Nairobi, Kenya  ·  October 2026

Welcome to the
Global Trust Summit
2026

“Weaving Trust: Binding Strands for a Stronger Global Order”

The Global Trust Summit (GTS) is a people-centred global conversation that brings together governments, institutions, academia, business, civil society and citizens to explore how trust can be intentionally rebuilt in an increasingly fragmented world.

Convened in Nairobi, the Summit seeks to strengthen the relationships between institutions and the people they exist to serve, creating pathways for dialogue, collaboration and collective action.

Date

22nd – 23rd October 2026

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“Weaving Trust: Binding Strands for a Stronger Global Order”

The Global Trust Summit is a landmark high-level international conference to be held in Nairobi, Kenya, in October 2026, convened by Strathmore University & the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Government of the Republic of Kenya.

The Summit brings together Heads of State, Government & Public Sector Leaders, Civil Society Leaders, Private Sector Executives, Academics, Media, and Young People to address the growing global crisis of trust in governments, institutions, the media, consumer confidence, and digital platforms.

The Trust Deficit

68% believe business leaders deliberately mislead people
69% believe government leaders deliberately mislead people
70% believe journalists deliberately mislead people

Speakers

Speaker Announcements Coming Soon

The Summit will feature distinguished leaders from government, academia, business, civil society and media. Full speaker line-up to be announced shortly.

Programme

Full Programme Coming Soon

The two-day Summit will be structured around thematic pillars addressing the most pressing dimensions of the global trust crisis. Detailed agenda to follow.

Anticipated Outcomes & Deliverables

The Nairobi Amini Declaration

A landmark multilateral commitment by participating nations and institutions to rebuild trust through transparency, accountability and citizen engagement.

Global Trust Council

Establishment of a standing advisory body to monitor trust indicators, coordinate follow-up actions and sustain momentum beyond the Summit.

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Contact Us

For more information,
please contact:
Mr. Awel Uwihanganye Summit Coordinator & Programme Director awel.u@globaltrustsummit.org
Ms. Beverly Muthoki Head Secretariat beverly.m@globaltrustsummit.org
Ms. Mercy Kinyodah Media & Communications Lead mercy.k@globaltrustsummit.org
General Correspondence info@globaltrustsummit.org