East African Community Newswire

How Kenyan shilling is performing against EAC currencies after drop in forex reserves

Kenya's foreign exchange reserves declined for five consecutive weeks between August 6 and September 3, 2026 The biggest single-week drop occurred between August 20 and 27, when reserves fell by KSh 28.6b (USD 221 million) The Kenyan shilling …

Section of Byron Avenue to close for EAC works

A section of Byron Avenue in central Nicosia will close from Saturday for works to upgrade the EAC transmission network, Nicosia Municipality said on Friday. The closure will be in place from 4am on Saturday until 5am on Monday, while earthworks and high …

Tanzania eyes major US investors in health

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA is seeking to attract major United States investors into the health sector, particularly pharmaceutical, medical equipment, diagnostic and health technology manufacturing, as the government moves to position the country as a …

EALA Boss Demands EAC Democracy Reset, Hails Speaker Oboth’s Leadership

KAMPALA — The East African Community (EAC) has been challenged to rethink and align its democratic and governance systems if the regional bloc is to achieve faster economic transformation. The call was made by East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) …

Oman, Rwanda reaffirm commitment to advancing bilateral relations

Muscat: Bilateral relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Rwanda continue to evolve across multiple sectors, reflecting the shared commitment of both countries to strengthen cooperation and expand the scope of partnership, building upon …

Civil society condemns Ruto directive on foreign-owned small businesses, warn against bias

A section of major non-governmental organisations have condemned President William Ruto’s directive targeting foreign-owned small businesses, warning that its implementation could fuel discrimination, xenophobic profiling and harassment of vulnerable …

TAB Group hails Tanzania’s role as vital gateway for business in the EAC bloc

DAR ES SALAAM: TAB Group Chief Executive Officer, Tahir Bari, says Tanzania is emerging as an important gateway for business in the East African region, citing the country’s significant agricultural opportunities and investment-friendly environment that is …

40 cyclists embark on 6,000km EAC integration tour

The cyclists line up with EAC officials before they were flagged off in Arusha/HANDOUTForty cyclists from five East African Community (EAC) Partner States and Zimbabwe have embarked on a 55-day journey covering more than 6,000 kilometres across five …

Sharpsburg officials install 4 volunteers to borough’s relaunched EAC

Sharpsburg officials appointed four volunteers to the borough’s relaunched Environmental Advisory Council. Mayor Kayla Portis swore in residents Connie Schwickrath, Elin Fields, Jasdeep Khaira and Sharon Jasneski to their new roles in late June. The …

Somalia holds first EALA public hearing on regional anti-FGM bill

Thursday September 3, 2026 Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government officials, regional lawmakers, religious leaders and civil society representatives have discussed proposed East African Community legislation that would establish a regional framework to combat …

Aga Khan Hospital performs EAC’s first robotic gallbladder surgery

Surgeons carrying out the procedure. Nairobi, Kenya | URN | The Aga Khan University Hospital, in Nairobi (AKUH, N), has performed the region’s first robotic-assisted gallbladder removal surgery, marking a major step forward in the adoption of advanced …

EAC investigates 110 suspected illegal photovoltaic installations

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has identified 110 suspected cases of irregular photovoltaic installations at commercial premises since launching an inspection campaign in June.  EAC spokeswoman Christina Papadopoulou said 77 on-site inspections …

Industrialisation PS Mukhwana signals plan to review Kenya-India trade ties

In an opinion article shared on Friday, Industrialisation Principal Secretary Dr Juma Mukhwana pointed out that Kenya is "buying nearly 14 times more from India than it sells to the country", terming it a trade imbalance that needs to be …

TANTRADE hails Mwanza Region for contributing 14.7tri/- to the national GDP

MWANZA: MWANZA region has contributed 14.7tri/-, equivalent to 7.2 percent of the national GDP, while the six regions of the Lakes region collectively contributed 54.4tri/-, equivalent to 23 percent of the national GDP last year. The Director …

EA to introduce new associate director of bands at annual faculty recital

Thatcher, Ariz.—Eastern Arizona College will introduce one of the newest members of its Music Department, Dillan Francis, to Gila Valley audiences during the annual Music Faculty Recital on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. in EAC’s Lee Little Theater. …

Mbadi sued over Sh21bn rice duty waiver as farmers await paddy buy-off

CS Treasury John Mbadi sued over sh.21 billion duty waiver on 490,000 metric tons of free import duty rice as farmers await government to buy off paddy rice.[Courtesy] Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Treasury John Mbadi has been sued for waiving import duty on …

Industrialization PS Mukhwana: Kenya-India trade ties must evolve

A day after President William Ruto confirmed that he kicked out Magadi investors in multinational soda ash mining company Tata Chemicals, a member of his Cabinet has come out to criticise the current trade relationship between Kenya and India. In an …

Fidias’s challenge: Let’s finally open the electricity bill 

MEP Fidias Panayiotou’s initiative to reduce electricity prices by 20 per cent has sparked intense public debate. The government, professional bodies, and market stakeholders quickly disputed his calculations, particularly regarding the prices received by …

EAC armed forces conclude civil-military activities in Tanzania

#1 Way to Check Your SASSA SRD Status: New App Ranked Against the 6 Options

SRD Check for SASSA R370 arrives on iOS and Android with data-free checking, offline results, family ID storage and plain-English reasons for declined months CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SASSA-Status.web.za …

Comprehensive Bright Steel Bar Market Report Covers Forecasts, Innovations And Industry Outlook

The Business Research Company's Bright Steel Bar Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The bright steel bar industry has seen …

Budget Binder With Envelopes Market Forecast Report Featuring Segment Analysis And Strategic Industry Insight

The Business Research Company's Budget Binder With Envelopes Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The budget binder with …

Business Card Binder Market Positioned For Sustained Growth A t6% CAGR Through 2030

The Business Research Company's Business Card Binder Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The business card binder market has …

Latest Cable Manager Magnetic Strip Market Research By The Business Research Company, Highlights Future Industry Trends

The Business Research Company's Cable Manager Magnetic Strip Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Understanding the Cable …

Calendar Refill Desk Market To Reach $1.46 Billion By 2030 Driven By Expanding Industry Demand

The Business Research Company's Calendar Refill Desk Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The calendar refill desk industry is …

Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) Travel Insurance Market Growth Accelerates As Industry Expected To Reach $4.57 Bn By 2030

The Business Research Company's Calendar Refill Desk Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The travel insurance sector has seen …

Latest Bed Bug Interceptor Market Research By The Business Research Company, Highlights Future Industry Trends

The Business Research Company's Bed Bug Interceptor Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The bed bug interceptor market has seen …

Biliary Atresia Therapeutics Market To Reach $1.53 Billion By 2030 Driven By Expanding Industry Demand

The Business Research Company's Biliary Atresia Therapeutics Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "An increasing focus on early …

Binder Pocket Zipper Market Growth Accelerates As Industry Expected To Reach $2.45 Billion By 2030

The Business Research Company's Binder Pocket Zipper Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The binder pocket zipper industry has …

Global Biological Age And Longevity Diagnostics Market Entering High-Growth Phase According To Latest Research

The Business Research Company's Biological Age And Longevity Diagnostics Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The biological age …

Global Bioprocessing Supplies Market Size Forecast To Cross $12.35 Billion By 2030

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Blood Bank Refrigerator Market Size To Reach $1.71Billion By 2030 At A CAGR Of 6.8%

The Business Research Company's Blood Bank Refrigerator Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The demand for reliable blood …

Brain Training Apps Market Forecast To Hit $21.09Billion By 2030 Amid Strong Industry Growth

The Business Research Company's Brain Training Apps Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The brain training apps market has …

AI-Powered Personalized Nutrition And Metabolomics Platform Market Size to Reach 0.12 Billion by 2030 with 12 CAGR

The Business Research Company's AI-Powered Personalized Nutrition And Metabolomics Platform Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The …

Artificial Intelligence In Manufacturing And Supply Chain Market Size To Reach $27.66Billion By 2030 At A CAGR Of 27.4%

The Business Research Company's Artificial Intelligence In Manufacturing And Supply Chain Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The …

Artificial Intelligence-Powered Demand Forecasting Market Forecast To Hit $15.88 Bn By 2030 Amid Strong Industry Growth

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ComprehensiveAsset Tracking Artificial Intelligence (AI) Market Report Covers Forecasts, Innovations & Industry Outlook

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Automated Window Blinds Market Forecast Report Featuring Segment Analysis And Strategic Industry Insight

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Automotive Data Monetization Platforms Market Positioned For Sustained Growth A t28.2% CAGR Through 2030

The Business Research Company's Automotive Data Monetization Platforms Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The automotive data …