Mentoria Economics Ltd has launched a new fireside chat series to foster deeper debate on international relations and Kenya’s economic partnerships. The inaugural event, themed “Indo–Kenya Economic Imperatives,” will explore the advantages of India–Kenya ties and their potential to lead economic growth in the Global South.

• The first Mentoria Fireside Chat will be held on October 17 at Baraza Media Lab.
• Ken Gichinga, Managing Director of Mentoria Economics Ltd, stated the event will feature a panel of social and economic experts.
• The discussion will revisit the historical links and support India has provided to Kenya in infrastructure, health, education, and related sectors.

The Second Sharia Compliance and Halal Business Expo 2025 in Nairobi successfully concluded, advocating for increased Sharia-compliant trade across sectors such as SMEs, tourism, and real estate in Kenya.

• The three-day event, held from October 10 to 12 at BBS Mall, attracted over 5,000 visitors and featured more than 130 exhibitors.
• Somali Ambassador to Kenya, Jabril Abdulle, praised the expo for fostering ethical business practices and strengthening regional trade.
• The expo positioned Kenya as a central hub for Halal innovation, with the third edition scheduled for April 2026 in Nairobi.

Kenya is rapidly adopting stablecoins, digital currencies backed by real-world assets, to revolutionize cross-border trade and payments. This shift offers businesses and individuals faster, cheaper, and more accessible transaction methods compared to traditional banking systems.

• Over 350,000 users in Kenya currently utilize platforms like Yellow Card for digital asset transactions.
• Sharon Tum, East Africa Regional Manager at Yellow Card, highlights stablecoins like USDC and USDT for their stability and efficiency.
• The upcoming Virtual Assets Bill, 2025 aims to regulate Kenya's expanding digital asset industry, with platforms like Yellow Card contributing to its drafting.