EatOut CEO Mikul Shah, KTB’s Margaret Kamau, Nairobi CECM Rosemary Kariuki, and Wendy Lorenze share a toast at the launch of Nairobi Restaurant Week 2026 at Novotel Nairobi. [David Gichuru, Standard] More than 70 restaurants across Nairobi opened their doors for the first Restaurant Week since the COVID‑19 pandemic disrupted the annual culinary showcase that has run since 2014. The 10‑day dining festival runs through February 1 and marks the return of one of East Africa’s most established food events after a years-long hiatus caused by pandemic‑related closures and restrictions. The official launch took place at the Novotel Nairobi, where members…
Author: David Gichuru
Italian Ambassador to Kenya Roberto Natali, Alykhan Fazal, wife Naziha Fazal during the memorial event [David Gichuru/Standard] The Italian Cultural Institute in Nairobi, in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy, honored the life and legacy of the late Giorgio Armani with a special commemorative event held at the official Italian Residence. The event was hosted by Ambassador Roberto Natali, Head of the Italian Diplomatic Mission in Nairobi, and brought together academics, journalists, and cultural leaders to celebrate Armani’s enduring impact on global fashion. In heartfelt tributes, Dr. Jacqueline Kisato of Kenyatta University and journalist Freddie del Curatolo reflected on Armani’s…