{"id":122576,"date":"2025-10-05T18:07:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-05T18:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/index.php\/2025\/10\/05\/kenya-gears-up-for-second-annual-sharia-compliance-and-halal-business-expo\/"},"modified":"2025-10-05T18:07:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-05T18:07:09","slug":"kenya-gears-up-for-second-annual-sharia-compliance-and-halal-business-expo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/kenya-gears-up-for-second-annual-sharia-compliance-and-halal-business-expo\/","title":{"rendered":"Kenya gears up for second Annual Sharia Compliance and Halal Business Expo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 5 \u2014 Kenya is preparing for the second annual Sharia Compliance and Halal Business Expo, set to take place from October 10 to 12 at BBS Mall in Eastleigh, Nairobi.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The expo will showcase companies from Islamic finance, agribusiness, tourism, real estate, fashion, and technology, providing a dynamic platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to connect with large corporates, investors, and regional partners. Organizers say the event aims to position Kenya as a regional hub for ethical enterprise and innovation within the fast-growing halal economy.<\/p>\n<p>Held under the theme \u201cEmpowering Ethical Enterprise for a Sustainable Future,\u201d the four-day event will promote sustainable economic development through Sharia-based business principles, emphasizing integrity, innovation, and inclusivity in trade.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur aim is to bring together business investors and the community to explore opportunities in the halal trade and innovations,\u201d said Ridwan Yusuf, CEO of the Sharia Compliance and Halal Business Expo.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that this year\u2019s edition will feature exhibitors from seven countries, including participants from East Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe invite the public to come, network, and learn more about halal ethics and innovation. Halal is much bigger than food\u2014it spans sectors like real estate, cosmetics, fashion, and finance, all adhering to zero-interest and ethical compliance principles.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Yusuf emphasized that Sharia-compliant business models are not limited to Muslims.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnyone can access Sharia-compliant loans or adopt ethical business practices. It\u2019s broad and can work for anyone seeking responsible, ethical enterprise.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to Josphat Nyongesa, Director at TJ Premier Events Limited, the firm co-organizing the expo, SMEs remain central to the event\u2019s vision. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are expecting over 100 exhibitors at BBS Mall over the three days, with more than 3,000 delegates in attendance,\u201d Nyongesa said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur focus is on empowering enterprises and promoting ethical business practices,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe expo is open to all entrepreneurs interested in learning about and investing in ethical, sustainable business models\u2014not just the Muslim community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Now in its second year, the Sharia Compliance and Halal Business Expo is quickly becoming a key annual fixture in Kenya\u2019s business calendar, driving dialogue, investment, and collaboration across the halal economy and attracting delegates from Kenya and beyond.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 5 \u2014 Kenya is preparing for the second annual Sharia Compliance and Halal Business Expo, set to take place from October 10 to 12 at BBS Mall in Eastleigh, Nairobi. 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