Advancing ethical finance and unlocking investment opportunities across East Africa
The Nairobi Securities Exchange and Somali Stock Exchange (SSE) are pleased to host the First East Africa Islamic Finance Forum 2025; a groundbreaking regional event aimed at advancing ethical finance and unlocking investment opportunities across East Africa.
The forum will bring together leading scholars, policymakers, investors, financial institutions, regulators, and entrepreneurs from across East Africa and beyond to explore the transformative role of Islamic finance in fostering resilience, inclusion, and sustainable growth.
Scheduled for 2nd - 3rd December 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, the event's theme reflects the urgent need to align finance with principles of social justice, risk sharing, and real economic value creation.
Amid global uncertainty from trade wars and conflicts in the Middle East to reduced foreign assistance, East African economies have shown remarkable resilience through reforms, entrepreneurship, and regional cooperation.
East Africa, with its sizable Muslim population, is witnessing early growth: institutions offering Shariah compliant services rose from 16 in 2012 to 84 in 2022, led by Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya.
Our mission is to spotlight key issues in Islamic finance and engage the financial sector, investors, and regulators in meaningful dialogue. Through constructive discussions, we aim to propose practical solutions while fostering strong connections across the region.
The Forum will explore how these opportunities can be harnessed to drive economic development and strengthen ties between East Africa and the Middle East.
Engaging conversations with industry leaders and experts
Insightful talks on Islamic finance trends and opportunities
Connect with key players in the Islamic finance industry
Exploring Shariah-compliant banking solutions
Developing ethical investment opportunities
Shariah-compliant insurance products
Join us for two days of transformative discussions on Islamic finance in East Africa
Opportunities for East Africa & the Gulf
Panel 1: Unlocking Islamic Capital Markets
Panel 2: Banking: Strengthening Local Economies through Shariah Compliant Banking
Panel 3: Takaful Insurance: Expanding Risk Protection Across Communities
Be part of this transformative gathering that will define the trajectory of Islamic finance across East Africa and strengthen the bonds between our region and the Gulf states.
Leading Islamic finance scholars and industry pioneers from Gulf African Bank, IBS Bank, Premier Bank, and more
Regional and international Islamic banks and investment firms
CIC, Takaful Africa Insurance, Britam, Jubilee, Amana Insurance, First Takaful Insurance
Industry leaders and experts sharing their insights
Partner with us to shape the future of Islamic Finance in East Africa and connect with industry leaders, policymakers, and investors from across the region and the Gulf.
Select the sponsorship package that best aligns with your organization's goals and maximize your impact at this prestigious event.
Comprehensive overview of your sponsorship package benefits and opportunities
Join leading organizations in supporting the growth of Islamic finance across East Africa. Contact our partnership team to discuss custom sponsorship opportunities.
Two pioneering institutions driving financial innovation and economic growth across East Africa
SSE
Established in 2015, SSE is Somalia’s first stock exchange, with offices in Mogadishu, Garowe, and Hargeisa. It is dedicated to creating a fair, transparent, and efficient marketplace that empowers local talent, attracts investment, and supports Somalia’s growing economy.
To make the Somali Stock Exchange the premier market for servicing stakeholders and partners in East Africa and the surrounding areas.
To empower customers through world-class technology, products and business solutions, operating a high-quality stock exchange that nurtures home grown talent and attracts investors from all over the world.
NSE
Founded in 1954, the NSE is one of Africa’s leading capital markets institutions. It offers equities, bonds, ETFs, REITs, and sustainable finance instruments, including Kenya’s first Islamic finance listing. Guided by its mission to unleash Africa’s potential through innovative solutions, the NSE is committed to building a transparent and inclusive marketplace that drives shared prosperity.
To be the preferred value creation partner.
To unleash Africa's potential through innovative capital markets solutions powered by people, partnerships and technology.
Together, SSE and NSE bring decades of combined expertise in capital markets development, Islamic finance innovation, and regional economic integration. This partnership represents a commitment to fostering sustainable financial growth across East Africa through ethical investment principles and cutting-edge market solutions.
Pioneering new financial instruments and Islamic finance solutions
Connecting East African markets with global investment opportunities
Promoting transparent, Shariah-compliant financial practices
All interested participants including sponsors, speakers, presentation presenters and delegates will register through the website. Please visit www.eaiff.sse.so
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