Kenya Explores New International Trade Avenues Through Stablecoins, Partnerships, and Halal Business - October 2025

Kenya is pursuing several initiatives to enhance its global trade and economic standing. The country is rapidly adopting stablecoins, which are digital currencies backed by real-world assets, to revolutionize cross-border payments by providing faster and cheaper transaction methods. In parallel, the Second Sharia Compliance and Halal Business Expo 2025 concluded in Nairobi, advocating for increased Sharia-compliant trade in sectors like SMEs, tourism, and real estate. To foster policy debate, local think-tank Mentoria Economics Ltd has launched a fireside chat series to discuss Kenya's economic partnerships. The inaugural event is themed “Indo–Kenya Economic Imperatives,” aiming to explore the advantages of economic ties with India.