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  • Published on 13:17 GMT

    EAC leaders warned against promoting protectionism

    East African Community (EAC) leaders have been urged to refrain from pronouncements that create diplomatic tension and erode trust among East African citizens.   According to Abdul Nasser Barack, a Foreign Policy Analyst at the Center for Policy & …

    Source: 93.3 KFM - Pending
  • Published on 00:55 GMT

    EALA MPs push idea to have cheaper flights in EAC

    Representatives to the East African Legislative Assembly have embarked on a push to secure cheaper flights within the East African Community bloc. The proposal encompasses a short-term administrative measure to ease the movement of fans to sporting grounds …

    Source: NTV Uganda - Neutral
  • Published on Oct 9, 2026

    East African Community turns to digital systems to boost tax revenue

    Arusha. The East African Community (EAC) has urged Partner States to accelerate the adoption of digital technologies, tax-data sharing and integrated systems to boost revenue collection and make cross-border trade more efficient. EAC Secretary General …

    Source: The Citizen - Indeterminate
  • Published on 17:35 GMT

    Former PS overturns move to hide Middle East Bank stake

    Former Principal Secretary Esther Koimett has reversed attempts to hide her 18.24 percent stake in Middle East Bank Kenya under a nominee company amid ownership changes in the lender. Regulatory disclosures from the financier show that Ms Koimett’s …

    Source: Business Daily Africa - Center-left
  • Published on 17:21 GMT

    Ethiopian Airlines paid about $6 million for carbon credits last year and expects the bill to grow faster, CEO Mesfin ...

    Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer Mesfin Tasew at a news conference. The Reporter published the photo with its October 2026 story and did not say when or where it was taken. [file photo] (Photo: The Reporter via X) Ethiopian Airlines paid …

    Source: Mereja - Indeterminate
  • Published on 20:23 GMT

    Uganda seeks to boost Kenya Coast tourism through cross-border travel deals

    Uganda High Commission in Nairobi and the Uganda Consulate in Mombasa teams represent Uganda at the Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2026 ahead of the Uganda- Kenya Coast Tourism and Innovation Summit/ HANDOUTUGANDA is seeking to increase cross-border tourist …

    Source: Star - Neutral
  • Published on 13:51 GMT

    How football is helping girls fight child marriage in Turkana

    The cyclical crisis of early marriage fuelling high school dropout rates among girls in Turkana is being addressed through football. Desert Roses, a community-based organisation, is using football as a tool of empowerment, education and social change …

    Source: Nation Africa Kenya - Neutral
  • Published on 08:32 GMT

    The Black Colonialist: Africa’s Self-Inflicted Wound – Part 3

    After taking a continental perspective throughout this series, I promised in Part Two that I would return home for this third and final episode, at least for now. Tanzania is often presented as one of Africa’s exceptional success stories: peaceful, …

    Source: The Chanzo - Pending
  • Published on 13:02 GMT

    Afreximbank and EABC Expand Digital Trade Access for East African Businesses through Africa Trade Gateway

    African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), and the East African Business Council (EABC) have signed the Africa Trade Gateway (ATG) Agency Agreement, connecting the region’s enterprises, including SMEs and major exporters, to the 300-million-strong EAC …

    Source: Capital - Pending
  • Published on Oct 8, 2026

    Ex-president Obote honoured, delegates discuss future of EAC

    The dream of a united East Africa has been revisited at the resting place of Milton Obote, Uganda’s former President and first Prime Minister. In Akokoro, Apac District, delegates from across Africa gathered to reflect on the future of the East African …

    Source: NTV Uganda - Neutral
  • Published on Oct 9, 2026

    Six vultures dead as EAC safety measures criticised

    Six vultures have died and another has been seriously injured in incidents involving electricity poles in the Korfi area, with the Game and Fauna Service warning that the risks had been identified well before the first bird was killed. In an announcement …

    Source: Cyprus Mail - Indeterminate
  • Published on Oct 8, 2026

    EAC ministers agree new strategy to curb cross-border disease outbreaks

    Arusha. East African Community (EAC) health ministers have agreed on new regional measures to prevent, detect and rapidly respond to disease outbreaks crossing national borders, as Kenya steps up its response after confirming its first imported case of …

    Source: The Citizen - Indeterminate
  • Published on 07:39 GMT

    Electricity cables continue to pose a significant fire risk

    But the number of fires caused by the ageing network has dropped significantly EAC cables were responsible for several fires that broke out in recent weeks, with the forestry department saying that whilst the situation has vastly improved, the electricity …

    Source: Cyprus Mail - Indeterminate
  • Published on Oct 8, 2026

    South Sudan Joins EAC Codex Talks in Kigali

    (KIGALI, RWANDA) – South Sudan is taking part in the 20th East African Community (EAC) Codex Forum meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, as the region works to build a common position on food safety and trade standards. The meeting began on 6th October 2026 and is …

    Source: Access Radio Yei - Pending
  • Published on Oct 8, 2026

    Kadaga urges South Sudan to respect the EAC common market protocol

    Following a notice by authorities in South Sudan restricting foreigners, including Ugandans, from engaging in small-scale retail trade, Minister for East African Community Affairs Rebecca Kadaga has appealed to South Sudan to take into account the Common …

    Source: NTV Uganda - Neutral
  • Published on Oct 7, 2026

    EAC seeks deeper China ties for trade, infrastructure

    ARUSHA: THE East African Community (EAC) has received 180,000 US dollars (about 474.7m/-) in annual financial support from China, with the regional bloc seeking to expand cooperation beyond institutional assistance to infrastructure, trade, climate …

    Source: Daily News Tanzania - Pro-Government
  • Published on Oct 8, 2026

    Pughoboto EAC conducts tobacco checking

    Officials pose for a photo along with the seized tobacco products in Pughoboto on October 8. Pughoboto, October 8 (MExN): EAC Pughoboto Akumlong Amer, along with police personnel and Dobashis (DBs), conducted checking of tobacco sales near educational …

    Source: The Morung Express - Neutral
  • Published on Oct 7, 2026

    EAC, China eye new strategic projects

    Arusha. The East African Community (EAC) and China are exploring a new framework for strategic regional projects in infrastructure, trade, digital technology, clean energy and climate change as they seek to deepen their longstanding partnership. The …

    Source: The Citizen - Indeterminate
  • Published on Oct 6, 2026

    Kenya's first Ebola case raises concerns over trade barriers in EAC

    Health CS Aden Duale speaks at Afya House regarding Kenya’s preparedness and emergency response measures against Ebola Virus Disease. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya and its East African Community neighbours have to grapple with balancing the containment …

    Source: The Standard - Indeterminate

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