The Trust Summit 2026 (Nairobi, 21–23 October) brought together leaders from government, business, civil society, and academia under the theme "Nairobi Dialogue on Global Trust" to tackle the erosion of trust in public institutions, international relations, and the digital space. The event was co-convened by the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Strathmore University, UNDP, Ford Foundation, Open Government Partnership, the Office of the Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service, and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Kenya. Over three days, discussions focused on public accountability, multipolar diplomacy, green partnerships, and turning high-level commitments into proof of delivery.
The summit concluded with the launch of the Nairobi Call to Action, framing trust as a vital economic asset built on transparency, inclusion, and measurable progress. KAS Kenya Country Director Mathias Kamp emphasized that the summit is not an endpoint, but a milestone in creating a broad coalition of state and non-state actors dedicated to following through on their promises
