba team and is currently preparing for her ABRSM Grade 2 exams for Violin, Piano and Music Theory. She has played for the Indian High Commissioner as a solo violinist.

However Dhara’s real passion and hidden gems are in her skills in Art and Poetry. She has won many National awards for the Standard and Nation newspapers and the TOYOTA Dream Car Art Competition where her entry was sent to Japan.

Her exquisite sense of dressing together with her acting skills is moulding her into a world class actor.

Dhara’s all rounded confident nature and strive to work hard makes us Oshwals proud of her!

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OSHWALS IN EDUCATION

FOR ANY OSHWAL EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT, TEACHER OR INDIVIDUAL THAT IS TAKING A STRATEGIC APPROACH TO

RECOGNIZING, EDUCATING AND DEVELOPING TALENT AND SKILLS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.

DR. PARITA SURESHCHANDRA SHAH

Dr. Parita is the daughter of late Suresh Karamshi and Suryakala Shah.

In December 2016, she completed her PhD (Doctorate Degree) in Biogeography from UON. Through this study, she has been able to identify biodiversity policies of Kenya which truly reflect the international biodiversity conventions, their obligations, strengths and weaknesses. Her study is a real asset to biodiversity institutions namely, National Environment Management Authority, Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resources, Kenya Wildlife Service and Kenya Forest Service as these institutions are lead agencies in implementing these international conventions.

At UoN, Dr. Parita teaches a variety of units including Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Audits, Natural Resources Management, Climate Change and Biodiversity, Tourism and Biogeography. Dr. Parita has written papers with senior colleagues in various areas including

conservation and heritage and also participated in conferences where she has presented papers on issues of the environment. She has been featured by the UON as one of the prominent female academic staff. Her educational qualifications have also been recognized by the Asian Weekly, Hindu Council of Kenya and the Jain Social Group amongst others.

Her vision is to help the country implement research recommendations in areas of conservation and climate change.

RAJAN HASMUKH CHANDARIA

Rajan is an accountant by profession but teaching is his second vocation. He has been actively

involved in the teaching of Jainism and Spirituality in Nairobi over the last fifteen years under the

banner of Shree Chandna Vidyapeeth. This happens in a very pragmatic modus.

He has been instrumental in delivering the valuable and priceless teachings of Lord Mahavira to

young children, youth and the adults in Nairobi. These precious life learning lessons have been

shared through classes, shibbirs, workshops and Paryushana activities.

His understanding, analysis and interpretation of the profound Jain Philosophy has facilitated the application of these in resolution of daily challenges of life and how we can make the Universe an

enhanced space for all! He has a great command of both English and Gujarati ensuring that all benefit equally. Education and that through the path of Spirituality -A great achievement for an Oshwal under fifty years of age!

KOMAL JAYANTILAL SHAH

Komal being an exceptional speaker, has been featured on BBC International T.V., K24 T.V., Ebru

T.V., Family T.V. East F.M, True Love Magazine.

Invited to speak at UNEP Nairobi, American Women’s Association, Barclays and DTB Bank, Nairobi

Hospice. Schools include; Nairobi Academy, International School of Kenya, United States

International University (U.S.I.U.).

Komal’s entrepreneur skills, passion and excellence at public speaking enabled her to start

‘Leaders of Tomorrow programme. She holds a Tertiary Teaching Certificate from City and Guilds,

U.K. Her AIM is to train teenagers in schools on communication/public speaking skills and

leadership qualities.

Her VISION is to equip children with soft skills, to enhance their confidence and ability to lead in the future. Komal BELEIVES in investing in the youth to create an all rounded child

In 2016, she emerged at 1st Place, WORLD CHAMPION, at the Toastmasters International Taped Speech Contest in California, where she competed with over 5000 entries worldwide. This a HUGE achievement for Oshwals globally.

Komal, a qualified yoga therapist, has taught specialized yoga at Oshwal Academy Special Needs Department (from 2009-2016)

She conducts breathing classes at Arya Vedic Secondary School for the last 2 years till present.

8 | P a g e OSHWALS IN ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

OSHWALS IN ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

THIS CATEGORY RECOGNIZES DIRECTORS, CINEMATOGRAPHERS, PRESENTERS, COMEDIANS, INSTRUMENTALISTS,

DANCERS, MAGICIANS, MUSICIANS, MODELS, ARTISTS ETC. WHO ARE RESPECTED ROLE MODELS THAT PROMOTE THE

OSHWAL IDENTITY WITHIN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY.

KAMAL KANTILAL SHAH

Kamal sees the making of his art as a means of stretching the boundaries and exploring new fields of realizations., objective artistic investigation combined with personal ethical adventure. He wants to constantly surprise himself with new insights as he evolves his creations, exploring the fine line that exists between the internal and external.

He sees these artworks as being sacred spaces, bound by their centers to the outside world.He has been making and showcasing his award winning artworks in Kenya, India, UK, Denmark and elsewhere for over 3 decades, He has featured extensively in print and TV in these countries as well as internationally on CNN and Reuters. His artwork is a part of many corporate and individual collections in Kenya and Abroad.

Most recently he was featured, together with 50 leading Kenyan artists in the iconic book ”Visual Voices” by Susan Wakhungu Githungu published by footprints press.

NIMITA VINAY SHAH

Her floral journey started 25 years ago. She qualified as an International floral Judge in 1998 and International Floral Demonstrator. She has been an active member of the Kenya Floral Arrangement Club, past Chairperson and has taken part at World Flower Shows in Durban – South Africa, Glasgow – Scotland, Yokohama – Japan, Dublin – Ireland. She is a member of the Kenya Horticultural Society of Kenya and am a GOLD Award winner for the Display of Nairobi District exhibit a few years ago.

“It was a great honor to be the first Oshwal to represent the Kenya Floral Arrangement Club as a Judge at the World Flower Show in Bridgetown – Barbados in June 2017. It was an amazing experience and an honorable achievement in my life.”

She has enjoyed being a social worker for over 10 years serving in various Oshwal's institutes - Women’s Wing of Oshwal Youth League, OERB board delegate, Newsletter committee of OERB, VOC managing and library committee.

ADARSH RAJNIKANT SHAH

Adarsh is a well recognised singer in the Oshwal and South East Asian community. Having started his training at the age of 7, he qualified with a Sangeet Bhaushan at the age of 16 in North Indian Classical Music. He is a member of the acclaimed Penn Masala group, where he has served the position of VP. Penn Masala is the World’s First South Asian A Cappella Group, and has released 10 full studio albums. They have toured globally, performed for President Obama at the White House, at the Indian International Film Academy (IIFA)Awards, and in the Hollywood feature film and soundtrack for Pitch Perfect 2 which received an American Music Award for Best Soundtrack. Since the beginning of his musical journey, Adarsh has acted as a cultural ambassador, helping Indian music spread throughout the younger generation. As part of Penn Masala he has raised millions of shillings through charitable shows, including a joint show with popular comedian Russell Peters. He continues to mentor the youth on Indian music.

1KAMAL KANTILAL SHAH

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OSHWALS IN MEDIA

FOR AN INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATION THAT HAS MADE A SUBSTANTIAL POSITIVE IMPACT WITHIN THE MEDIA

INDUSTRY AND BROUGHT THE OSHWAL COMMUNITY INTO THE LIMELIGHT. THIS CATEGORY INCLUDES NEWSPAPERS,

MAGAZINES, WEBSITES, SOCIAL MEDIA (FACEBOOK, TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM), RADIO & TELEVISION STATIONS AND ALL

OTHER MEDIA PLATFORMS

FINALI GALAIYA

She has made a measurable impact over the years as a television presenter on KTN , and has since introduced in her 8-10am daily show a segment called Asia art in her attempt to bring to the limelight our Oshwal Community.

With a viewership in Millions, Finali Galaiya has become a recognizable face that represents not just the Oshwal Community but Indian Kenyans as a whole. Finali has always focused on giving back and is also the International Ambassador of SOWOF foundation where along with Sarah Obama(grandmother to Barak Obama) she has held several Charity events, traveling throughout Kenya and giving back to the country we call home; Kenya.

She has been on every newspaper in the country, several television shows (local and international) and has had the opportunity to be on several blog and vlog interviews.

Finali Galaiya has become almost synonymous with kindness and giving back; the very values that our Oshwal community hold. This 23 year old is a substantial difference maker, one who is our own.

HEMAL DINESHCHANDRA SHAH

Hemal Shah works in the Film Industry in Kenya as a Line Producer / Production Manager. He has worked on both International and local movies that have been filmed in East Africa. He has over 30 International movies to his credit that have been shoot in East Africa and worked with big names in the film industry such as Ralph Feinnes, Rachel Weisz, Reese Witherspoon, Angelina Jolie.

Some of the movies and shows that are shot in East Africa that he has worked on are recently are:

Submergence starring James McAvoy and Alicia Vikander.

Running Wild with Bear Grylls starring Bear Grylls and Julia Roberts.

He has also produced numerous local TV commercials, the latest are Samsung Chant, Tusker 42 Tribes and many more.

He Produced 2 Community documentaries, The Oshwal Journey - Overcoming all Odds for Oshwal Education and Relief Board and Stawisha Maisha for the Asian Foundation.

NEHA MANOJ SHAH

When Neha graduated from Loughborough University, her dream was to become a filmmaker. Using her Fine Art background with the technical knowledge of photography she creates expressive and experimental films.

Neha has worked in film and advertising since 2006. She is a skilled communicator who specializes in production design and art direction while continuing her passion in photography. In Kenya she has worked on international and local film productions including working with One Fine Day Films, BBC Blast, Netflix Original and Big World Cinema.

Neha constantly continues her education through courses in photography and Art Design. Neha has been awarded the Upcoming Fashion Photographer of the Year (2015) and Won an award from KPA in the Nature Category (2013).

Her short film Sentiments was short listed for KIFF (2012) and her video Tinkerbell, Dance was a runner up at The Smalls show cased in central London.

10 | P a g e OSHWALS IN PROFESSION

OSHWALS IN PROFESSION

NOMINEES IN THIS CATEGORY ARE EMPLOYEES WHOSE CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE MADE AN EXCEPTIONAL DIFFERENCE ON A

LOCAL OR GLOBAL SCALE, IN ANY FIELD SUCH AS FINANCIAL, MEDICAL, TECHNOLOGY, GOVERNMENT OR LEGAL.

MADHVI SHAH

Madhvi dared to spread her wings and she has soared. She risked dipping her hands in different professions and left her mark on each. Today, she is multifaceted- a Pharmacist, Dancer/Choreographer, Reiki Master and Yoga Instructor who has specialised in Prenatal Yoga. Her exemplary work in each has won her numerous awards.Madhvi moved back to Kenya from the UK recently with her husband and two young children, and her first act was to open her own studio. In Kenya, she is the head of instructors for the International Yoga Day Committee through which she conducts volunteer yoga outreach events for educational institutions for underprivileged children, slums, prisons, etc. Madhvi is also a partner with Cultural Stopovers where she uses yoga to support physical and mental well -being of children in various orphanages and schools. She also facilitates yoga at City Park to help revive the park. Furthermore, she teaches

yoga and dance at ISK and has devised a curriculum to be included in progressive elementary schools. She is also an honorary instructor at the world famous Lamu Yoga Festival. Madhvi has taught world over and believes in the role of Yoga in impacting lives.

PARAS VINOD SHAH

Paras Shah heads the Projects & M&A team of the Kenyan office of Bowmans – one of the largest Pan African law firms. He is an English qualified Solicitor and a Kenyan Advocate. Prior to joining Bowmans, he was Partner in Hamilton Harrison and Matthews in Nairobi, and a solicitor in a city law firm in London.

Paras is one of the leading lawyers in Kenya who has advised on some of the most important transactions in the private and public sectors. His practice areas include corporate and commercial law, banking and finance, privatization, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions and real estate. He has numerous citations from IFLR 1000 (leader in the field of corporate and commercial work, real estate, finance and privatization), Legal 500, PLC Which Lawyer? and Chambers Global (Tier 1). He was also awarded the International Law Office (ILO) Client Choice Award for best corporate

counsel in Kenya (2010 and in 2011). Paras is a non-executive director of NIC Bank Group, and also sits on the board of several private companies. He is married to Hemel, and has two daughters, Keiya and Sitara.

SNEHAR DILHAR SHAH

Snehar’s life is divided into three: a third to his career with over 20 years of expertise in investment, finance and business development, with a particular focus on African markets. Snehar has been the General Manager for Azuri East Africa since 2016 and was previously the Regional CFO of Eaton Towers. Snehar has a strong history in the telecoms and consumer services markets, including with mobile operator Orange where he was head of the company’s mobile money business unit. The next third to social causes having reignited the Economic Council of Oshwal as Chair and started the successful annual Diwali Fair to support the local Cottage Industry and served as Vice Chair of the Board of Governors of the Oshwal Schools. The remaining third to his family where he encourages his two daughters in their music and sings and plays the guitar in his leisure time. Snehar holds a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (BEng) from Imperial College, London and is a qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

11 | P a g e OSHWALISM AWARD

OSHWALISM AWARD

THIS IS A PERSON WHO HAS OVER THE YEARS BEEN A FANTASTIC COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER AND HAS BROUGHT SUCCESS

AND PROGRESS TO THE COMMUNTIY AT LARGE. THE PERSON CAN BE ALIVE OR DECEASED (POST HUMOUS AWARD).

SUSHI AMRATLAL SHAH

Mrs. Sushi Shah has a distinct honor of being the 1st women to become Chairman of Visa Oshwal Community, Nakuru since 2007 – 2018. She has brought the community to greater heights by conducting many social, religious and charity activities.

She is the recipients’ of People’s choice award for the year 2016.

During 2012, the members of the Nakuru community embarked on a project to build a Shikharbandh Derasar with an approximate cost at Kshs 80 million, 4 years to complete.

The Pratishtha Mahotsav, very well organized function, was held in February 2017 with 1000 people attending from all over the world. A special souvenir, CD with bhavna songs, Launched “Munisuvrat Sangeet Sarita”,

Shah Lalji Nangpar Academy is the pride of Nakuru Oshwals. In 2015 the project of building an extension of primary wing A and B at approx. Kshs 20 million each was embarked and completed in 2017.

Mini Sports festival was hosted, Charity activity was carried out at Kampi Turkana village, Oshwal Education and Relief Board Managing committee meeting was hosted

The official visit of Governor Hon. Kinuthia of Nakuru County and her Excellency Indian High Commissioner Mrs. Suchitra Durai to the temple.

DINESH MEGHJI DHANANI

Only a life lived for others is a life worth living”, Einstein. Dinesh Dhanani’s life demonstrates this as depicted through contributions to the Oshwal community in several capacities over 20 years including chairmanships. From OERB, to VOC, his influence through his roles has created immense impact across various fundamental community issues.

He was part of the team that created a more modernized & integrated education system across all community schools together with a fund for higher education. He is passionate to keep all things in Oshwal alive and has resulted in significant progress for the whole Community.

His community service extends to the needs of the elderly as he has been responsible for creating a vibrant Seniors Program of daily snacks, sponsored lunches, picnics, trips and many other activities including the refurbishment of the Seniors Lounge at the Mahajanwadi.

Presently he is serving the VOC Nairobi as a trustee.

DHIRAJ DEVAN DODHIA

Dhiraj Dodhia has been a strong pillar in our community for over 30 years. He has been at the forefront of many positive changes in our community and his dedication and hard work in bettering our community has not gone unnoticed.

Very many milestones can be credited to him and his team: the merging of the Oshwal Schools into Oshwal Academy, having the largest turnout at the Annual General Elections 2017, pushing the New Constitution into place and beginning to complete the work on our beloved derasars, just to name a few. He has also looked after the Kenyan community at large: raising funds and donating millions for the Mwingi famine that hit in early 2017.

This self made man has been unwavering in the face of hardships, stood up tall to fix things that had gone wrong before his time and taken responsibility of a community of over 7,000 Oshwals,

taking their needs before his own and helping this community rise higher than before.

12 | P a g e OSHWAL ENTREPRENUER

OSHWAL ENTREPRENUER

FOR THE INDIVIDUAL THAT CAN BEST DEMONSTRATE HOW THEY HAVE MADE EXCEPTIONAL FINANCIAL RETURNS,

SHOWN STRONG GROWTH AND INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES AND CLEAR MARKET LEADERSHIP IN ITS SECTOR WITHIN THE

LAST TWO YEARS.

BUSINESS MAN

TARUN BHIMJI SHAH

Tarun Shah is the Executive Director at Bidco Africa. He is a Chartered Financial Accountant who started his career at the age of 21.

Tarun led the development of Bidco’s manufacturing plant in Thika in the 80’s and continues to guide and oversee the company’s expansion across Africa.

He is an insightful technical and commercial specialist with a big eye for detail and flair for numbers. A master negotiator, Tarun is responsible for Bidco’s impressive array of partnerships with logistics enterprises, supermarket chains, channel partners, hubs, equipment suppliers and many other suppliers. He also leads product development for Bidco Africa.

In 2011 he was named Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year alongside his brother Vimal.Shah.

He is married to Rasmita Shah and they have two children Mihir and Janki.

DARSHAN CHANDARIA

Darshan Chandaria is the Group CEO and a Director of Chandaria Group. He holds an undergraduate Business Management degree from Cardiff University and is a 2017 fellow of the Senior Executive Program from Harvard Business School.

Darshan has built Chandaria Industries into the largest Tissue & Hygiene products manufacturer in East & Central Africa and one of the leading companies in Africa. He founded Chandaria Properties, a global real estate business in 2016 and Chandaria Capital an African Venture Capital Fund in 2017.

Darshan has an impressive list of Kenyan, African and International awards and recognitions. To highlight just a few;

He was awarded Young Business Leader of the Year 2016 for EAST AFRICA & ALL OF AFRICA Business Leaders Awards by CNBC & Forbes Africa, the most prestigious recognition in Africa.

He is also the Country Winner (Kenya) and Regional Winner (East Africa) in the Manufacturing & Engineering sector at the CEO Global Titans 2017 Awards for the Most Influential Leaders in Africa.

He has been listed in the Business Daily’s Top 40 Under 40 Men’s list for 3 consecutive years (2014, 2015 & 2016).

Darshan has been invited by Sony Entertainment International and KCB Bank for 3 consecutive years (2016, 2017 & 2018), to be a Lion in the Lions’ Den business show in Kenya (which is Kenya’s equivalent of Dragons’ Den/Shark Tank).

Appointed to the United Nations Youth Association Advisory Board in 2017 for business leadership and youth development excellence.

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BUSINESS WOMAN

RANJAN DHIRAJLAL GADA

It all started about 20 years ago, when her family lost everything as one of the banks collapsed and all their savings were gone within a day. That’s when she decided to turn her passion for cooking into a Home based Business and started making Savoury snacks. As days passed the demand for her snacks started increasing, and to meet the demands she used to start her work every day as early as 4.00am. From the beginning her husband had always supported her.

To meet the ever increasing demand for snacks, in 2012 she opened Royal Snacks Limited. From hereon it became a family business, and her hobby had now turned into a very good business platform for her family.

She gives all this credit to God for giving her the determination towards the work and her esteemed customers for always showing their trust and support.

Today Ranjan and Royal Snacks are a brand name in most households for her delicious Snacks.

VANITA KISHOR SHAH

At a young age Vanita wanted to make an impact, her real challenge started when she became a single mum. She came to realise that not only her entrepreneurship but entrepreneurship of her life was required to help her sons achieve their dreams. This (her goal) was so strong that she couldn't let anything exterior affect her.

She started her business Humpty Dumpty Gift Shop which dealt with confectionery items and ladies footwear. She had to grow as a leader in all aspects - spiritually, health, selfimage, networking, financially, and social consciences. It wasn't just about growing the business but duplicating the right values and principles to her sons too. Her past experiences got her to where she is today by tackling the challenges and becoming the woman that has inspired many and made herself a better person today. When she saw her older son graduated with honors in Chemical Engineering in the

States and recruited in the United States Military, and her younger son in Canada and running a successful business, she definitely feels that her struggles have paid off.

14 | P a g e OSHWAL BUSINESSES

OSHWAL BUSINESSES

FOR THE ORGANIZATION THAT CAN BEST DEMONSTRATE HOW IT HAS MADE EXCEPTIONAL FINANCIAL RETURNS, SHOWN

STRONG GROWTH AND INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES AND CLEAR MARKET LEADERSHIP IN ITS SECTOR WITHIN THE LAST TWO

YEARS.

STARTUPS

SAJNI HASHWIN GALAIYA

Sajni is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a Commissioner for Oaths, who works with passion to provide the best services possible by undertaking all tasks, whether in the course of work or voluntary roles, seriously and efficiently with a streak of professionalism. She is a stark business woman and has worked in a number of law firms, in Nairobi and in the UK, and has been running her own legal practice called Sajni Galaiya & Company Advocates for 2 years now.

Sajni has also been prominent in the art and entertainment scene, both here and in the UK. She is an actor, playwright and Director of Theatre and has the knack to entertain, whether it is by acting or orating. Sajni is born to grace the stage. She was bestowed with the Oshwals in Art & Entertainment award for the first Oshwal Awards held in 2016, and has also been featured in the top 35 under 45 Movers & Shakers in East FM’s first ever coffee table book ~ Jazba 2016 and also

in the I-Afrika Education Issue ~ February 2016, where she talks about law as a career and profession.

AYRUSH LTD – RUSHAB MILAN SHAH

Ayrush Limited is a distribution company that started in 2016 based in Meru Town. The company started with zero capital and has managed to get agencies for distributing products from 5 companies. We currently distribute products for Colgate Palmolive (EA) Limited, Alkhemy Brands Limited, Tropikal Brands (Afrika) Limited, Godrej Consumer Products (Cosmetics & Hair Range) and Rok Industries Limited in the Upper Mt. Kenya region, covering a radius of over 100 kilometers around Meru. During our journey, we have had great support from other Oshwal based companies, especially Jumra Limited, Eedi Limited in Kisii and Salpro Kenya Limited in Meru.

The Director, Rushabh Shah, has been a member of the Oshwal Youth League and was the Chairman of the Health Awareness Committee. He has also helped in organising many swimming events including Oshwal Games and has also captained the Kenyan Swimming Team in 2009.

DR HEENA RUMIT SHAH

She was born and brought up in Mombasa, completed her schooling at Oshwal Academy, after which she left for Manipal University in the South of India to pursue her Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Sciences.

After graduating in 2007, she returned back to Kenya and practiced her profession at Coast Provincial General Hospital and Pandya Memorial Hospital in Mombasa between 2009-2015. In this period she hosted and participated in several dental camps and sensitized the public about the importance of having a good oral hygiene.

Marriage brought her to Nairobi and she set up her private practice- Dr Heena Vaghela Dental Clinic with Akeia Wellness Centre which she runs to date.

She is an active Rotarian with Rotary Club of Nairobi Peponi and was the club president for the year 2016-2017. When she is not being a dentist, you will find her travelling or indulging in adventure sports.

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SMALL TO MEDIUM

SHAH TOURS & TRAVELS

Shah Tours & Travels Ltd was established in the year 1984 by Late Mr Harshit Shah and Mrs Fulvanti Shah, which evolved into being a family-owned business with the involvement of three different generations.

The company has been fondly known as one of the pioneers of show casing Kilimanjaro tours internationally and organising treks on the highest mountain in Africa. With over 33 years in operation, it expanded to having its own lodge, Mountain Inn at the foothills of the mountain and offering other treks in Tanzania, wildlife safaris, beach holidays and more. The company’s driving principal is to create and leave a positive impact by extending support to the local children with special needs in the community; and as active partners of the Kilimanjaro Porter’s Assistant Project (KPAP), to promote and create awareness of ethical climbing practices and fair treatment of crew on the Tanzanian mountains.

BAKEHOUSE INVESTMENTS (K) LIMITED

Bakehouse Investments Ltd was formed in January 2015 as a trading entity and a commercial real estate developer. The company's core activity is to purchase and distribute essential, affordable food commodities and consumer goods such as flour, sugar, rice, edible oils, fats, bar soap, sanitary pads and baby diapers.

The company was able to achieve year-on-year double digit revenue growth in the years 2015/16 and has set an aspirational annual revenue target of USD 6.5 million to be attained over the next three years. The company's medium term goals are to diversify its product portfolio offering and explore various opportunities within production and/or repackaging. In terms of real estate, it has redeveloped a well-designed modern commercial fourstorey office block. As a result the company can look forward to additional rental income and has plans to explore the low cost real estate market over the long term.

ORANGE PHARMA LIMITED

Orange Pharma Ltd is a pharmaceutical and general merchandise trading company that was established in 2011 but fully incorporated in June 2011 by Mr. Miraj Dodhia and Mr. Deepesh Shah.

We import, distribute and market all our products to address unmet medical and daily requirements. We outsource our products from world class manufacturers who are registered and approved in their country of origin. This is in line with our vision of becoming major marketing players in the marketing of OTC and its related products in Kenya and the EAC.

With a humble beginning, Orange Pharma Ltd has grown significantly to distribute over 80 products and more still yet to come. We have more than 8000 customers across the country. This has led us to be recognized in the KPMG Top 100 Mid-Sized companies in both 2016 and 2017 where we emerged no.23 and no.25 respectively. In 2017, Mr. Miraj Dodhia also won the KPMG Top Mid-

Sized Company award for Youngest CEO. These are just but a few of the heights we intend to scale.

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LARGE COMPANIES

CHANDARIA INDUSTRIES

Chandaria Industries (CIL) is the largest company within Chandaria Group. The Group is owned and managed by Mahesh, Darshan & Neer Chandaria. CIL is the largest Tissue and Hygiene products manufacturer in Kenya, East & Central Africa. The company has state of the art manufacturing facilities in Kenya and Tanzania and sells its products in multiple African countries today.

CIL is also the largest recycler of paper waste for tissue manufacturing in Kenya, East & Central Africa. The company has saved over 22 million trees by recycling paper waste over the last 32 years. Today CIL employs 1,000 people directly and over 30,000 Kenyans through its paper waste recycling operations.

Being an ISO 9001-2015 certified company, its processes and systems ensure the manufacturing of quality products. CIL benchmarks its quality standards not with Kenyan or East African Standards

but with those of the International Standards Organization (ISO).

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OSHWALS IN SEVA

ONE OF THE CORE PRINCIPAL ENGRAINED IN JAINISM IS DOING CHARITY AND THIS AWARD IS TO RECOGNIZE AN

INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATION WHO HAS THE EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY’S INTEREST AT HEART.

INDIVIDUALS

PRITI KIRIT SHAH

“We can all make a difference in the lives of others in need because it is the most simple gestures that make the most significant differences.” (Miya Yamanouchi)

Helping others was an intrinsic value nurtured from birth by her mother who has been her role model.

Getting married into a family that also believes in the same values helped strengthen it.

Her own journey started as a volunteer at a hospital in London.

Returning to Kenya in 2009, she became part of a group that started a school in Athiriver for orphans and single parent children.

She has been actively managing the school on behalf of the group, which saw it flourish from one class of 25 to seven classes with 150 children.

Three years ago she also started a feeding program on Sundays whereby a hot nutritious lunch is served to under privileged children.

Priti is grateful to God for giving her an opportunity to be able to make a difference.

MANSUKHLAL KESHAVJI SHAH

Mansukhlal, 72, is married to Nirmalaben and is blessed with three children. He is an active member of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (Shakha) for 60 years, and is the oldest member of ORC since inception. He is the founding member and a sponsor of Hindu Religious & Service Centre (HRSC) School feeding program currently feeding 21,000 students daily across 65 rural schools. They have built classrooms, washrooms, kitchens, and equipped students with text books, exercise books, sanitary pads, stationery, and shoes (spending KSh40M per annum), significantly enhancing living standards of students, and tremendous improvement in attendance and results. Mansukhlal contributes to teachers’ salaries and students’ school fees. He is also a member of HRSC’s Tree Planting Committee that has planted 110,000 trees, with 85% success rate. Mansukhlal personally distributes several crates of bread, pens, sweets, and sponsors tea for 50 watchmen, daily. He

provides Funeral Samagri for cremation and leads a funds drive for a Bird Feeding program.

JAYABEN HEMRAJ GUDHKA

Jayaben Hemrajbhai Gudhka, a strong follower of Jainism started the initiative of supporting a children’s home, Mathew 25, in Kiambu 2 years ago with the help of her 3 sons and 5 grandchildren. This home has children from the age of about 6 years to 18 years who wholeheartedly welcome us every month with songs of joy and happiness, play games and share some of their previous experiences whilst they were on the streets. We try and suffice them with their basic needs such as bedding, clothing and food & education which is a vital part of this young generation. Not only do we support the local community but also support the community we belong in, Visa Oshwal Community. We have donated towards various institutions of the Visa Oshwal Community such as the Library, Oshwal Sports Complex and the Oshwal Centre – Office Block. Moreover, we donated a large sum of amount for the accommodation of visitors at the Oshwal Park. We all know that

actions speak louder than words, so we thought of setting a trademark of our own for others to follow.

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INSTITUTIONS

OSHWAL YUVAK SANGH

Oshwal Yuvak Sangh (OYS) is the youth body of the Shree Visa Oshwal Vanik Community, Mombasa. It started, way back in 1946.

The Main activities of the Sangh is to organize and host various socio-cultural, entertainment and sporting programs for the benefit of the members and the public at large.

OYS is a youth driven organization with the aims of promoting youth development and providing leadership opportunities for the upcoming generation in sporting, entrepreneurship and volunteering activities amongst many others.

OYS Motto has been ‘Empowering the Youth through Sports and Culture’

HELPING HANDS TRUST

The Trust was co-founded in the year 2011 with the main aim of providing education for the children in need, and those who want to study but do not have the means to do so.

The trust had been formed by a group of 4 high-school attending boys.

The idea came about after them having donated 56 solar panels and 1.2 tonnes of food to a children’s home in Meru. The love and affection shown by the children in this town was what motivated them to start a charity organisation at such a young age.

There are currently 2 schools that this charity is supporting. One is in Kibera called ‘Rosy Tendercare School’ and one is in Westlands called ‘Kids 2 Kids Foundation’. The trust believes in helping those in need by creating/building structures, coming up with ideas that will ensure a sustainable income

for the schools and hence making them independent.

OSHWAL MAHILA MANDAL

Oshwal Mahila Mandal, Nairobi (OMM) is a Kenyan Oshwal ladies nonprofit making organization. It is a sister organization of Visa Oshwal Community, Nairobi. In 1946 Pujya Yati Shri Hemchandraji Maharaj solemnized the mandal with his blessings.

Our noble objectives are to better the status and champion the cause of women, to bring out the hidden talents, give them a platform to display their talents and stand-up and be counted in the fabric of our society and let the ripple effect of this triumphal din also be heard elsewhere too.

We have organized many projects to help the needy in areas of medication, clothing, food, medical assistance, sanitary towels etc. In the field of Education we have sponsored two young students,

one who are qualified Doctors today.

Oshwal Mahila Mandal has been running very smoothly indeed by leaps and bounds. In line with its motto “WOMEN OF VISION – PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE” we have and wish to organize activities on a much greater scale which would benefit every woman.

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OSHWALS IN SPORTS

FOR AN INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS MADE A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO THE KENYAN SPORTS OR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

INDUSTRY WHILST PROMOTING THEIR OSHWAL IDENTITY.

MALE: +18

DARSHAN DIPAK SHAH

Darshan, is an 18 year old who loves badminton. He has had a passion for badminton since he was 8 years old. Over the past 10 years, he has made spectacular achievements such as being the top ranked singles and doubles player in u9,u15 and u19 categories. When he was only 12 years old, Darshan was selected for the national team. After putting out a great performance, his zest for the game increased even more. He has successfully represented Oshwal at the national level for the past 6 years and at international level for the past 3 years, bringing out the best results and raising the oshwal flag high. He has reached as far as coming 2nd at national and international level out of hundreds of good players competing, which is truly one of the biggest achievements for him.

NIRAV JAYANTILAL SHAH

Having just moved back from London in 2016 Nirav made a swift impact. His dominance was witnessed in Badminton during the 25th Oshwal games where he was undefeated. He has competed in several National tournaments held across the country and in Uganda, where he competed with Kenya’s most elite players.

Nirav has had a significant influence on several upcoming players in Badminton. His experience gained by playing at County level in London and amongst former world champions has been used to improve standards of Oshwal players.

Aside from competing on court, he has been regularly involved in organising Badminton tournaments with different Asian communities creating a rapid growth in the popularity of sport. His passion for the sport lead him to be appointed Oshwal Badminton Captain for Nairobi.

In a span of nine months Nirav has lead climbs to the summit of all three of the highest peaks in East Africa. His endurance was portrayed in the Nairobi Marathon and several cycling events held outside Nairobi.

BHAVNISH DINESH CHANDARIA

Bhavnish Chandaria was born in 1984 his focus turned to golf from the age of 9. With the support of his family, he rigorously trained and refined his talent in the game to play at the highest amateur international level.

At the age of 14 he was playing of a handicap of 0. He has since played of a handicap of 0 or better and continue to enjoy competitive golf as an amateur.

Bhavnish first qualified to represent Kenya at the age of 14 in the Junior British open in 1998. From this point he represented Kenya around the globe multiple times competing with international stars such as Sergio Garcia, Louis Oosthuizen, Scharl Schwartzel to name a few. Most recently Bhavnish captained the Kenyan national team in 2015.

Unfortunately, Bhavnish’s father Dinesh Chandaria passed away in 2003 at which point he decided to pursue a career in business after completing his university degree.

Bhavnish still serves the game of golf. He completed his term as the youngest captain and Chairman of Muthaiga golf club between 2014-2016 and has recently been appointed on the board of the Kenya golf talent foundation. Bhavnish has an open door policy to aspiring golfers to guide them and help chase their dreams.

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MALE: -18

URJAN OMIT SHAH & UJVAL OMIT SHAH

They study at Oshwal Academy Nairobi and started playing sports at a tender age but Badminton caught their interest. They started playing badminton at the age of 4 and have been doubles partners since 2007 where they made their doubles debut in Kampala, Uganda where they were semi-finalists.We have been playing various tournaments nationally and internationally. In 2016 we were the nationals doubles champion and in 2017 we were bronze medalist in doubles. Some of their international tournaments participations were:

All Africa Schools Championships 2015 held in Capetown, SA - bronze medalists.

All Africa Schools Championships 2016 held in Pretoria, SA - bronze medalists

South Africa Junior Championships 2017, held in Pretoria SA - quarter- finalists

All Africa Schools Championships 2017, held in Kampala , Uganda - quarter finalists.

Our biggest achievement as a double pair was participating at the BWF World Junior Championships 2017 held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Our aim as a duo is to participate at the World Junior Championships 2018 held in Canada, the Commonwealth Games in 2022 and the Olympic Games in 2024.

DEEP KALPESH SHAH

Deep got his passion for martial arts at a tender age of 4. When most kids, his age would still be struggling to walk upright, he had earned his first certificate of Merit in Karate in 2006. By 2008 he had moved ahead with taekwondo and by 2011 was proudly wearing a red belt 1st KYU.

Taekwondo is an important part of his life as it has instilled into him, discipline, self control and team spirit which have become pillars of his character, He has taken part in various tournaments in Taekwondo representing Oshwal Academy Mombasa, Agakhan Sports Club and Mombasa Black Tigers Club and achieved various medals in Gold, Silver and Bronze.

Through Hardwork and intense training he was able to represent Kenya in tournaments in Tanzania emerging First and in Uganda.

He has also participated in various sports such as football, swimming and Athletics winning many medals and awards.

KAEL SHAILIN SHAH

At the age of 13, Kael is already an outstanding tennis talent well above his age. Over the last few years, competing in the Under 14 category where most of his opponents have been up to 3 years older, he has been ranked No. 1 in Kenya and in the top 12 in Africa, as the highest ranked East African. He has also won an incredible number of tournaments, including the singles and doubles at the Kenya Open and East African Zonal Championships, and has represented Kenya and East Africa as its top seeded singles and doubles player, in several tournaments across the continent. At this year’s Zonals, he led the Kenya team to victory in the team event and has been selected to represent East Africa at the Africa Junior Championships in South Africa. Kael manages to combine his tennis with outstanding academic work, and has recently joined the Sanchez-Casal Tennis Academy in Spain, which accepts and develops the most promising talent from around the world.

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FEMALE: +18

HETAL RAJAN SHAH

She is an investment advisor by trade and thrill seeking adventurer by heart. What started as curiosity is now a full-time hobby which she has grown to love. Hetal constantly challenges herself by doing difficult climbs, distance rides on her bicycle, endless swimming, and running whichever marathon she can check herself into. During these challenges, her limits are stretched to the maximum and she has to remind herself why she does this: to motivate other people, especially women, from our community to participate in outdoor activities and keep fit. Hetal climbed the Island Peak, Himalayas (6,189m ASL) in April 2017 and rode 621kms for charity from Nairobi to South Coast in December 2017. These made her believe that ‘Nothing is Impossible’. To prove this, she plans on scaling the Nelion and maybe Batian Peaks of Mt. Kenya.

DEEPA SHAH

Deepa has always been an avid sports person. Her passion for sports surpasses most if not all players. She played Badminton for Kenya and has won a number of trophies and medals in a wide variety of sports.

Currently Deepa is coaching ladies and children in swimming and badminton whilst she also plays rounders, football, throw ball and badminton. Deepa is currently the rounders captain on the oshwal team.

She loves her sports and is very competitive. Deepa has always put sports before everything else and sports is a healing factor for her.

Her greatest supporters are her dad and daughter Tiana.

SHEJU NIMESH SHAH

Sheju Nimesh Shah, daughter of Panachand and Damyanti Savla was born and raised in Mombasa.

She had been active in sports throughout her years at school in sports like Rounders, Hockey, Swimming and Badminton.

In swimming she has represented the Coast Province in many galas and taken records in 25m, 50m and 100m.

Her interest in badminton developed during high school and has been selected in the school team for KENSEC, also played in the KENYA OPEN.

She got married in 1991 and moved to Nairobi and her passion for badminton had her searching for groups to play with.

As her girls grew up she had more time in hand and started taking part in competitions again. She won quite a few Doubles and singles matches. At this point, she met a group called “The Shuttlers” and was fortunate to play in the evenings thrice a week.

This year she took part in the FOF Games and won the Over 40 Ladies Singles and was runner up in the Ladies Doubles and Mixed Doubles.

Her goal is to reach the finals in the Ladies Open category next time around.

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FEMALE: -18

SHIVANI DIPAK SHAH

Shivani Dipak Shah, aged 15 years and her journey of badminton started when she was 7 years

old. She used to watch her brother play it and gained interest. She started playing tournaments at

the age of 9 years, and won her first trophy at the Baraka Junior Championship. From there she

used to play many tournaments and was the champion of the under 9, 12 and 15 categories. She

has played numerous tournaments around Kenya.

Three years ago her big break came. She was selected to play at the national level where she was

placed second. This was a great achievement for her. Shivani’s latest wins have been the Nakuru

open championship and All Africa Championships in Kampala. This was her first International

tournament and she put out a great performance, bringing gold for Oshwals and Kenya for the first time.

JIYA JINIT SHAH

Jiya is a running fanatic and regularly participates in the standard chartered 10km and Lewa 5 km

runs. She also trained at the Lornah Kiplagat high performance centre in Iten. An avid sports

person she represents her school in hockey, netball, rounders and football. She was part of the

Oshwal team that finished second in the ladies rounders at the festival of friendship. She is

training towards running the midnight sun marathon in Norway with an ultimate aim of running a

full marathon by 18.

KRISHI NISHIL SHAH

Krishi is 14 years old studying at Premier Academy, Nairobi. She is ranked the second top female

chess player in Kenya and has represented Kenya internationally since the age of 8 including

South Africa, Zambia, Kenya, Dubai, India and UK.

Krishi has won 3 Gold medals and 1 Silver on an International Level and holds two prestigious

Chess Titles of Woman Candidate Master and Woman Fide Master. Krishi is the Nairobi national

champion in her age category and is ranked 1st in both Under 16 Girls and Boys in Kenya. She is

an integral member of the Kenya Commercial Bank chess team since 2014 and is honored to be

their youngest player. She has successfully represented her schools since primary and has

appeared in two LIVE National TV Channels, Citizen and KBC, to promote the sport countrywide.

Apart from chess, Krishi is a member of the school sports team and enjoys playing hockey, rounders and netball. She excels

academically, is a member of the school orchestra and plays 2 instruments; guitar and violin and is a very talented artist.

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SPECIAL RECOGINITION

THIS HIGHLY RESPECTED HONOUR IS BESTOWED TO AN OSHWAL THAT THROUGH THEIR PASSION, DEDICATION AND

COMMITMENT HAVE MADE A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION FOR THE GREATER GOOD OF SOCIETY.

DHRUVI BHARAT SHAH

Dhruvi Shah started her journey at the age of 12when she joined the charity club of Interact at School.

Starting of as a member she actively participated in fundraising events. Soon she was chosen as secretary of the interact club of Oshwal Academy Mombasa. She played a significant role in coming up with activities and games such as bake sales, movies and treasure hunts to raise a good sum of money. These raised enough funds for the club to donate boreholes in the rural areas of Kilifi which provided clean water to over 4,000 people. Through these funds the club also donated money to the building of classrooms in Maveni, along with chairs and desks to the same. Recently the club has been donating foodstuff and tyre slippers in the rural settings of North Coast. The school of the special needs received clothes and toys from the club. In 2017 the club has won a Humanitarian Award from the Watoto Soccer Organisation. Later the club also won an International Award for

the best Interact within District 9212 which includes Kenya, South Sudan, Eritrea and Ethiopia. Now at the age of 15 she thrives to become the President of the Club.

RAJNIKANT AMRITLAL SHAH

He retired towards the end of 2013 and thereafter decided to serve and dedicate his time towards serving the Oshwal Community. He is part of the Oshwal Operations Committee and the Maintenance Committee. During the devastating disaster at Westgate Mall that our nation faced, he assisted at the mortuary of various hospitals in ensuring the corpse of those who had lost their lives were appropriately kept. From this day he decided to dedicate his time towards assisting families who had lost their loved ones by taking the burden on himself to organize burial functions, prepare the corpse for burial and processing documentation to ensure the burial ceremony ran smoothly. It has been his great pleasure to serve the society. He believes in humanity and assisting each other and being there for each other, when in the time of need.

SHRUTI DILIP SUMARIA

Shruti runs the Arama Centre - a place where seniors can bond with peers, thrive, laugh and feel secure. She spends her time at the Centre scheduling various activities and classes and ensuring residents feel comfortable.

Shruti is third generation Kenyan - both her dadima and nanima were born in Thika (coincidentally!). She spent her school years in Nairobi and after that went to university in England. She then worked in London and qualified as an actuary. Marriage brought her back home. She describes herself as a travel junkie, a foodie and a Toastmaster. But most importantly, she is happily married to Dhruv - whom she met in the corridors of Oshwal High School. She loves being a mother to an energetic little girl, Kaaya, and Leo- a dog who thinks he's a lion. Shruti is proud of her Oshwal roots and has a passion for Oshwal history.

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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

FOR AN OSHWAL WHO MADE A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO OSHWALISM ON A GLOBAL SCALE, AN INDIVIDUAL WHO

HAS DEMONSTRATED A POSITIVE IMPACT ON SOCIETY WHILST PROGRESSING AND PROMOTING OSHWALISM TO GREATER

HEIGHTS.

DR. MAGANLAL CHANDARIA

Maganlal Chandaria was born in 1924 in Ravalsar India and migrated to Kenya at the age of 9. Finance being a limiting factor Maganlal could not further his studies beyond primary school. Maganlal started his career with his maternal uncle Bhagwanji & Co between 1944 to 1947 this was his career foundation.

Armed with an entrepreneurial mind he started his own business Chandaria and Company Ltd in 1947 with a capital of Kshs 5000. His first venture was the manufacturing of paper straws which was inspired by a fortunate incident of a straw opening whilst he was drinking from it. From that “AH HA” moment, with focus, determination and good fortune he grew his capital into a successful multinational conglomerate which today has interests in various sectors including Banking, manufacturing, real estate, energy, commodities to name a few.

Maganlal has served on multiple community, charity and social boards. Through generous donations the philanthropist has supported education, healthcare, social infrastructure and other core areas for the betterment of society across the globe.

Maganlal’s most recent achievement was the “Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya” 2017.

Despite his vast business and social responsibilities Maganlal is a family man. He got married in 1948 to Suryakala Chandaria to whom he indebts his success and happiness. Maganlal is now 94 years of age and shares his life with 4 generations of his lineage.

JAYANTILAL NATHALAL SHAH

Born in December 1942, in Mombasa, Kenya, Jayant Shah is one of East Africa’s most accomplished Veteran rally drivers who comes from very humble beginnings. Businessman by profession having started clothing manufacturing with one sewing machine in 1966, 'AtoZ Textiles Mills Ltd in Tanzania is now one of the largest vertically integrated plants in East Africa, creating employment for 7000 plus employees.

Jayant’s passion for rally led him to pursue in racing from 1967 to date. At age 76 he still leads on! He has raced in over 200 East African rallies and over 50 in the World championships. Being part of World championship Nissan Works team he was Crowned Kenyan National Rally Champion three times and is in the India Book of Records for Winning the Himalayan Rally 4 times. He has graced several WRC Safari rallies in Argentina and Acropolis with all positions within the top 10’s, leading his vehicles to be prestigiously displayed in Classic Car museums in Luxembourg today.

Jayant Shah is a great believer in giving back to the society at large. His unflinching commitment in helping others has been supported by financially setting up Derasar’s, holding medical camps and assisting hundreds of Animals in times of droughts in India and East Africa. His generosity, devotion and growth in Jainism has allowed him to make a further difference in Arusha through his duties as a trustee.

Jayant believes the biggest reward in life is to pursue your dreams and help others.

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GULABCHAND P SHAH

He is the Founder Chairman and Mentor of Sumaria Group of Companies and has 61 years of experience in leading one of the largest private business groups in Tanzania

He has a passion for serving the community and has served in the following committees in various positions:

Shree Hindu Mandal Trustee

Upanga Nursery School Trustee

Shree Jain Sang Trustee

Human Welfare Trust Chairman

Indo Tanzania Culture Centre

Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Member

He believes in serving the community at large.

BHIMJI DEPAR SHAH

Bhimji Depar is the founding Chairman of Bidco Africa, East Africa's largest and most vibrant manufacturer of edible oils and hygiene products. A household name across Africa and the world.

At 86 years of age, B D Shah as he is widely known is at the office everyday but his elevated status at Bidco is only one side of his remarkable story. Born in Mombasa, BD Shah's rise to corporate titan is one of hard work, resilience and self-belief. It is a story of sacrifice, patience and the refusal to give up. It is a once in a generation kind of story. With his education curtailed for the lack of school fees, BD Shah begins his professional life at the Port of Mombasa as a casual labourer- a porter carrying goods on his back at the age of 14. Even at that young age BD feels the stirring to be an entreprneur and even after leaving the port- he only takes one more job. Then begins a life of entrepreneurship. Over the 25 years BD Shah tried his hand at numerous businesses: retail; oil and gas, fashion and his favourite-farming. When the textile sector was liberalised allowing for the

importation dealing a deathly blow to the Bidco Garment Factory. With his two sons already out of University; BD Shah was having to start all over again with no money but still with hard work, self-belief and a can do attitude.

The rest as they say is history. A humble soap making operation was started in 1985 and despite the banks refusing to fund him BD and his sons were able to build the company and make into East Africa's largest homegrown FMCG manuafcturer employing tens of thousands of Kenyans and nourishing generations in the process. BD is a living example of how far a positive mindset can take you and the value of not giving up.

B. D Shah has supported tens of Oshwal entrepreneurs start their own businesses. He has contributed greatly to the causes of the Oshwal Community. B.D Shah was named by Forbes Africa as the Wealthiest individual in Kenya-together with his sons Vimal and Tarun.

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PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD

CHOSEN BY THE OSHWAL COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ONLINE VOTING PROCESS THIS CATEGORY RECOGNIZES AN

INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS HAD A POSITIVE IMPACT ON PEOPLE’S LIVES AND HAS GREAT ADMIRATION FROM OSHWALS.

AYUSH MILAN SHAH

Ayush Milan Shah is the dedicated 28-year-old Treasurer of the Visa Oshwal Community. He has been involved in social and community service- joining institutions such as Oshwal Youth League, leading, and successfully completing many projects such as the Annual Diwali Art Competition, helping organise Pedal Kart, and the prestigious Oshwal Games; being an integral part of the Youth League.

In 2016, he was voted in as the Youngest Treasurer for VOC. In the time he was there, he streamlined expenses, revenues and helped the community make a profit. He provided clear, transparent records at the General Meetings and was voted in for a second term with an overwhelming consensus. He is also one of the key drivers in the installation, maintenance of the Astro Turf recently established on Oshwal Centre Grounds.

SURESH DEVCHAND SHAH

Born in 1969 in Kanalush, India, he did a B.Com at the Gujarat University and happily married to Mrs Manisha Shah.

His belief is that the future of the society is the youth and has reached out to thousands of youth by using social media and conducted various camps and programs to create awareness of restraint from use of drugs and alcohol. He inspires youth to understand human values and motivates them to believe in religion and to participate in social and religious activities. He assists many senior members of the Visa Oshwal Community to come to Oshwal Centre by arranging for transport and has been involved in arranging blood donation campaigns.

He has been appreciated by the president of Kenya after the Westgate Shopping Mall where he worked closely with the Red Cross in the rescue and relief efforts. He has also been involved in

assisting the victims of the 1998 US Embassy Bomb Blast.

JAYENDRA VIRCHAND MALDE

Jayendra Virchand Malde is currently serving as the Member of county Assembly (MCA) for Parklands/Highridge Ward. He is a Bachelor of Commerce, Sales and marketing graduate from MP Shah Business College Gujrat – India.

Over the years, he participated in community service: including director immigration and security at the HCK, National chairman of United Business Association(UBA) Where he worked towards enhancing working relationships between member businesses and Nairobi city county. He is in the Economic Development Committee of the KNCCI where he is engaged in developing economic policy, enchancing regional networking and economic partnerships within East African community/ COMESA.

TEAM OSHWAL PARK

Team Oshwal Park is the group responsible for undertaking one of the largest private projects by Oshwals in Kenya. The project was supported by a number of volunteers and well-wishers. It was opened in 2017 and was built at a cost of KSh. 3 Billion (approximate). By ensuring the mantra of every Oshwal owning their own home, interest-free loans were provided to first time home owners of up to KShs. 1.5 Billion, repayable over 10 years.

The Park consists of:

- 240 apartments of three bedrooms each.

- Parking for more than 500 cars

- 16 Studio apartments for short term stay

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DINESH MEGHJI SHAH (MOSHI)

Dinesh plays an active role within the Oshwal community in East Africa and is now Chairman for the Visa Oshwal Community Moshi. He promotes sports to the younger generation and also helps in organizing the Moshi team to participate in the various annual East African Oshwal Sports Festivals. He also drives forward various community charity projects such as working with partially blind Albino children in Moshi and many other orphanages such as the Upendo Childrens Home in Moshi.

Dinesh is recognized for his service to the Lions Club completing 50 years of committed service to Lionism later this year. Dinesh has worked with orphanages, hospitals, dispensaries, eye camps, schools, water projects and much more. It was also under his role as Chairman that the Leo Club of Kilimanjaro was born.

Dinesh plays an important role within the Hindu Community in Moshi. He has been a Board Member since 1978 and has also served as the convenor for the Health and Education Board for the Hindu Union. Dinesh Shah has always been an active, dedicated, and highly respected member of the Moshi community. His selfless contribution to various charity organisations and projects makes him a role model for the generations to follow.

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LIONHEART AWARD

A PROGRESSIVE YOUNG PERSON WHO EMBODIES THE SPIRIT AND ZEAL OF OUR GENERATION WITH DEDICATION AND

DETERMINATION.

JAINI HITESH SHAH

An avid elephant-lover, Jaini Shah, is a traveler, foodie and an artist at heart. With a degree in journalism, she balances her full-time copywriting job with running her blog - Jaini’s Diaries. The blog chronicles her travel and food adventures, with a mix of art-related material. She also hosted her inaugural art exhibition – Jaini’s Art

Diaries: An Exhibition in November 2016.

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