Ali and his students preserved a remarkable selection of 48 pictures and drawings that survived the ravages of civil unrest
The donations were to at least 1,000 families affected by demolition of houses and other structures built on riparian land.
The exercise followed a meeting on Thursday between the EBDA and Nairobi City County officials to address the garbage menace in Eastleigh.
The KRA's efforts in Eastleigh are part of a broader initiative to enhance tax compliance and broaden the tax base, ensuring that more businesses contribute to national revenue.
Led by EBDA Chairman Ahmed Abdullahi, they pledged to create "another Eastleigh" there, referring to the business hub reported to contribute at least 30 per cent of Nairobi's revenue.
Mohamed also stated that it is not permissible in Islam to conduct business on the road. "It is haram to do business on the road, it is against the teachings of Islam."
Mohamed Yusuf Haji Avenue is the busiest in Eastleigh, with more than 50 malls that serve many shoppers daily.
The collaboration is a joint effort between the International Financial Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and Strathmore University.
"As you know, Somalis are great goal scorers when it comes to business creation in East African countries," said Hamza.
The discussions centred on the enhancement of the association's registration process.
The notable surge in police presence within the vicinity, both in uniform and undercover, has effectively curtailed criminal activities in the area.
The raids that have taken place every Tuesday since January have left traders counting heavy losses and resulted in protests that have seen the deployment of armed police officers to the business hub.
The meeting of traditional elders, the business community and the area MP discussed crucial issues such as continued harassment by security officers, security and the garbage menace.
The ceremony witnessed a gathering of political and cultural leaders from both Somalia and Kenya.
KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga said the taxman was committed to enhancing trade facilitation and simplification of tax payment and enhanced compliance.
