This Easter, we are reminded that true transformation begins with sacrifice, purpose, and renewal.
At its core, Easter is a story of hope rising, purpose fulfilled, and new life emerging — values that resonate deeply with what we witnessed and celebrated at the DIAR 8th Edition Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony.
Across Kenya, we saw leaders and institutions who have:
🐣Chosen purpose over comfort
🐣Driven impact beyond recognition
🐣Built legacies rooted in Inclusion, Equity, and Sustainability
Just as Easter calls us to reflect and renew, DIAR calls us to act, lead, and transform.
🌱This season, we invite you to:
🌷Renew your commitment to People, Planet, and Prosperity
🌷Rise into deeper purpose-driven leadership
🌷Continue building institutions that serve beyond self
Because the future we celebrate tomorrow…
…is shaped by the choices we make today.
From all of us at Daima Trust & DIAR Awards, we wish you a blessed, reflective, and transformative Easter.
This is DIAR. This is Daima Trust.
For the People.
For the Planet.
For Prosperity — for Posterity.
Happening Today.
The moment we have all been building toward is here.
Today, Kenya’s most inspiring leaders and institutions gather at the iconic Kenyatta International Convention Centre for the DIAR Awards 8th Edition Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony — an evening of Recognition, Reflection, and Renewal.
📍 Tsavo Ballroom – KICC
⏰ From 5:30 PM
🎩 Black Tie
The room is ready.
The stage is set.
The story unfolds — today.
Welcome to DIAR 8th Edition Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony
This is Daima Trust.
For the People.
For the Planet.
For Prosperity — for Posterity.
Our Hosts Are Ready.
We are proud to present the distinguished voices guiding the DIAR Awards 8th Edition Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony:
🎙️ Zubeidah Kananu — Media Personality & President, Kenya Editors Guild
🎙️ Lofty Matambo — Media Personality & News Anchor/Producer
A powerful blend of credibility, elegance, and presence — set to deliver a seamless, engaging, and world-class experience.
The stage is set.
And we are ready for you.
This is DIAR. This is Daima Trust.
For the People.
For the Planet.
For Prosperity — for Posterity.
Everything You Need to Know — In One Place.
All the essential details for the DIAR Awards 8th Edition Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony are captured in this poster — your guide to one of Kenya’s most anticipated leadership gatherings.
From the date, venue, and time to the experience and expectations, it’s all here.
Take a moment to review, confirm your participation, and prepare to be part of an evening of recognition, inspiration, and connection at the iconic Kenyatta International Convention Centre.
We look forward to welcoming you.
This is DIAR. This is Daima Trust.
For the People.
For the Planet.
For Prosperity — for Posterity.
Hayawi Hayawi… huwa.
The wait is over.
Tomorrow, Kenya converges at the iconic Kenyatta International Convention Centre for the DIAR Awards 8th Edition Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony — a defining national moment of celebration, inspiration, and connection.
This is where Kenya’s top brands, institutions, and executive leaders come together — not just to be seen, but to celebrate leadership that truly matters.
An evening of:
✨ Powerful recognition
✨ Meaningful conversations
✨ Exceptional networking
✨ And unforgettable moments
📅 Date: Tomorrow, Friday, March 27, 2026
📍 Venue: Tsavo Ballroom – KICC
⏰ Time: From 5:30 PM
Event Experience
✨Elegant Black-Tie Gala
✨Cabaret-Style Seating (Tables of 6) — for enhanced comfort, premium stage visibility, and a more refined, intimate experience
✨A curated evening designed to inspire, connect, and celebrate excellence
The room is ready.
The stage is set.
The moment has arrived.
See you tomorrow.
This is DIAR. This is Daima Trust.
For the People.
For the Planet.
For Prosperity — for Posterity.
Only Two (2) Days to Go.
The stage is set for a defining national moment.
In just 48 hours, leaders, institutions, and changemakers from across Kenya will gather at the iconic Kenyatta International Convention Centre for the DIAR 8th Edition Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony — an evening dedicated to celebrating those advancing Inclusion, Equity, Impact & Sustainability.
🎙️ Emcee Announcement
We are honoured to present our distinguished hosts for the evening:
Zubeidah Koome — Media Personality & President, Kenya Editors Guild @zubeidahkananu
Lofty Matambo — Media Personality & News Anchor/Producer, NTV Kenya @loftymatambo
A powerful blend of credibility, voice, and presence to guide this prestigious ceremony.
🤝 Sponsors & Partners
We proudly acknowledge the organizations standing with us to make this moment possible:
Platinum Sponsor & Partner
Safaricom PLC @SafaricomPLC
Gold Sponsors & Partners
KenGen PLC @KenGenKenya
KPC Foundation @KPCFoundation
Bronze Sponsors & Partners
Tribus TSG @Tribus_ke
National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya @TheNFDK
Stima Sacco @stimasacco
Supporting Partner
NCBA Bank Kenya @NCBABankKenya
✨ Who Else Will Be in the Room?
Keep it here but.....
The question is — will you be in it?
✨ Event Details
Theme: Awarding Inclusion, Equity, Impact & Sustainability Champions
📅 Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
📍 Venue: Tsavo Ballroom – Kenyatta International Convention Centre @KICC_kenya
⏰ Time: From 5:30 PM
This is more than a gala.
It is a national convergence of purpose, leadership, and legacy.
Two (2) Days to Go.
Welcome to a world-class evening of recognition and inspiration.
This is DIAR. This is Daima Trust.
For the People.
For the Planet.
For Prosperity — for Posterity.
On Monday, March 23, 2026, Our Logistics, Operations, and Technical Leads —together with our trusted delivery partners — have completed a full site visit at the venue of the DIAR 8th Edition Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony, and we are pleased to confirm:
Everything is set. Everything is ready.
📍 Venue: Tsavo Ballroom – Kenyatta International Convention Centre ✔️
🎤 Stage, Lighting & Audio-Visual Experience: ✔️
🍽️ Catering & Gala Dining Experience: ✔️
🎨 Décor & Ambience: ✔️
🎥 Photography & Videography: ✔️
🎶 Entertainment & Music Experience (DJ): ✔️
🎙️ Master of Ceremony: ✔️
🤝 Sponsors & Partners: ✔️
🏆 Nominees (Who will be awarded): ✔️
🏆Certificates & Trophies: ✔️
👥 Guest Experience & Participation: ✔️
🪑 Seating & Cabaret Setup: ✔️
📝 Registration & Protocol Desk: ✔️
🎯 Ushering & Guest Relations Team: ✔️
✨ Warm Welcome Experience: ✔️
Anything missing? We don’t think so, and have 3 days to tighten any loose ends.
Every detail has been carefully considered to deliver a world-class, seamless, and memorable experience worthy of the leaders and institutions we are bringing together.
It is now only 3 Days to Go.
We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of recognition, inspiration, and connection at the highest level.
Welcome to the DIAR 8th Edition Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony.
This is DIAR. This is Daima Trust.
For the People.
For the Planet.
For Prosperity — for Posterity.
It is this coming Friday.
4 Days to Go.
The room is set.
The stage is ready.
The stories are waiting.
In just four days, at the iconic Kenyatta International Convention Centre, we gather to witness leadership that truly matters.
Not loud.
Not fleeting.
But lasting.
This is DIAR. This is Daima Trust.
For the People.
For the Planet.
For Prosperity — for Posterity.
8 Days to Go.
Not just a countdown —a convergence.
In eight days, the doors of the iconic Kenyatta International Convention Centre will open to a room unlike any other — a room filled with leaders who are not only shaping organizations, but shaping the future of Kenya.
The DIAR 8th Edition Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony is where leadership in Inclusion, Equity, Impact & Sustainability is recognized, celebrated and awarded.
This is where:
✨ Institutions redefining excellence will be honoured
✨ Leaders driving real change will be celebrated
✨ Conversations that shape the future will begin
For eight years, the DIAR platform has done one thing consistently —it has identified and elevated leadership that matters.
Now, we gather again.
📅 Friday, March 27, 2026
📍 Tsavo Ballroom – KICC, Nairobi
⏰ From 5:30 PM
This is a Black Tie, high-level corporate gala.
Attendance is by confirmed reservation only.
If your seat is not yet secured — this is your moment.
Contact Ms. June Koech on email at:
[email protected][email protected]
Cc: [email protected]
Or Call us:
📞 +254 798 856 140 | +254 781 686 242
Because the truth is simple:
Not everyone will be in the room.
But everyone will wish they were.
8 Days to Go.
This is DIAR. This is Daima Trust.
For the People.
For the Planet.
For Prosperity — for Posterity.
7 Days to Go.
One week.
Seven days between today… and a night that will define conversations for the rest of the year.
Because the DIAR 8th Edition Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony is not just about recognition — it is about redefining what leadership truly means in our time.
In a world driven by metrics, DIAR asks a deeper question:
Who is building systems that include?
Who is creating impact that lasts?
Who is leading for people, planet, and posterity?
In 7 days, those answers take the stage.
At the iconic Kenyatta International Convention Centre, a powerful national moment will unfold — where Kenya’s most forward-looking organizations and leaders will be seen, celebrated, and set apart.
Not for noise.
But for substance.
This is where:
👉Vision meets validation
👉Impact meets recognition
👉Leadership meets legacy
📅 Friday, March 27, 2026
📍 Tsavo Ballroom – KICC, Nairobi
⏰ From 5:30 PM
A Black Tie, invitation-based corporate gala curated for those who understand that leadership is not just about position — it is about responsibility.
The room is coming together. The question is — will you be part of this defining moment?
Contact Ms. June Koech on email at:
[email protected][email protected]
Cc: [email protected]
Or Call us on:
📞 +254 798 856 140 | +254 781 686 242
7 Days to Go.
This is DIAR. This is Daima Trust.
For the People.
For the Planet.
For Prosperity — for Posterity.
Only Today…
Today is the final Friday before a well-deserved pause in the calendar.
Next Friday (as marked in our calendars), Kenya will observe Eid al-Fitr, the beautiful Festival of Breaking the Fast. As a nation, we will join our Muslim brothers and sisters in celebrating the end of the holy month of Ramadan — a time of reflection, devotion, generosity, and community.
Then the following Friday… (The Pause)
March 27, 2026 - The last Friday of March 2026.
That is when we gather.
A remarkable evening where months of preparation, nominations, evaluations, and inspiring stories culminate in one unforgettable national moment of celebration.
Welcome to DIAR 8th Edition Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony — a distinguished gathering recognizing institutions and leaders advancing Inclusion, Equity, Impact, and Sustainability across Kenya.
📍 Venue: Tsavo Ballroom – Kenyatta International Convention Centre
📅 Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
⏰ Time: From 5:30 PM
Event Format
➡️Black Tie Corporate Gala
➡️Pre-Booked Corporate Event
➡️Elegant Cabaret-Style Seating
➡️Tables of Six (6) designed for comfort, excellent stage visibility, and meaningful engagement throughout the evening.
It will be a night of recognition.
A night of inspiration.
A night where stories of leadership, courage, and impact come to life.
And perhaps most importantly, it will be a night that reignites the inspiration you carry into your work, your leadership, and your life throughout the year ahead.
➡️Seats are limited and participation is by prior reservation.
➡️The countdown is on.
This is DIAR. This is Daima Trust.
For the People.
For the Planet.
For Prosperity — for Posterity.
9 Days to Go.
The countdown is REAL.
In just nine days, Kenya’s most inspiring leaders, institutions, and changemakers will gather at the iconic Kenyatta International Convention Centre for the DIAR Awards 8th Edition Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony.
An evening where stories that are shaping our nation take centre stage.
This is not just an event — it is a national moment of recognition, connection, and inspiration.
✨ Celebrate the Top 100 Taifa Organizations™
✨ Honour the Top 30 Executive Leaders™
✨ Experience a truly world-class black-tie gala
📅 Friday, March 27, 2026
📍 Tsavo Ballroom – KICC, Nairobi
⏰ From 5:30 PM
For any enquiries please contact Ms. June Koech on email at:
[email protected][email protected]
CC: [email protected]
or Call us on:
📞 +254 798 856 140 | +254 781 686 242
Seats are limited. Participation is by prior reservation.
The question is — will you be in the room?
9 Days to Go.
This is DIAR. This is Daima Trust.
For the People.
For the Planet.
For Prosperity — for Posterity.
As we begin a new week, we are reminded that nations are not transformed by policy alone — but by values-driven leadership.
At the DIAR Awards 8th Edition, we are convening Kenya’s most impactful organizations, executive leaders, policymakers, and sustainability champions under one global-standard stage — to celebrate those advancing:
✔ Inclusion that leaves no one behind
✔ Equity that restores dignity
✔ Impact that changes systems
✔ Sustainability that protects posterity
This is more than an awards ceremony.
It is a national leadership moment.
The road to March 27, 2026 | Tsavo Ballroom, KICC is not just about recognition — it is about redefining success in Kenya.
Success that balances profit with purpose.
Power with responsibility.
Prosperity with posterity.
To every executive leader, institution, development partner, and corporate steward shaping Kenya’s future — this week, lead boldly.
Act responsibly.
Inspire consistently.
The nation is watching.
History is recording.
Legacy is forming.
#DIARAwards8thEdition
#InclusionEquityImpactSustainability
#TaifaExcellence
This is DIAR. This is Daima Trust.
#ForPeople #ForPlanet #ForProsperity #ForPosterity
KENYA, this is your Invitation!
On Friday, March 27, 2026, history will be written.
The DIAR 8th Edition Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony will convene at the iconic Kenyatta International Convention Centre — bringing together the most consequential leaders and institutions shaping our nation’s present and future.
Convened by Daima Trust under the banner of the National Diversity & Inclusion Awards & Recognition (DIAR Awards), this year marks a historic milestone:
• The Inaugural DIAR Top 100 Taifa Organizations™
• The Inaugural DIAR Top 30 Executive Leaders™
This is more than a gala.
It is a national moment of reflection, recognition, and renewal.
A dignified celebration of leaders in Government, State Corporations, County Governments, Private Sector, Civil Society, Academia, Development Partners, Faith Institutions, and Impact Movements — leaders who exemplify Inclusion, Equity, Impact, and Sustainability.
From Board Chairs and Cabinet-level leaders to CEOs, Senior Executives, Managers, Policy Shapers, and Change Agents — this is where significance meets service.
🗓 Friday, March 27, 2026
📍 Tsavo Ballroom, KICC
⏰ 5:30 PM
Executive Cabaret-Style Seating (Tables of 6)
Participation Options - To confirm attendance, secure a table, or request invoicing/payment details email Ms. June Koech at:
[email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected]
📞 +254 798 856 140 | +254 781 686 242
Come celebrate leaders who are not merely successful — but significant.
This is DIAR 8th Edition. This is Daima Trust.
For the People.
For the Planet.
For Prosperity — for Posterity.
For nearly a decade, the DIAR Awards have quietly celebrated some of the most extraordinary leaders and institutions shaping Kenya’s future.
Long before conversations around Inclusion, Equity, Impact, and Sustainability became mainstream in Kenya, DIAR was already identifying and honouring the unsung heroes transforming communities, institutions, and the nation.
Today, many of these individuals and organizations continue to influence policy, inspire change, and redefine leadership across Kenya’s public and private sectors.
Some have become national icons.
Some were recognised by DIAR before the world noticed.
And some, sadly, are no longer with us — but their legacy lives on.
So here is a simple question for you:
Do you know any DIAR Alumni?
Take a moment.
Open your search engine and type:
“Who won DIAR Awards in the past?”
You may be surprised by what you discover.
You may recognize familiar names.
You may uncover remarkable stories.
You may even realize that DIAR has been documenting Kenya’s leadership legacy all along.
Because DIAR is more than an awards ceremony.
It is a national platform celebrating those who lead with purpose, courage, and impact.
This is DIAR. This is Daima Trust.
For the People.
For the Planet.
For Prosperity — for Posterity.
The Countdown Is On.
Tomorrow, and then One more Friday…
and the next one is the big night.
The 8th Edition of the DIAR Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony is almost here — and the excitement is building.
On Friday, March 27, 2026, leaders, institutions, innovators, and changemakers from across Kenya will gather at the Tsavo Ballroom, Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) for an evening dedicated to celebration, inspiration, and national recognition.
This year’s Gala will unveil the DIAR Top 100 Taifa Organizations™ and the Top 30 Executive Leaders™ — institutions and individuals whose leadership is advancing Inclusion, Equity, Impact, and Sustainability across our nation.
For eight years, the DIAR platform has celebrated organizations and leaders who understand that true leadership is not only about success — it is about significance.
✨ An evening of recognition.
✨An evening of powerful stories.
✨An evening of meaningful connections.
✨An evening that celebrates leadership shaping Kenya’s future.
The room will bring together leaders from the public sector, private sector, development partners, civil society, academia, and international organizations — all united by a shared commitment to building a more inclusive and sustainable Kenya.
We are ready for you.
And we look forward to what promises to be a truly remarkable and unforgettable evening.
Don’t miss out.
📅 Friday, March 27, 2026
📍 Tsavo Ballroom – KICC, Nairobi
⏰ From 5:30 PM
The countdown has begun.