Commerce Minister Highlights Somalia’s Private Sector Potential at Entrepreneurship Forum in Nairobi

Mogadishu, (SONNA) — The Minister of Commerce and Industry, H.E. Gamal Mohamed Hassan, delivered keynote remarks on “Unlocking Somalia’s Private Sector Potential” at the 3rd Global Somali Entrepreneurship Forum (GSEF 2026) in Nairobi, Kenya.

The forum brought together stakeholders from the entrepreneurship and investment sectors to discuss innovation, regional partnerships, investment opportunities and sustainable economic growth.

Somalia’s Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle, who attended the forum, highlighted the importance of regional integration in expanding trade, attracting investment and promoting shared prosperity.

Ambassador Jabril also called on the organisers to hold the fourth edition of the Global Somali Entrepreneurship Forum in Somalia, saying it would provide an opportunity to bring the regional entrepreneurship community to the country and showcase Somalia’s growing business potential.

The forum highlighted the role of stronger partnerships, integrated regional markets and private-sector development in creating economic opportunities for Somalia, its diaspora and the wider East African region.