East African Community Stories

Increased shipments to Somalia boost Kenya's exports to East African Community to Sh85 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 11, 2025

Without Somalia's contribution, Kenya's exports to the other EAC member states would have fallen by Sh4.2 billion, or five per cent, to Sh80.2 billion...

Relief as workers’ real wage growth starts rising on easing inflation
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 02, 2025

A recent report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), reveals that the real average wage growth has started to rise again as inflation progr...

Ruto: Raila Odinga is not AUC candidate for Kenya but for East Africa
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 02, 2025

Ruto said the decision to back Odinga was the result of elaborate consultations with leaders from across the East African Community.

EABL brand manager Lilian Nyambura found alive after missing for eight days
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 31, 2024

After being found, she was immediately taken to a nearby health centre, where medical personnel noted that she appeared “disturbed”.

East Africa Portland Cement board rejects Obodha's appointment over integrity concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

The board distanced itself from the selection process, explaining that it was unaware of these integrity concerns when it submitted Obodha's name.

Somalia takes over leadership of East African Standby Force from Rwanda
Hassan Mohamed  |  Dec 22, 2024

In June this year, Somalia won a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council and will begin its two-year term in 2025.

Revised work permits for foreigners seek to improve Kenya’s global appeal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 17, 2024

Mudavadi said the new regulations are designed to encourage regional integration, fairness, digital job growth, and increased foreign exchange revenue...

Besigye sues Kenya, Uganda at the East African Court of Justice over alleged abduction
Amina Wako  |  Dec 09, 2024

Observers argue that the General Court Martial in Makindye, where Besigye and Lutale are facing charges of undermining national security and illegal p...

Ruto rallies East African states to back Raila's bid for AU Commission leadership
Amina Wako  |  Dec 07, 2024

Ruto urged the EAC partner states to rally behind Odinga, emphasising the collective benefits of his leadership. 

Kenya sued at East African Court over Bill Gates Foundation immunities
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 04, 2024

They argue that the government has failed to ensure transparency, public participation, and accountability in granting immunities.

Kiswahili and French recognised as official languages of the EAC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 01, 2024

The Heads of State also agreed to accelerate the establishment of the Political Federation, marking the fourth and final stage of the EAC's integratio...

Ruto calls for regional integration, proposes single EAC political confederation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 29, 2024

Ruto urged regional leaders to honour the ambitions of the founding fathers of East Africa's post-independence vision by consolidating the East Africa...

Wetang'ula directs all MPs to travel by SGR to Mombasa EAC games
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2024

Speaker Wetang'ula emphasised that the directive to use the SGR is part of ongoing efforts to reduce government expenditure.

Kenya’s fuel prices highest in East Africa, latest figures show
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 16, 2024

Analysis shows that a litre of petrol goes for Sh171 in Uganda, and Sh153.34 in Rwanda while it is the cheapest in Tanzania at Sh141.89.

CS Oparanya champions regional trade at EAC MSMEs fair in South Sudan
John Mbati  |  Oct 30, 2024

Cooperatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya noted that this year's theme aligns closely with Kenya’s "Buy Kenya, Build Kenya" agenda.

DRC: President Tshisekedi fires his peace processes representative
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 31, 2024

The development comes barely two months after the East African Community (EAC) announced that it is seeking a resumption of peace talks to end escalat...

Kenya's drought-weary farmers reap rewards of early warnings
Reuters  |  Aug 22, 2024

Food security experts say Kenya's early warning system has mitigated the impact of disasters – in turn minimising the likelihood of famine.

Private sector urged to embrace product diversification, maximise EAC market
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 20, 2024

EAC Secretary General Veronica Nduva, CBS, noted that the regional private sector needs to find a common ground to safeguard national interests that a...

Beatrice Askul Moe set to make history as Kenya's first female CS from Turkana if approved
Amina Wako  |  Aug 09, 2024

Moe's nomination is a significant step for women in Turkana, a region traditionally characterised by patriarchal norms.

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