Somalia, Thailand Envoys Lead Nairobi Drive on Halal Science and Consumer Safety
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By John Kariuki
Nairobi, Kenya – Ambassador Jibril Ibrahim Abdulle of Somalia and Ambassador Morakot Janemathukorn of Thailand on Tuesday spearheaded a pioneering workshop on Transferring the Technology of Halal Science & Universal Connection at the historic Jamiya Mosque in Nairobi.
The event, hosted by the Institute of Scientific Halal Centre (Halal Science Centre) of Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, brought together diplomats, religious leaders, government officials, business leaders, and scholars in a rare multi-stakeholder forum blending tradition with modern science.
The Halal Science Centre—recognized globally as the first institute devoted to lawful food research—showcased advanced laboratory methods, including its cutting-edge HAFOLAB system, designed to verify consumables’ compliance with Islamic law.
In their remarks, both ambassadors stressed the importance of protecting Muslim consumers by ensuring foods, medicines, and cosmetic products adhere to halal standards. “This initiative safeguards health while preserving faith and trust in everyday products,” said Ambassador Abdulle. His Thai counterpart emphasized the value of international collaboration in strengthening halal certification and consumer confidence.
Participants hailed the workshop as a timely initiative for Somali and broader Muslim communities in Kenya, noting its role in promoting informed consumer choices and safe, lawful consumption practices.
The program concludes on Thursday, August 28, with a final general sermon at Jamiya Mosque at 4:30 p.m., after evening prayers—capping a landmark effort in advancing halal science, consumer safety, and cross-border cooperation between Kenya, Somalia, and Thailand.
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