East African Community Newswire

Caretaker EAC Minister Attends Late Bishop Nathantel’s Memorial Service In Bor

News September 30, 2026 7:23 AM News The   Episcopal church of  South  Sudan in Bor  organizes a memorial service to honor the late Bishop  Nathaniel  Garang  Anyieth  in Bor recently.in statement to SSBC, shortly after the prayers the Caretaker Minister …

EAC single currency could reshape regional economy

ARUSHA: THE East African Community (EAC) is stepping up efforts to align fiscal and monetary policies as Partner States move towards establishing a single currency by 2031, with stronger budget discipline, harmonised tax systems and closer economic …

Why Dangote refinery project risks straining unity in EAC

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote. [Courtesy] The groundbreaking of the Dangote refinery in Lamu today will set the ground for construction of what will be the biggest infrastructure project in the country so far. The Sh2 trillion project is expected to …

I am not boarding: Uganda's Museveni says will not invest in Lamu refinery

Audio By Vocalize   President William Ruto shakes hands with his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Lamu Refinery plant on Sept 30, 2026. [PCS] Uganda President Yoweri Museveni has said that although he supports …

EAC, UN agencies plan structured partnership for regional development

ARUSHA: THE East African Community (EAC) and four United Nations agencies have agreed to establish a structured partnership framework to strengthen coordination and joint action on regional health and development priorities. The proposed framework is …

Ghana’s NTEs to Africa hit $1.5bn in 2025, Togo top ECOWAS destination

By Issah Mohammed, GNA Accra, Sept. 30, GNA – Ghana’s Non-Traditional Exports (NTEs) to Africa reached US$1.50 billion in 2025, with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) accounting for the bulk of …

Business Network Uganda launched to deepen Uganda, Kenya trade and investment

The Kenyan High Commissioner to Uganda  Ababu Namwamba (right) during the launch of The Business Network Uganda (BNU) in Kampala Sept.19   Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  A new business platform, Business Network Uganda (BNU), has been launched to …

Disregard fake newspaper front page claiming there are calls for Kenyan president Ruto and his ex-deputy Gachagua to ...

IN SHORT: A front page imitating the design of Kenya’s Standard newspaper claims that former legislator Zipporah Kering is calling on president Willian Ruto and his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua to reconcile ahead of the 2027 election. But this claim, …

Kenya to extend SGR to Tanzania border with US$38.5M Voi-Taveta line

KENYA – President William Ruto has unveiled a plan to extend Kenya’s standard gauge railway network from Voi in Taita Taveta County to the Tanzanian border, a project expected to cost approximately KSh 5 billion (US$38.5 million), according to the …

Kenya wants more EVs on its roads, but manufacturers want more built at home

Kenya’s EV manufacturing industry is reaching a point where the structure of government incentives could determine whether rising electric mobility demand produces a deeper industrial ecosystem or mainly creates a larger market for imported vehicles. The …

EAC takes first win, keeps San Sebastian winless

MANILA, Philippines -- Emilio Aguinaldo College took its first win and keep San Sebastian College - Recoletos winless with a 94-87 escape in the NCAA Season 102 men's basketball tournament at the San Juan Arena Tuesday. Harvae Raymundo split his …

Rwanda receives first oil shipment via Mombasa

Rwanda has received its first petroleum shipment under the country’s new government-to-government energy supply framework, with the consignment arriving at the Port of Mombasa on Tuesday. The shipment was carried by MT Sea Wolf, which docked at the newly …

NCAA: EAC ends fourth-quarter woes with win over San Sebastian

MANILA, Philippines—Emilio Aguinaldo College finally got over its fourth-quarter struggles to register its first win in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament, beating San Sebastian, 94-87, on Tuesday at San Juan Arena. The Generals had blown …

POLITICS: East African Community confederation talks begin in Juba

By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan has launched national consultations on the proposed political confederation within the East African Community (EAC), with the government calling on citizens to actively participate and present their views. Undersecretary …

NCAA: EAC fends off San Sebastian to enter win column

LOOK: EAC def. San Sebastian (94-87)

East African Community (EAC) steps up regional infectious disease outbreak preparedness, calls for more support

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 September 2026: As the region continues to grapple with recurring outbreaks of highly infectious diseases such as Ebola, the East African Community (EAC) is stepping up efforts to ensure every Partner State has frontline health …

EAC tells universities to charge South Sudanese students local fees

The East African Community (EAC) has urged universities in member states to charge students from other EAC countries the same tuition fees as nationals and in local currencies. The issue was raised during EAC political consultations in Juba on Friday, …

EAC inflation eases but underlying pressures persist

EAST AFRICA: INFLATION across the East African Community (EAC) fell sharply in June, with annual headline inflation dropping to 7.8 from 22.7 per cent a year earlier, although rising core and food inflation pointed to persistent underlying price pressures …

US-Vietnam General Chamber of Commerce to Convene 500 Business, Government and Community Leaders in Monterey Park

500 business, government and community leaders will gather Oct. 9 to advance U.S.-Vietnam trade, investment and city-to-city cooperation. MONTEREY PARK, CA, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The US-Vietnam General Chamber …

A. Muthyam Reddy Honoured With the Prestigious Man of Unparalleled Mastery Award

A. Muthyam Reddy, DCP, Crimes/EOW, is honoured by the Indian Book of Records for strong leadership, public service, integrity, and contribution to progress. HYDERABAD, INDIA, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hyderabad, September 30, …

Internet Society Launches Global Online Trust and Safety Hub as Part of Its Safer Internet Initiative

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Internet Society today launched the Online Trust and Safety Hub, a free global resource center in multiple languages, offering practical tools to help people stay safer and more …

Viridian Space awarded $225,000 NASA contract to advance satellite maneuverability in very low Earth orbit

NASA STTR Phase I project will explore aerodynamic control surfaces designed to help satellites maneuver and operate longer in the challenging VLEO environment EL SEGUNDO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Viridian …

Kosovo War Survivors Will Screen Their Film to 50 States To Honor U.S. Veterans; Tour To Be Filmed for a New Documentary

“The Journalist’s Mission,” Inspired by the Kosovo War, Will Travel Across America Beginning Oct. 20 and Conclude with January 2027 Screening in Kosovo NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kosovo War …

Continuum GRC: OCC Cyber Work Program Makes Control Mapping an Examiner Readiness Priority

The agency added no new procedures, but its structure reinforces the value of mappings, accountable ownership, and evidence that is followed across frameworks. SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Continuum GRC …

NetSPI and Synack to Merge, Forming the Industry's Largest Offensive Security Testing Bench

NetSPI and Synack will merge, pairing the largest bench of elite security researchers with agentic AI pentesting for continuous offensive security. REDWOOD CITY, CA, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NetSPI and Synack have …

Kodo Announces North American Tour for 2027: Kodo One Earth Tour Luminance

Internationally Acclaimed Ensemble, Kodo, Brings the Music and Legacy of the Taiko Drum Back to North America Across More Than 20 Cities NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Internationally renowned taiko …

Metron Aviation Launches Hyperion, the Most Leading-Edge Global Air Traffic Flow Management Platform

Built on decades of hands-on global ATFM experience and expertise - designed for the future of airspace operations. ASHBURN, VA, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Metron Aviation, a Stratify Aerospace company and global …

Advanced Materials And Manufacturing Market Forecast To Hit $51.02Billion By 2030 Amid Strong Industry Growth

The Business Research Company’s Advanced Materials And Manufacturing Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The advanced materials …

Yacht Training Service Market Research Report Providing Analysis on Growth, Segments, and Key Competitors

The Business Research Company's Yacht Training Service Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The yacht training service …

Vulcanised Solid Rubber Market Enters Rapid Growth Phase, According to Recent Research by The Business Research Company

The Business Research Company's Vulcanised Solid Rubber Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The vulcanised solid rubber market …

The Market Outlook for Wavelength Selective Switch WSS & Optical Circuit Switching (OCS) Strengthens as Demand Increases

TBRC's Wavelength Selective Switch (WSS) And Optical Circuit Switching (OCS) Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The …

Wet Chemicals for Electronics and Semiconductor Applications Market is expected to exceed $8.12 billion by 2030

The Business Research Company's Wet Chemicals For Electronics And Semiconductor Applications Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The …

The Yield Monitoring Devices and Services Market Is Projected to Grow Robustly with a 9.7% CAGR

The Business Research Company's Yield Monitoring Devices And Services Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The agricultural …

Competitive Landscape of the Zinc Waste Recycling and Reuse Market Examined Among Top Global Companies

The Business Research Company's Zinc Waste Recycling And Reusing Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The zinc waste recycling …

Access Infrastructure Market Size To Reach $56.95Billion By 2030 At A CAGR Of 7.8%

The Business Research Company's Access Infrastructure Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The access infrastructure market …

JR Wealth Management Founder Jonathane Ricci Publishes Article on the Coordination Gap Between Disconnected Advisors

An accountant, advisor, insurer and lawyer, each correct, and the client still exposed. Why coordination is its own category of work. TORONTO, ON, CANADA, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JR Wealth Management today announced the …

Voice Training Software Market Forecast to 2030: Analysis of Market Size, CAGR, and Emerging Trends

The Business Research Company's Voice Training Software Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The voice training …

Global Wavelength Selective Switch Market Expected to Reach $1.83 Billion by 2030

The Business Research Company's Wavelength Selective Switch Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The wavelength selective switch …