Today is Tue, 21 Jul 2026
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President Ruto to Lead Africa's Clean Cooking Agenda in Nairobi
President William Ruto will co-chair a high-level virtual session on Clean Cooking in Africa on 9 July 2026, alongside leaders from the African Union Commission, African Development Bank Group, the governments of Norway and the United States, and the International Energy Agency. The meeting follows the postponement of the in-person 2026 Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa, which had initially been planned for 9–10 July in Nairobi, and will serve as the principal platform for reviewing progress since the landmark 2024 summit while sustaining momentum toward the rescheduled continental gathering. The session reinforces Kenya’s leadership in advancing Africa’s clean energy agenda. Discussions are expected to assess the implementation of the US$2.2 billion in commitments secured at the 2024 summit, announce new financing and policy commitments, and chart the next phase of international cooperation to expand access to clean cooking across the continent.
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Senate Recess
The Senate is on a short recess and is set to resume regular plenary sittings on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
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Law Career Fair KE, 2026, Brings Kenya's Legal Community Together
Kenya’s legal fraternity will turn its attention to the 3rd Edition of the Law Career Fair KE, culminating in the flagship event on 18 July 2026 at the Supreme Court Building in Nairobi, hosted by the Judiciary of Kenya. The four-part programme, running throughout July, will connect aspiring and early-career legal professionals with judges, advocates, in-house counsel, regulators, and industry leaders through mentorship, networking, and career development sessions.
More than a career fair, the initiative reflects a growing effort to bridge legal education and professional practice, and to strengthen the pipeline of future justice-sector leaders. With the Judiciary once again serving as host, the event underscores its continued commitment to mentorship and capacity building within the legal profession.
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Securing Our SACCOs: Strengthening Governance and Core Systems
As Kenya’s SACCO sector continues its digital transformation, attention will turn to Mombasa from 6–10 July 2026, where governance, cybersecurity, and financial resilience will take centre stage at the “Securing Our SACCOs – Strengthening Governance & Core Systems” programme at PrideInn Flamingo, Shanzu, Mombasa. The five-day, 35-hour Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training will bring together SACCO leaders, board members, ICT professionals, auditors, compliance officers, and governance practitioners to examine emerging risks facing cooperative financial institutions and strategies to strengthen operational resilience.
Discussions are expected to focus on governance best practices, risk management, cybersecurity, core banking systems, data protection, and business continuity. Beyond technical capacity building, the forum reflects a broader shift towards strengthening institutional governance and digital trust, key pillars in safeguarding one of Kenya’s most important drivers of financial inclusion and community-based economic growth.
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Nation Digital Summit 2026: CEO Roundtable
Various influential African business leaders, innovators, and digital strategists will gather in Nairobi on 8 July 2026 for the Nation Digital Summit 2026: CEO Roundtable at the Capital Club. Designed as an intimate, invitation-only forum for 30 participants, the roundtable moves away from the traditional conference format to facilitate candid, high-level conversations on artificial intelligence, executive leadership, digital transformation, and the creative economy among decision-makers shaping the continent’s future.
As organisations increasingly integrate AI into their business strategies, discussions are expected to centre on how executives can harness emerging technologies while navigating governance, innovation, and organisational change. For Kenya, the forum reinforces Nairobi’s growing role as a hub for executive dialogue on the digital economy, providing a platform for policy, business, and technology leaders to exchange ideas, forge strategic partnerships, and influence the next wave of digital transformation across Africa.
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John Musunga - Managing Director, Diageo Africa
John Musunga was appointed Managing Director of Diageo Africa in July 2026, overseeing the company’s operations across more than 40 markets on the continent. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, he now leads one of Diageo’s largest regional businesses as the global drinks giant reshapes its African strategy, including plans to reduce its stake in East African Breweries PLC, expand its premium portfolio, and deepen long-term investments across the continent. His appointment reflects confidence in a leader who has spent much of his career driving growth across Africa’s consumer goods industry.
Musunga brings more than two decades of experience in the FMCG sector, having served as Managing Director of East African Breweries PLC (2022–2026) after leading Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC (2020–2022). Earlier, he held several regional commercial and marketing leadership roles at Diageo plc and spent more than a decade with The Coca-Cola Company, building expertise in brand strategy, commercial execution, and business transformation. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) from the University of Nairobi and an MBA from the University of Leicester. As he steps into his new role, Musunga will be responsible for steering Diageo’s next phase of growth in a region that remains one of the company’s most strategic markets.