Spotlight Magazine was proud to be one of the sponsors of the 2025 Sharia Compliance and Halal Business Expo, hosted at Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi. The event brought together entrepreneurs, investors, scholars, and industry leaders from across East Africa to celebrate halal business practices and shine a light on ethical, faith-aligned commerce across the region.
The Expo served as a dynamic hub for showcasing the strength and diversity of halal industries—from food and cosmetics to finance, fintech, fashion, logistics, and more. It offered a platform for businesses operating within Islamic ethical guidelines to present their products, share their missions, and connect with like-minded partners and consumers.
For Spotlight Magazine, the partnership was rooted in shared values. As a publication dedicated to telling the stories that shape East Africa, Spotlight was proud to stand beside businesses that prioritize transparency, integrity, and community.
“Halal business is more than a label—it’s a mindset,” said Spotlight’s Editor-in-Chief. “It’s about leading with purpose, building trust, and contributing to collective growth. That’s the kind of economic story Spotlight exists to tell.”
Throughout the event, visitors engaged with Spotlight’s editorial team, browsed the latest issue, and shared their own entrepreneurial journeys. Many of those conversations will form the basis of future features and profiles in upcoming editions of the magazine.
Panel sessions and workshops offered deep dives into halal certification, Islamic finance, tech-driven trade, and regional opportunities for expansion. The Expo also highlighted how halal principles can drive sustainability, innovation, and inclusivity in modern business.
Through its dynamic partnership with Somali Magazine, Spotlight Magazine has emerged as a vital cultural and business bridge across continents—co-sponsoring and supporting landmark initiatives like the East Africa Somali Awards, the Sharia Compliance and Halal Business Expo, the Business Networking Nights in both Nairobi and Minnesota, and soon, the upcoming Somali Business and Health Expo.
Together, these events have not only amplified East African entrepreneurship, but have also nurtured a global network of faith-driven leaders, ethical innovators, and community builders. And with many more events on the horizon, this collaboration continues to light the way for purposeful growth, shared values, and inclusive prosperity.
