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Organizers say the expo will provide a platform for businesses to engage with importers, distributors, wholesalers, government agencies, certification authorities, and Islamic financial institutions.
The event will also feature investment forums, B2B matchmaking, and discussions on regulatory changes shaping the halal sector.
“The Sharia Compliance and Halal Business Expo is more than an exhibition; it is a gateway for businesses to access a rapidly growing global market built on trust, ethics, and shared values,” said Ridwan Yusuf, Founder and CEO of the Expo.
The three-day event is expected to attract participants from across the region, as well as investors from the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. Exhibitor registration is ongoing through the event’s official website.
According to Yusuf, the halal economy — currently valued at more than Sh258 trillion — is projected to surpass Sh387 trillion by 2030. Its rapid growth spans sectors including food and beverages, Islamic finance, pharmaceuticals, modest fashion, tourism, real estate, and e-commerce.
Kenya has positioned itself as a regional hub for Islamic trade and investment, with Nairobi serving as a key entry point into East Africa’s halal market.
Notably, this momentum includes the July 31, 2024 issuance of Linzi Sukuk, Kenya’s first shariah-compliant bond, valued at Sh3 billion and listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange’s Unquoted Securities Platform.
The bond offers a 15-year maturity and an 11.13 per cent internal rate of return, designed to support affordable housing financing.