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...

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.

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. 

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.

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...

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...

EAC Cabinet nominee Askul Moe outlines strategy to combat floods and drought
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 09, 2024

During her appearance before the Committee on Appointments, Moe was questioned about her strategies to address the challenges posed by extreme weather...

Details about Beatrice Askul Moe, Turkana's first woman to land Cabinet slot
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 30, 2024

The nomination was announced through a communique by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei.

Stakeholders from East Africa to convene in Kenya for trade talks
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 11, 2024

In the past 12 months alone, BNI members globally exchanged 14.6 million referrals, generating $22.1 billion (Sh2.8 trillion) in business.

EAC pushes for resumption of DRC peace talks under Nairobi and Luanda processes
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 09, 2024

The two processes seek to address the two dimensions that define the security challenges in the Eastern DRC.

Proxy Finance Bill? Higher import duties on essential goods in EAC’s new tax guidelines
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 06, 2024

Some of the upward revised tariff’s touch on items that formed the basis of the public outroar over the currently withdrawn Finance Bill 2024

EAC delegates adopt integration roadmap for Somalia, recommend approval
Amina Wako  |  Jun 20, 2024

This roadmap aligns Somalia's legal framework with established regional standards and ensures robust participation in EAC programs and activities.

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