Kenya Bureau of Halal Certification (KBHC)
Kenya Bureau of Halal Certification (KBHC) is a halal certification body in Kenya that holds recognition from JAKIM, Malaysia's Department of Islamic Development and the most influential authority in the global halal industry.
Source: JAKIM's official recognition list, gazetted under the Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking of Halal) Order 2011, as at 30 January 2026.
| Country | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Address | 1st Floor, Suite A2 Block A, Village Plaza Ngara Road, P.O. Box 39445-00623 Nairobi, Kenya |
| Contact person | Mr. Mohammed Ayub Khalid (Chairman) Mr. Fauz Qureishi (CEO/Trustee) |
| Telephone | +254 772 563 448 |
| info@kbhc.info, admin@kbhc.info | |
| Recognition | JAKIM (gazetted, as at 30 January 2026) |
| Established | 2007 |
| Certifies | slaughtering, food products |
| Memberships | World Halal Council (WHC) |
| Website | kbhc.info |
About KBHC
The Kenya Bureau of Halal Certification (KBHC) is a not-for-profit halal certifier based at Village Plaza on Ngara Road in Nairobi, Kenya. Founded in 2007, it was set up to ensure that Muslims in Kenya consume lawful products that comply with Islamic dietary requirements, and it is governed by a Board of Trustees drawn from 14 Islamic institutions in Nairobi, among them the Jamia Mosque Committee, the Al-Momin Foundation, the Ummah Foundation, and Parklands Mosque.
KBHC certifies slaughtering operations and food production, covering red meat abattoirs handling cattle, sheep, and goats as well as poultry plants that slaughter chicken and process products such as sausages, nuggets, and burger patties. Its method rests on continuous monitoring from source to consumer, with trained inspectors carrying out ongoing checks rather than one-off audits. The organization reports having served more than 1,500 clients, a figure that comes from its own published materials.
On the global stage, KBHC joined the World Halal Council as an associate member in 2008 and became a full member in February 2013. In April 2013 it secured recognition from Malaysia’s halal authority, which means meat and processed food exported from Kenya to the Malaysian market must carry KBHC approval. Beyond certification, the body runs public education on halal and haram issues and works with industry to build compliance capacity in the Kenyan market.
Sources
- Kenya Bureau of Halal Certification official website
- KBHC about page
- World Halal Council member profile for KBHC
Verified 2026-07-05
Frequently asked questions
Is KBHC recognised by JAKIM?
Yes. Kenya Bureau of Halal Certification (KBHC) appears on JAKIM's official recognition list of international halal certification bodies, gazetted under Malaysia's Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking of Halal) Order 2011, as at 30 January 2026.
What does JAKIM recognition mean for KBHC?
JAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) is widely regarded as the industry's most influential halal authority. Its recognition means halal certificates issued by KBHC are accepted for products entering Malaysia, and it serves as a strong third-party credibility signal in the global halal trade.
Where is KBHC based?
Kenya Bureau of Halal Certification (KBHC) is based in Kenya at 1st Floor, Suite A2 Block A, Village Plaza Ngara Road, P.O. Box 39445-00623 Nairobi, Kenya.
Who governs the Kenya Bureau of Halal Certification?
KBHC is governed by a Board of Trustees drawn from 14 Islamic institutions in Nairobi, including the Jamia Mosque Committee, the Al-Momin Foundation, the Ummah Foundation, and Parklands Mosque. This trustee structure anchors the certifier in Kenya's established Muslim community organizations.
When did KBHC join the World Halal Council?
KBHC became an associate member of the World Halal Council in 2008 and was elevated to full membership in February 2013, a status that supports the acceptance of its certificates among other WHC member certifiers.
Is KBHC a commercial company?
No. KBHC describes itself as a not-for-profit entity, established in 2007 to ensure that products consumed by Muslims comply with Islamic dietary requirements, with certification fees supporting its inspection and monitoring work rather than shareholders.
Related halal certification bodies
- Islamic Centre of the Argentine Republic (Centro Islamico de la Republica Argentina) · Argentina
- The Halal Catering Argentina (THCA) · Argentina
- Australian Halal Authority & Advisers (AHAA) Pty. Ltd. · Australia
- Perth Mosque Incorporated (PMI) · Australia
Sectors KBHC certifies
KBHC's recognised scope covers these sectors. Compare every JAKIM-recognised body certifying the same category: