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#GSEF2025 Highlights!
Celebrating the connections, conversations, partnerships and opportunities that brought our community together.
As we look ahead to GSEF 2026, we're building an even bigger platform for entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders.
📍Radisson Blu, Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya
📅24-25 October 2026
#GSEF2026 #SomaliEntrepreneurs #Investment #Innovation #EastAfrica #Networking
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Presided over the official opening of the 3rd Global Somali Entrepreneurship Forum (GSEF), calling on private sector players to move beyond policy dialogue and forge practical partnerships that deliver lasting economic value.
I highlighted Somalia's accession to the East African Community as an opportunity to expand cross-border trade and deepen regional integration, emphasising the importance of innovation, inclusive governance and sustainable investment in shaping East Africa's economic future.
I also underscored Kenya's economic progress under the Administration of H.E. President William Ruto, highlighting key gains:
1. Economic stabilisation: Improved stability of the Kenyan shilling and easing inflationary pressures have helped strengthen confidence in the economy and improve the business environment.
2. Agricultural production: Fertiliser subsidies and agricultural support programmes have contributed to improved food production, strengthening food security and supporting livelihoods.
3. Digital transformation: The expansion of government services through eCitizen has simplified access to public services, enhanced convenience and strengthened digital revenue collection.
4. Affordable housing and job creation: The expansion of affordable housing projects has stimulated construction, created employment opportunities and supported demand for locally produced building materials.
5. Infrastructure development: Continued investment in roads, ports, airports and urban infrastructure is improving connectivity, facilitating trade and opening up new areas for economic activity.
6. Renewable energy: Growth in geothermal, wind and other renewable energy sources is strengthening Kenya's clean energy capacity and supporting sustainable economic development.
7. Debt management: The successful repayment of the 2024 Eurobond obligations helped avert immediate sovereign default risks and supported short-term investor confidence.
8. Digital economy and financial inclusion: The growth of mobile money, digital banking, technology startups and online businesses is widening access to financial services and creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs, particularly young people.
9. Economic resilience: Kenya has sustained economic growth amid global economic uncertainty, inflationary pressures and domestic fiscal challenges, demonstrating the economy's capacity to withstand external and internal shocks.
These gains provide a foundation for business expansion, investment and stronger private sector participation in national development.
As the forum advances to business matchmaking and innovation financing, I challenged delegates to build sustainable enterprises, prioritise generational wealth and translate dialogue into tangible opportunities, jobs and shared prosperity across the region.
In attendance were H.E. Ambassador Beyene Russom (Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Kenya), H.E. Jabril Ibrahim Abdul (Ambassador of Somalia to Kenya), Min. Gamal Hassan (Minister of Commerce and Industry, Somalia) and Dr Ali Maalim Mohamud (Deputy Governor, Mandera), among a host of investors and entrepreneurs.
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Sharaf ayay ii ahayd inaan ka qayb galo Madasha GSEF 2026, halkaas oo aan ku soo bandhigay fursadaha ganacsi iyo maalgashi ee Soomaaliya uga furmay xubinnimada EAC, iyo qorshaha deked cusub oo casri ah oo laga hirgelinayo Muqdisho.
Dekeddani waxay xoojin doontaa ganacsiga, isku-xirka gobolka iyo kobaca dhaqaalaha. Waxaan ugu baaqayaa ganacsatada iyo maalgashadayaasha inay maanta maalgashadaan, ka qayb qaataan horumarinta kaabeyaasha ganacsiga, lana yeeshaan dowladda iskaashi dhab ah.
Horumarka Soomaaliya waa masuuliyad iyo fursad inaga wada dhexeysa. Aan fursadaha u beddelno maalgashi, maalgashigana horumar muuqda!
Missed GSEF 2026? You can still be part of the conversation!
If you missed the third Global Somali Entrepreneurship Forum, or would like to revisit the conversations, insights and ideas shared, here’s your chance to catch up.
From regional integration and investment to entrepreneurship and economic transformation, GSEF 2026 brought together voices committed to unlocking opportunities for Somali businesses.
🎥 Watch the recording here: youtube.com/live/HiL061GJ0Jo…
Health Cabinet Aden Duale urged us to fix politics in Somali and ratify EAC requirements fast at GSEF 2026.
read about his address here:
dawan.africa/news/cs-aden-du…
A heartfelt thank you to @PNTVAfrica , our Media and Communications Partner, for the incredible work they did covering the third Global Somali Entrepreneurship Forum.
From capturing key conversations and memorable moments to amplifying the voices and ideas shaping Somali entrepreneurship, your team played an important role in telling the GSEF 2026 story.
We appreciate your professionalism, dedication and commitment to helping us extend the reach of this platform beyond the room.
Thank you for helping us share the conversations, connections and opportunities that will continue to shape our collective future.
Here’s to more impactful collaborations!
#GSEF2026 #PNTV #MediaPartnership #SomaliEntrepreneurship
To every volunteer who gave their time, energy and heart to make the Global Somali Entrepreneurship Forum a success, thank you! We truly appreciate each one of you.
Your dedication, teamwork and commitment played a huge role in bringing the forum to life. You helped create an environment where entrepreneurs, investors and partners could connect, share ideas and explore new opportunities.
We are grateful to have had you on this journey, and we look forward to working together again to make even greater things happen.
GSEF would not have been the same without you. Thank you for being part of the team that made it unforgettable! ❤️
#GSEF2026 #VolunteerAppreciation #SomaliEntrepreneurship #ThankYou
GSEF 2026 Would Not Have Been the Same Without You. ❤️
To our sponsors and partners, thank you for believing in the vision of the Global Somali Entrepreneurship Forum and for standing with us to make the third edition a success.
Your support went beyond the forum itself. You helped create a space where entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and industry leaders could connect, exchange ideas and explore opportunities to grow businesses and strengthen regional partnerships.
We are deeply grateful for your trust, generosity and commitment to advancing Somali entrepreneurship.
Thank you for being part of the journey. The connections made and opportunities sparked at GSEF 2026 are only the beginning.
#GSEF2026 #SomaliEntrepreneurship #Partnerships #ThankYou #Investment
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Isdhexgalka Gobolka oo loo Beddelayo Fursado Ganacsi.
Intii uu socday Madasha @GSEFForum 2026, Maareeyaha Guud Ee Maamulka Dekedda Muqdisho, Mudane @AmbAmerico ayaa iftiimiyay fursadaha ganacsi iyo maalgashi ee ka dhashay xubinnimada Soomaaliya ee Bulshada Bariga Afrika (EAC).
Maareeyaha Guud ayaa sidoo kale ka hadlay qorshaha lagu horumarinayo deked cusub ee laga hirgelinaayo Muqdisho, taas oo door muhiim ah ka qaadan doonta kobcinta ganacsiga, xoojinta isku-xirka gobolka iyo dardargelinta kobaca dhaqaalaha dalka.
Farriintiisa ku aaddan ganacsatada iyo maalgashadayaasha ayaa ahayd mid cad: Fursaduhu way jiraan, mana aha in ganacsatadu sugaan in dowladdu kaligeed dhisto dhammaan adeegyada taageeraya ganacsiga. Waa inay ka faa’iideystaan fursadaha jira, maalgashadaan, isla markaana dowladda kala shaqeeyaan horumarinta dhaqaalaha dalka.
Maamulka Dekedda Muqdisho waxaa ka go’an xoojinta ganacsiga, soo jiidashada maalgashiga iyo sidii Soomaaliya u noqon lahayd marin muhiim u ah ganacsiga gobolka.
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#GSEF2026 #DekeddaMuqdisho #Soomaaliya #Ganacsi #Maalgashi #IsdhexgalkaGobolka
AI Is No Longer the Future. It’s Already Changing How We Do Business.
At GSEF 2026, Lydia Karanja, Director of the Microsoft Garage in Africa, challenged entrepreneurs and professionals to look beyond AI chatbots and explore how AI agents can transform the way we work.
From automating repetitive tasks and managing workflows to supporting business decisions, AI agents are opening new possibilities for businesses to become more efficient and innovative.
But adoption must come with responsibility. Data privacy, accuracy and bias remain important considerations, especially for businesses handling sensitive information.
Her advice to entrepreneurs? Start small. Identify your most repetitive daily task and explore how AI can help you do it better.
The opportunity is not simply to adopt AI, but to use it thoughtfully to solve problems, empower teams and build smarter businesses.
#GSEF2026 #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #DigitalTransformation
Connecting People and Opportunities at GSEF 2026
@AAKenya joined us at GSEF 2026 to introduce their organisation and showcase the services they offer, from driving school and defensive driver training to fleet management and international mobility solutions.
The presentation ended on an exciting note with a raffle, where two lucky attendees won prizes: driving school classes and an International Driving Permit (IDP), which allows holders to drive in over 150 countries, subject to local requirements.
AA Kenya is the only institution in Kenya authorised to issue International Driving Permits, making this a valuable service for those travelling and doing business across borders.
#GSEF2026 #AAKenya #RegionalTrade #BusinessConnections
Day One of GSEF 2026 marked an important step towards stronger economic cooperation with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Global Somali Entrepreneurship Forum (GSEF) and the East African Business Council (EABC) @EABCjumuiya
The partnership aims to connect Somali entrepreneurs with regional business networks, improve access to trade information and market opportunities, and facilitate business-to-business engagement across East Africa.
Through this collaboration, both organisations seek to create more opportunities for SMEs, including women- and youth-led businesses, to build partnerships and participate in regional trade.
Because regional integration means more when businesses can access the opportunities it creates.
#GSEF2026 #EABC #Somalia #RegionalTrade #Entrepreneurship #EconomicIntegration
From Displacement to Opportunity: Inclusion Through Investment
Day 2 of GSEF 2026 opened with a keynote by Barlet Colly, Executive Director of the Refugee Consortium of Kenya, highlighting the need to move beyond refugee protection towards economic inclusion and self-reliance.
With 332,849 registered Somali refugees in Kenya, financial institutions have an opportunity to develop inclusive financial products that help refugees access capital, build businesses and contribute to the economy.
Protection must lead to self-reliance. By expanding access to finance and economic opportunities, we can turn displacement into possibility.
As the saying goes, “Inclusion is one of the best forms of protection.”
#GSEF2026 #Refugees #FinancialInclusion #Somalia #EconomicEmpowerment
Day 2 of GSEF 2026 opened with Mohamed Abdi, Country Director at NRC, highlighting a powerful opportunity: Somalia imports around 90% of what it consumes, yet local investment in agriculture, renewable energy and water could transform livelihoods.
From solar powered irrigation and hydroponic farming to affordable water access, housing and youth employment, innovative projects are already demonstrating what is possible.
The message is clear: Somalia needs more than aid. It needs investment, private-sector partnerships and scalable solutions that create lasting opportunities.
#GSEF2026 #Somalia #Investment #FoodSecurity #SustainableDevelopment
Day Two Starts Now! 🇸🇴
Welcome to Day 2 of the Global Somalia Entrepreneurship Forum 2026!
Yesterday, we brought together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and partners for powerful conversations on Somalia’s economic future.
Today, we continue building on those conversations, exploring new opportunities, strengthening partnerships and turning ideas into action.
Let’s keep the momentum going. The future of Somali entrepreneurship is ours to build together.
#GSEF2026 #Somalia #Entrepreneurship #Investment #DayTwo
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Day One of the Global Somalia Entrepreneurship Forum 2026!
From insightful discussions on investment and regional integration to powerful conversations on security, trade and diaspora capital, today reminded us of what is possible when we come together with a shared vision for Somalia’s economic future.
To our speakers, panellists, partners and participants, thank you for being part of this journey.
One day down, more opportunities ahead.
#GSEF2026 #Somalia #Entrepreneurship #Investment
A Big Thank You to @flydubai ✈️🎉
Day One of GSEF 2026 came with an exciting surprise! Two lucky participants walked away with return tickets to Dubai, courtesy of our generous partner, flydubai.
Congratulations to our two winners! 🎉 We hope you have an amazing journey.
We’re grateful to flydubai for supporting GSEF 2026 and helping make the forum even more memorable.
Here’s to building connections and creating opportunities that go beyond borders!
#GSEF2026 #flydubai #Somalia #Partnerships
Building Businesses, Creating Impact.
We celebrate Mohamed Guled, Founder and CEO of Dauus, for sharing his entrepreneurial journey at GSEF 2026.
With 25,000 stores, more than 10 brands and 70 products, Dauus demonstrates the scale of Somali entrepreneurship. Beyond business, the company has also sponsored 1,500 students.
As Guled put it, “We all jump, but we jump different.”
A powerful reminder that every entrepreneur has a unique path to success and impact.
#GSEF2026 #SomaliEntrepreneurs #Entrepreneurship #Impact
Diaspora communities are more than a source of remittances; they are long-term investment partners.
At #GSEF2026, the panel on blended financing highlighted the need for trust, stable policies and innovative financing models to turn diaspora capital into sustainable investment for Somalia.
#DiasporaInvestment
Turning Regional Integration into Business Opportunities.
At GSEF 2026, @AmbAmerico , Director General of the Mogadishu Port Authority, highlighted the opportunities Somalia’s EAC membership presents for businesses.
He also shared plans to develop a new port in Mogadishu, positioning it as a catalyst for wider economic growth.
His message to the private sector was clear: Don’t wait for government to build every supporting service. Seize the opportunities and build alongside it.
#GSEF2026 #Somalia #Trade #Investment #RegionalIntegration
