2nd Edition Event
The 2nd Edition of the Sharia Compliance and Halal Business Expo 2025 was an incredible success a three-day celebration of ethical enterprise, innovation, and collaboration.
Overview
Held from October 10 to 12, 2025, at the BBS Mall in Eastleigh, the event brought together over 130 exhibitors and attracted more than 5,000 visitors from across East Africa and beyond.
The Expo showcased a diverse range of Sharia-compliant and Halal products and services from seven countries, covering sectors such as finance, real estate, airlines, investment, fashion, food, and lifestyle.
Exhibitors and visitors alike praised the platform for promoting responsible and faith-based business practices rooted in integrity and inclusivity.
The Event Agenda
Panel Discussions: Empowering Ethical Trade in East Africa: Advancing Halal and Sharia-Compliant Economies for Inclusive Growth
Exhibition & Networking: Explore booths showcasing Halal products and services
Focus on compliance, market entry and business scaling.
Breakout Sessions: In-depth discussions on sector-specific opportunities.
Networking lunch and business to business meetings
B2B Networking Session – Exclusive discussions for high-level investors, policymakers, and industry
Awards & Recognitions – Honoring outstanding contributions in Islamic finance and halal business.
Speakers
Ridwan Yusuf
CEO and Founder of Sharia Compliance and Halal Business Expo
Daniel Furnad
Commissioning Editor - Faces of Africa
Abdikarim Gabeyre
President of Somali Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Abdirizak Warsame
Vice Chancellor of IBS BANK
H.E Jabril Abdulle
Somali Ambassador to kenya
H.E. Ms. Amb. Morakot Janemathukorn
Ambassador of Royal Thai Embassy to Kenya
Ms. Christine Mwende
CEO of the KNCCI– Nairobi County,
Dr. George Wachiuri
CEO of Optiven Group
Ahmed Shiekh
Group CEO of UMMA Insurance
Nasra Salim
CEO of Proxima Real Estate
Abdinasir Sheikh Mohamud
Managing Director of Macaash Investiment
Patrick Malika
CEO of UIP Real Estate
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