East Africa Law Society Stories
EALS noted that the change was necessary to ensure the safety, comfort and full participation of its over 800 expected delegates.
Kenya has already made strides in digital security, exemplified by Nairobi’s integrated command centres and M-Pesa-linked ID systems. Yet, challenges...
Notably, Sudan and South Sudan have been marked among the five hotspots facing an immediate risk of famine in the coming four months.
Significant material damage was recorded in the regions with many families displaced as a result.
Mbadi said the EAC Council of Ministers granted Kenya’s request for the duty remission last month, allowing millers to continue importing wheat at a r...
The agreement commits both agencies to harmonise competition enforcement across the regions and curb unfair trade practices that undermine fair market...
MPs warned that the ongoing shortfalls are threatening the day-to-day operations of the regional bloc, including delays in staff remuneration and the...
The trade wars, characterised by escalating tariffs and trade barriers among major economies, have disrupted international markets and supply chains,...
The flooding began on Sunday, affecting five kebeles around Omorate town.
Reports by The Citizen indicate that only Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda have contributed their required $7 million (Sh903.8 million) share towards the E...
The agreement, formalised through an MoU, is part of the government’s broader efforts to strengthen financial protection for cancer patients in line w...
Winnie described EALA as "on its deathbed" and revealing that she has gone for months without receiving her salary.
Among the major outcomes was the adoption of the EAC Cross-Border Payment System Masterplan, a strategic framework designed to make cross-border payme...
As the song continues to dominate streaming platforms, “Safari” is more than just a hit; it is a movement, symbolising the power of African unity and...
The country’s GDP growth forecast has received a notable upgrade in the latest economic outlook by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The Index by the economic think-tank The Heritage Foundation ranks Rwanda second in the bloc, with an economic freedom score of 54.8, behind Tanzania,...
In Soko Mjinga, more than 200 families have been displaced due to the rising water levels.
Adalbert Rukebanuka, Director General of Planning, Policy, and Risk Reduction, confirmed the fatalities and added that 107 people had been injured in...
In Yoweri Museveni’s Uganda, the High Court in Kampala has denied bail to veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye and his aide Hajj Obeid Lutal...
African countries, which have contributed least to global climate change, are pressured to assume greater responsibility with little international sup...
The corridor project includes a road network that links Berbera Port in Somaliland with Ethiopia’s capital. It is expected to support regional trade a...
East Africa’s projection is an upgrade from 4.4 per cent in the previous year, with the lender backing agriculture and services sectors as the main dr...
The virtual session followed a regional summit held last week and co-chaired by Ruto, who chairs the EAC, and Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa,...
Observers question why such a significant sum is being allocated when the secretariat is meant to shoulder much of the financial responsibility.
Tuju has publicly aligned himself with Dari Limited in its legal battle against the East African Development Bank (EADB), arguing that recent court ru...
The decision, according to him, was not an easy one, but it was one he felt necessary for both his personal integrity and the betterment of the East A...
The arrest of officials including a deputy military chief and two ministers allied to Machar in the capital Juba last week, coupled with a wave of dea...
The delay has raised serious concerns over accountability, with calls for an urgent intervention to ensure the institute starts serving its intended p...
The incident, which involves the 15,000 km PEACE (Pakistan and East Africa Connecting Europe) cable, was reported on March 4, 2025.
A comprehensive report on the status of the process has since been submitted to the African Union, EAC and the SADC secretariats ahead of their joint...
