Today is Tue, 27 Jan 2026
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United Democratic Alliance (UDA) National Governing Council (NGC) meeting
President William Ruto is expected to hold a Special National Governing Council (NGC) meeting on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 8:00 AM at State House, Nairobi. The NGC brings together all UDA elected leaders (Governors, Deputy Governors, Senators, Members of the National Assembly, Women Representatives, Representatives to the EALA, and MCAs) and nominated leaders.
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Parliament in Recess
The National Assembly and the Senate are still on their long end-of-year recess. Both Houses are scheduled to officially resume plenary sittings on Tuesday, 10th February, 2026, marking the beginning of the Fifth Session of the 13th Parliament.
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The Supreme Court of Kenya’s Annual Virtual Dialogue Day
The Supreme Court of Kenya will host its Annual Virtual Dialogue Day on Friday, January 30, 2026, providing an excellent opportunity for the public, legal practitioners, stakeholders, and citizens to engage directly with the judiciary in an open, interactive online session.
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International Conference on Global Business Negotiations and Cross-Border Deals
The International Conference on Global Business Negotiations and Cross-Border Deals will be held on 28 January 2026 in Mombasa, Kenya, and is organized by ASAR. The conference aims to enhance participants’ professional and academic capacity through thought-provoking discussions on global business negotiations and cross-border transactions. It brings together students, scholars, researchers, practitioners, and academics from around the world, fostering knowledge exchange, collaboration, and partnership opportunities. The advisory committee features professionals from diverse fields and regions, including representatives from Google (USA), Pan Health and Hygiene Pvt. Ltd (India), and a multi-service clinic in Algeria.
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The Data Privacy Conference 2026
The Data Privacy Conference 2026 hosted by Kenya’s Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), will be running from January 26–28, 2026, at the PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa in Shanzu Beach, Mombasa. Under the theme “Trust the Data; Drive the Future!”, it gathers regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, technologists, civil society, data protection professionals, and stakeholders from Kenya, Africa, and beyond to discuss emerging technologies especially AI, regulatory developments, ethical data use, compliance with the Data Protection Act, breach investigations, digital trust, innovation, and building inclusive, people-centered data ecosystems. The program features keynote addresses and sessions from prominent speakers including Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait, Principal Secretary Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui, Cabinet Secretary Hon. William Kabogo Gitau, Deputy Commissioners, human rights experts like Irũngũ Houghton from Amnesty International Kenya, and others, alongside the presentation of the Data Protection Awards 2026 honoring excellence in innovation, compliance, awareness, and complaints handling.
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Birju Sanghrajka
Incoming Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank Kenya
Birju Sanghrajka is the incoming Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank Kenya, subject to regulatory approvals. He will assume the role following the planned retirement of current CEO Kariuki Ngari on April 16, 2026. Sanghrajka is currently the Head of Corporate and Investment Banking Coverage for Kenya and has served as an Executive Director on the Bank’s Board since July 2021.
He brings over 26 years of experience with Standard Chartered, having built an extensive career across Kenya, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates. His expertise spans corporate and investment banking, transaction banking, trade finance, and product management, with a strong focus on cross-border client solutions, balance sheet optimisation, and regional growth strategies. The Bank has cited his deep client relationships, strong leadership credentials, and track record in delivering innovative, value-driven solutions as key strengths positioning him to lead the institution into its next phase of growth.
Sanghrajka began his career with Standard Chartered as an International Graduate Trainee in Kenya (1999–2000) and steadily rose through senior leadership roles, including Director & Head of Corporate Finance East Africa, Director Transaction Banking Africa, Managing Director Head of Product Management Africa (Johannesburg), and Managing Director for Transaction and Trade Banking across Africa and the Middle East (Dubai). He assumed his current Kenya coverage role in September 2019.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics and Finance from Loughborough University, United Kingdom.