DRC: President Tshisekedi fires his peace processes representative
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-08-31 15:07:30

DRC: President Tshisekedi fires his peace processes representative

The development comes barely two months after the East African Community (EAC) announced that it is seeking a resumption of peace talks to end escalating violence in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) under the Nairobi and Luanda peace processes.

Private sector urged to embrace product diversification, maximise EAC market
  • Author: Alfred Onyango
  • Date: 2024-08-20 18:52:23

Private sector urged to embrace product diversification, maximise EAC market

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

EAC Cabinet nominee Askul Moe outlines strategy to combat floods and drought
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-08-09 12:47:20

EAC Cabinet nominee Askul Moe outlines strategy to combat floods and drought

During her appearance before the Committee on Appointments, Moe was questioned about her strategies to address the challenges posed by extreme weather conditions, particularly the loss of lives during heavy rains and drought.

Details about Beatrice Askul Moe, Turkana's first woman to land Cabinet slot
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-07-30 16:16:33

Details about Beatrice Askul Moe, Turkana's first woman to land Cabinet slot

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

Former Chief Justice Maraga praises Rwanda's electoral process
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-07-17 18:35:39
Stakeholders from East Africa to convene in Kenya for trade talks
  • Author: Alfred Onyango
  • Date: 2024-07-11 16:55:24

Stakeholders from East Africa to convene in Kenya for trade talks

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
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-07-09 09:03:42

EAC pushes for resumption of DRC peace talks under Nairobi and Luanda processes

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
  • Author: Alfred Onyango
  • Date: 2024-07-06 07:40:43

Proxy Finance Bill? Higher import duties on essential goods in EAC’s new tax guidelines

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
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-06-20 20:35:47

EAC delegates adopt integration roadmap for Somalia, recommend approval

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

KPA sports facility to host East African Community Interparliamentary Games
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-06-09 11:24:29

KPA sports facility to host East African Community Interparliamentary Games

Over 1,500 MPs and Senators from East African parliaments, along with their support staff, are expected to participate in the games.

Museveni reignites push for political federation of East African countries
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-06-03 07:47:37

Museveni reignites push for political federation of East African countries

“The old man with a hat” as he is popularly known suggested that the region has lost out on decades of potential progress due to this missed opportunity.

Broke EAC impedes operations of regional court, parliament
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-06-02 22:44:44

Broke EAC impedes operations of regional court, parliament

Financial difficulties have hampered the capacity of the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) to perform its principal job of hearing and adjudicating matters promptly.

Somali Parliament Speaker Adan Madobe arrives in Nairobi for EAC meeting
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-05-28 16:22:48

Somali Parliament Speaker Adan Madobe arrives in Nairobi for EAC meeting

Adan was welcomed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by Somalia's ambassador to Kenya, Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle.

PM Barre wants Somalia's integration with the EAC Market expedited
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-04-22 13:09:52

PM Barre wants Somalia's integration with the EAC Market expedited

Somalia also boasts the longest coastline of over 3,000km in Africa, linking the continent to the Arab Peninsula.

EAC terminates appointment of Peter Mathuki as Secretary-General
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-04-17 11:21:36

EAC terminates appointment of Peter Mathuki as Secretary-General

Uganda's Annette Ssemuwemba, who is the Deputy Secretary-General in charge of Customs, Trade and Monetary Affairs shall perform the duties of the SG until the appointment and assumption of duty by the new office holder.

EAC succession: Who is Caroline Mwende Mueke?
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-04-15 19:34:28

EAC succession: Who is Caroline Mwende Mueke?

Once approved by the EAC Heads of State, Mwende will replace Peter Mathuki, as Secretary-General of the East African Community.

EAC boss Peter Mathuki vetted for Moscow job
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-04-08 21:07:21

EAC boss Peter Mathuki vetted for Moscow job

Mathuki's vetting did not touch on corruption allegations raised by regional parliamentarians last March, which he has denied.

Embattled EAC boss Peter Mathuki recalled, posted to Russia amid graft claims
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-03-09 17:36:04

Embattled EAC boss Peter Mathuki recalled, posted to Russia amid graft claims

Kenya proposed Caroline Mwende Mueke to replace Dr Mathuki for the remaining two years of service at the EAC.

EAC trade: Ruto pushes for single tariff, uniform custom rules
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-03-05 13:27:17

EAC trade: Ruto pushes for single tariff, uniform custom rules

Kenyan President tells the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) that the creation of uniform custom rules and procedures will help eliminate trade barriers.

President Ruto to address EALA parliament on Tuesday
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-04 10:54:31

President Ruto to address EALA parliament on Tuesday

The session will also welcome members of Kenya’s Parliament, along with High Commissioners and Ambassadors from other EAC partner states.

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