What’s New in Nairobi?

The Nation Digital Summit 2026 Grand Summit brings together business leaders, creators, founders, technology practitioners and emerging talent for two days of conversation, practical learning and participation in Africa’s digital economy. Anchored in the theme “The Intelligence Shift: Power, Platforms & the Future of Digital Africa”, the Grand Summit explores how intelligence, platforms and culture are changing the way we work, create value and lead. It connects the decisions facing businesses and communities with opportunities to develop practical skills and experience technology in action. The programme is shaped around two daily themes:

• 27th October – Culture As Capital. Exploring Africa’s creative economy, the relationship between creators, platforms and brands, and the commercial value of culture.
• 28th October – Leadership in the Intelligence Shift. Exploring leadership, AI, business transformation and the capabilities needed to work and build in a changing digital economy.

Across both days, the experience includes Signal Sessions for conversations on leadership and culture; Shift Talks for short perspectives on what comes next; BUILD Labs for practical learning and certified masterclasses; LIVE Systems for technology in action; and KTRL.AFRIKA, the competitive gaming arena.

Nairobi, get ready. 🚨🌀 ASCENSION 2.0 is coming!

🇿🇦 XDUPPY is pulling up straight from South Africa! Get ready for a night packed with insane energy, great music, unforgettable moments, and an atmosphere you won’t want to miss.

📍 The Padel Point, Ngong Racecourse
📆 27th November 2026
🕖 7:00 PM Till Late

This isn’t your regular event. Expect a whole different experience. ⚡

ASCENSION 2.0 — ENTER THE EXPERIENCE.

East African Art | 28 October

Art Auction East Africa | Strauss & Co returns to Nairobi with 67 lots of modern and contemporary art from across the continent.

Featuring Geoffrey Mukasa, E S Tingatinga, K.F. Msangi, Salah Elmur and Samuel Wanjau. Live-virtual sale at Circle Art Gallery, Wednesday 28 October, 7pm EAT

Widely regarded as one of Africa’s leading deal-making and networking gatherings, ASF sits at the intersection of capital, startups and culture, bringing together investors, founders, builders and operators into one room to see where emerging technology and bold new ideas are taking the continent’s industries next — setting up the partnerships and deals that carry into the year ahead.

If you’re building, investing, scaling, or just stubbornly solving big problems in Africa’s startup scene, welcome home.

The Africa Startup Festival is where global investors, founders, innovators, and serious ecosystem players (18+ only, sorry kids) come to make real connections and get actual things done. No fluff. No time-wasters. Just energy, ideas, and opportunities flying around the room.

Some things are best savoured slowly. 🍷✨ Join us for The Art of Wine with Winejiiru, an invitation to explore the stories, flavours and finer details that make every glass worth discovering. An evening of good wine, beautiful company and the pleasure of learning something new.

📍Rhapta Square | Artcaffe Market Cellar
📆 Thursday, 29th October

We’ll save you a glass. 🥂

#ArtcaffeCellar #ArtcaffeMarket #WineTasting #WineLovers

🔮 MYSTERY MATCHMAKING IS BACK. 🔮 Join us at Jekyll & Hyde on 29 October for a matchmaking night with a twist.

You’ll have the first hour to mingle, chat and get to know the other singles. Then the mystery begins… 🕵🏽‍♀️

You’ll be given a series of clues designed to help you figure out who you’re most compatible with. Follow the clues, trust your instincts and, by the end of the night, your most compatible match will be revealed. 💘

No swiping. No awkward blind dates. Just a room full of singles, a little mystery and hopefully some chemistry.

One play ends, another confession begins… 👀🫵🏿🤓 LET ME CONFESS!
Someone has something to confess… and trust us, you’ll want to hear it😊

🗓️ 30th & 31st October + 1st November
📍 Kenya National Theatre
🎟️ Tickets:
3PM Shows — KSh 1,500
6:30PM Shows — KSh 2,000

Discover South African wine at Artcaffé Cellar, October 30–November 1. Three days of tastings & wine education, featuring Pinotage on Friday, Chenin Blanc on Saturday and Cap Classique on Sunday.

Come sing and dance with us at the event space this Halloweekend