Somalia Showcases Its Agribusiness Potential At EAC Trade Fair

By Mohamed Abdi - Reporter

Kenya, 10 November 2025 — Somalia is using the 25th East African Community (EAC) Trade Fair in Nairobi to highlight its growing strength in agriculture, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, the Somali delegation includes 28 entrepreneurs showcasing a variety of locally made products and services.

This marks Somalia’s first full participation in the regional trade fair, which runs from November 7 to 16. Sunday, November 9, was Somalia Day at the event.

Speaking at the fair, Minister of Agriculture Mohamed Abdi Hayir ‘Maareeye’ encouraged Somali companies to use the platform to demonstrate their capacity and creativity to the region.

“Somali companies, youth, and trade institutions should use this week to show the world and East Africa that we are an active and dynamic member of the East African Community," Maareeye said.

The participation of Somali entrepreneurs is supported by the European Union under its Global Gateway initiative, which promotes private sector growth and regional integration.

EU representative Francesca Di Mauro wrote on social media: “It was wonderful to see the Somali talents at work ! And so many women entrepreneurs! I will be tasting and wearing some of the products. Somalia is fully integrating in the EAC market, and the EU is supporting it..”

Minister Maareeye also praised the EAC Secretariat for organizing the event and fostering stronger economic cooperation among member states.

Somalia, which officially joined the EAC in 2023 as its eighth member, is using this year’s fair to strengthen regional business partnerships and showcase its commitment to sustainable economic development.

By Mohamed Abdi - Reporter

Kenya, 10 November 2025 — Somalia is using the 25th East African Community (EAC) Trade Fair in Nairobi to highlight its growing strength in agriculture, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, the Somali delegation includes 28 entrepreneurs showcasing a variety of locally made products and services.

This marks Somalia’s first full participation in the regional trade fair, which runs from November 7 to 16. Sunday, November 9, was Somalia Day at the event.

Speaking at the fair, Minister of Agriculture Mohamed Abdi Hayir ‘Maareeye’ encouraged Somali companies to use the platform to demonstrate their capacity and creativity to the region.

“Somali companies, youth, and trade institutions should use this week to show the world and East Africa that we are an active and dynamic member of the East African Community," Maareeye said.

The participation of Somali entrepreneurs is supported by the European Union under its Global Gateway initiative, which promotes private sector growth and regional integration.

Minister Maareeye also praised the EAC Secretariat for organizing the event and fostering stronger economic cooperation among member states.

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