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Surging demand for Islamic finance expertise untapped by Kenyan varsities

Umma University, based in Kajiado and Thika PHOTO:COURTESY

Higher education institutions in the country are yet to tap into the growing and lucrative demand for Islamic finance professionals needed by the rapidly-expanding multi-billion shillings niche sub-sector.

While Kenya is gradually consolidating its position as the hub of Islamic finance in the region,  local educational and training institutions are yet to respond to or anticipate  the need for a critical mass of professionals needed by the sub-sector.

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