Preparations for the inaugural Global Trust Summit have intensified ahead of its scheduled opening in Nairobi on October 22–23, 2026, with Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Dr. Korir Sing’oei on Thursday meeting the Summit’s lead moderator, Julie Gichuru, to discuss plans for the landmark international event.
Dr. Sing’oei described Gichuru as one of Kenya’s most respected media personalities whose leadership and commitment to promoting dialogue, integrity, and social transformation make her the ideal moderator for a summit that seeks to rebuild trust in an increasingly divided world.
The meeting was also attended by the Summit’s Chief Executive Officer, Aimable Uwihanganye, and Head of Partnerships, Ismail Fahmy, underscoring the government’s commitment to ensuring the event’s success.
Co-hosted by President William Ruto and convened by Strathmore University in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, the Global Trust Summit will bring together heads of state, policymakers, business leaders, academics, civil society organizations, and development partners from around the world under the theme, “Weaving Trust: Binding Strands for a Stronger Global Order.”
Beyond the high-level discussions, the summit is expected to deliver significant benefits for Kenya.
Thousands of delegates are anticipated to travel to Nairobi, boosting tourism, hotels, transport, restaurants, and other local businesses while creating temporary employment opportunities.
The event will also strengthen Kenya’s reputation as a preferred destination for international conferences, investment, and diplomacy, building on its growing status as a regional hub for global dialogue.
The summit aims to restore public confidence in institutions, strengthen information integrity, promote democratic governance, and encourage stronger partnerships between governments, the private sector, and civil society.
Organizers expect the gathering to culminate in the adoption of the Nairobi Declaration on Global Trust and the establishment of the Global Trust Council, outcomes intended to guide future international cooperation and position Kenya at the centre of conversations shaping global governance
