It is all systems go for the Sharia Compliance and Halal
Business Expo 2025, scheduled to be held at the Sarit Centre in Nairobi, Kenya.
The event will take place from April 28 to April 29 and will
conclude with a gala dinner and Excellence & Appreciation Awards
Ceremony on April 30, 2025.
"The forum will equip stakeholders with knowledge on
the latest trends and opportunities in the Halal market. It will also offer
insights and resources to small and medium enterprises looking to enter the
Halal sector," a statement on the expo website noted.
The keynote speakers of the event will be Somali’s
ambassador to Kenya, Jabril Ibrahim Abdull,e and Juma Mukhwana, CBS, the
Principal Secretary for the State Department of Industry under the Ministry of
Investments, Trade, and Industry (MITI)
“The forum will give importers, distributors, wholesalers,
and retailers looking for halal-certified goods,” a statement on the expo said.
“They will have the opportunity to network with government
agencies, halal certification bodies, and Islamic financial institutions.”
The forum is set to encourage investments aligned with
Sharia principles to drive economic development and facilitate partnerships
through fostering collaboration among local and international businesses for
mutual growth.
It will also showcase innovations by highlighting
groundbreaking products and services within the Halal industry.
The expo will bring together key stakeholders across Kenya
and East Africa to explore Islamic finance, Halal-certified products, and
ethical investments.
The event is set to reinforce Kenya’s position as a major
player in the growing Halal economy.
It will establish Kenya as a leader in the Halal economy
through ethical business practices and innovative solutions.
The halal economy is valued at over $2 trillion and is
projected to exceed $3 trillion by 2030.
Over 2 billion Muslim consumers worldwide actively seek Sharia-compliant
products and services.
