East African Community Newswire

Museveni outlines strategy to lock in Africa’s Shs719 trillion trade gains

President Museveni has called on African states to concurrently embrace economic integration and security as indispensable twins for achieving sustainable development across the continent. Addressing delegates on behalf of President Museveni during the …

NextTrip Reports More Than 307 Million JOURNY TV Viewing Minutes and Strong Advertising Monetization Gains

Consolidated global entertainment and travel platform averages approximately 38 million monthly viewing minutes across January-August 2026; reported on-screen viewing time exceeds 30 minutes Samsung U.S. programmatic advertising revenue projected to nearly …

Quickmart, Kenya’s Fastest Growing Retailer Goes Public

(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Quickmart Kenya shareholders will receive KES 15 billion ($115.4 million / £89.9 million) from the sale of a 50% stake through a public offer at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, delivering strong returns for the retail chain’s …

Market access, value addition central to Uganda’s tenfold growth ambitions

For a Ugandan entrepreneur, securing an audience with an investor, foreign buyer, or commercial lender often feels like a definitive breakthrough. However, the true test of enterprise viability begins after the preliminary meetings, when initial handshakes …

Quickmart launches IPO, announces price per share as it eyes KSh 15 billion

Quickmart priced its IPO at KSh 7.50 per share, valuing the supermarket chain at KSh 30 billion ahead of its NSE debut The offer opened on October 5, 2026, with retail investors able to participate from as little as KSh 3,750 The International Finance …

Spain’s housing crisis explodes

First published at Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung. In Madrid the political landscape has been turned on its head. Public outrage over the attempted eviction of a 87-year-old woman in Madrid from the apartment she had lived in since 1953 brought tens of thousands …

Volleyball: San Sebastian turns back EAC in 5-set marathon

Afreximbank issues a $29 million guarantee to scale EAC Customs Bond, easing movement of goods across East Africa

PRESS RELEASE African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has issued a US$ 29 million guarantee to BSMART Technology Ltd to support the implementation and scaling of the EAC Customs Bond, the technology-enabled regional customs guarantee solution that …

EAC trade surges 37pc to $52.3bn as mineral exports drive growth

Arusha. Trade within the East African Community (EAC) rose by 37 per cent to $52.3 billion in the second quarter of 2026, driven largely by a sharp increase in mineral exports. The performance marks a turnaround from the $945.3 million trade deficit …

Central Laboratory Upgrade Cuts Certification Delays to One Month

(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – South Sudan’s national standards body has completed the renovation of its central laboratory in Juba and equipped it with new machines to improve product testing and certification. The upgraded laboratory will allow more tests to be …

China Remains EAC’s Biggest Trading Partner as Regional Trade Hits $52.3 Billion

ARUSHA, Tanzania— China remained the East African Community’s largest individual trading partner in the second quarter of 2026, as total trade across the eight-member bloc rose 37 percent to $52.3 billion, according to the latest EAC Quarterly Statistics …

Uganda earned $26 million in medical tourism in 2024 but can do much better

  Kampala, Uganda | URN | When Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has discharged its second patient to have undergone a successful bone marrow transplant to treat multiple myeloma – a type of blood cancer. Health Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi said it was an …

South Sudan to consult citizens on EAC political confederation

The Government of South Sudan is set to begin national consultations on the proposed political confederation of the East African Community (EAC), with citizens expected to give their views on the structure, governance and powers of a future confederation. …

Weekend roundup: Area events include COJO team roping, Polka on the Square, multiple musicals and more

From the COJO Team Roping and Polka on the Square in Belton to the Central Texas Soul Fest and performances of “Legally Blonde the Musical” and “The Color Purple” in Temple, Central Texas will be packed with entertainment this weekend. Cast members …

Tanzanian traders urged to tap EAC, SADC and AfCFTA markets

Home/Business/Tanzanian traders urged to tap EAC, SADC and AfCFTA markets DAR ES SALAAM: THE Deputy Minister for Industry and Trade, Dennis Londo, has urged Tanzanian traders to take advantage of regional markets, including the East African …

South Sudan to Hold National Consultations on EAC Political Confederation

JUBA— South Sudan will hold national consultations on the proposed political confederation of the East African Community, with the government urging citizens to share their views on how deeper regional integration should be structured. Kawaja Kau Madol, …

ONDITI: Why are businesses in EA still thinking country by country?

East Africa has no shortage of markets. What it continues to struggle with is turning those markets into one seamless business opportunity. That was one of the central questions emerging from the East Africa CEO & Investment Forum, held in Nairobi on …

Accessibility for all

Views: 11 An ADA button outside of Nicholson Commons. Photo by Grace Chaves/The Point. Not everybody thinks about accessibility everyday, but for someone trying to navigate a college campus with a disability, it can be unavoidable. I spoke with several …

Afreximbank, EABC partner to expand digital trade access for East African businesses

NAIROBI, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the East African Business Council (EABC), the region's apex private sector body, have signed the Africa Trade Gateway (ATG) Agency Agreement to accelerate regional trade, the …

Priority 1 Air Rescue Names Kolby Gaertner Associate Product Manager, Simulation

New role unifies P1AR’s mission simulators and hoist training towers in the U.S. and Europe, supporting USCG, USAF, NATO and SAR operators. MESA, AZ, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Priority 1 Air Rescue (P1AR), the global …

Announcing "Emergency Management Threats and Hazards: Water Compendium 1 (2026)", Now Available on LiveCarta

New digital compendium brings together water-related emergency management resources, references, and real-world stories. FANWOOD, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- York Drive Publishing announces that author and emergency …

Portugal’s business leaders gather to debate how the country should build on its growth

The five-venue Portugal Investment Forum has united industrial families, emerging-sector founders and global investors together to plot the nation’s future LISBON, PORTUGAL, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The inaugural Portugal …

JR Wealth Management Founder Jonathane Ricci Publishes Article on What Multigenerational Wealth Durability Requires

A written governance system, deliberate education for heirs, and structure built to withstand taxation, litigation and family disputes. TORONTO, ON, CANADA, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JR Wealth Management today announced the …

Kobe-Awaji Island Selected as Location for New MICHELIN Guide

Kobe-Awaji Island Gastronomy Association signs destination partnership agreement with Michelin ahead of new regional guide edition AWAJI CITY, HYOGO PREFECTURE, JAPAN, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Kobe-Awaji Island Gastronomy …

Counselor-Led AI Author Deborah Gray advocates for Human-Centered AI in Counseling and Mental Health

Introduces the GRACE Model to Help Counselors Lead Ethical AI Integration OKLAHOMA, OK, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As artificial intelligence moves into therapy-related applications, documentation systems, risk …

eXp Realty Launches 'MCP First, AI of Choice,' Connecting Agents’ Preferred AI Tools Directly to Their eXp Business Data

Unveiled at eXpcon Salt Lake City 2026, the initiative is the first visible piece of AGNT OS, a ground-up modernization of how eXp runs, targeted for early 2027 SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- eXp Realty …

Teacher Retention Academy: Leadership Matters More Than Ever in Keeping Teachers

Teacher Retention Academy Founder Dr. Mary Rivers Says Today’s Retention Challenges Require a New Focus on Educational Leadership VICTORVILLE, CA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Many factors influence whether teachers stay or leave …

PBI Global Wealth Awards 2026 winners revealed

Private banks, wealth managers and individuals recognised for the strategies and propositions shaping global wealth SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The winners of the PBI Global Wealth Awards 2026 have been revealed, …

eXp Realty announces plans to launch in Switzerland, as European expansion grows to 11 countries

LONDON, CITY OF LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- eXp Realty® has today announced its plans to expand into Switzerland, marking the latest stage of its continued European growth, with international property industry …

Z-Wave Market Trends And Forecast Analysis Reveal Strong Long-Term Potential

The Business Research Company's Z-Wave Market Trends And Forecast Analysis Reveal Strong Long-Term Potential LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The Z-Wave market has become an important player in the …

Latest Yarn Market Research By The Business Research Company, Highlights Future Industry Trends And Forecasts

Latest Yarn Market Research By The Business Research Company, Highlights Future Industry Trends And Forecasts LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The yarn market is an essential segment of the textile …

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Market to Exceed $339 Billion by 2030; Innovative APIs, Lonza Group AG Lead

The Business Research Company's Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Market to Exceed $339 Billion by 2030; Innovative APIs, Lonza Group AG Lead LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The active …

Aerospace Robotics Market for 2030: Articulated Robots to Hold 59% of $9 Billion Market at 11% CAGR

The Business Research Company's Aerospace Robotics Market for 2030: Articulated Robots to Hold 59% of $9 Billion Market at 11% CAGR LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The aerospace robotics …

Web Services Market Value Expected To Grow At 9.6% CAGR, Reaching $660.44 Billion By 2030

The Business Research Company's Web Services Market Value Expected To Grow At 9.6% CAGR, Reaching $660.44 Billion By 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The web services sector has witnessed …

Wholesale Electronics Market Forecast To Hit $955.41Billion By 2030 Amid Strong Industry Growth

The Business Research Company's Wholesale Electronics Market Forecast To Hit $955.41Billion By 2030 Amid Strong Industry Growth LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The wholesale electronics sector …

Wide Area Networks Market Set For Rapid Expansion With 5.7% CAGR Through 2030

The Business Research Company's Wide Area Networks Market Set For Rapid Expansion With 5.7% CAGR Through 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The wide area networks (WAN) market has seen …

Workflow Market Report Examines Market Dynamics, Segment Insights And Company Strategies

The Business Research Company's Workflow Market Report Examines Market Dynamics, Segment Insights And Company Strategies LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The workflow market has been …

Windows-Server Market Insights Report Analyzing Demand Trends And Competitive Positioning

The Business Research Company's Windows-Server Market Insights Report Analyzing Demand Trends And Competitive Positioning LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The Windows-Server market continues …

Wireless Communication (All Other) Market Forecast Report Featuring Segment Analysis And Strategic Industry Insight

The Business Research Company's Wireless Communication (All Other) Market Forecast Report Featuring Segment Analysis And Strategic Industry Insight LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The wireless …