EAC Trade Hits Ksh4.93T as Global Demand Rises

Trade across the East African Community (EAC) picked up pace in the second quarter of 2025, hitting Ksh 4.93 trillion, up from Ksh...

SABRINA2 Mins read

BUSINESS ECONOMY

China Tops Imports and Exports, Lifting EAC Trade in Q2 to $38.2 Billion

EAC Trade: The East African Community (EAC) recorded a strong upswing in international merchandise trade during the second quarter of 2025, underscoring the...

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Somalia’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Mohamed Abdi Hayir Mareye

BUSINESS

Somalia Opens Doors to East African Investors at EAC MSME Expo

The Federal Republic of Somalia has invited Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) from across the East African Community (EAC) to invest, trade,...

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Adrian Njau Acting Executive Director EABC (2)

ECONOMY

Jitters Over Uneven Application of EAC Common External Tariffs

East African Business Council (EABC) Vice Chairperson Simon Kaheru has urged the governments of EAC Partner States to uniformly apply the EAC Common...

BT Correspondent2 Mins read

NEWS

Former Chief Justice David Maraga to Lead EAC Observers for 2024 Rwanda Elections

On Monday, July 15, 2024, Rwandans will vote to elect members of parliament and a president. David Maraga, the immediate former Chief Justice...

JUSTUS KIPRONO1 Mins read

OPINION

Somalia’s Admission into EAC Heralds New Opportunities in the Horn of Africa

The admission of Somalia into the EAC makes it a home to an estimated 302.2 million citizens, of which over 30% is urban...

MOHAMED ABDULLAHI5 Mins read

PERSON OF INTEREST

Career Diplomat Finds that Good Papers Aren’t Enough For a Job

Kenya has replaced Caroline Mueke, the nominee for East African Community (EAC) Secretary-General, two days before her planned swearing-in.

STEVE WAMBUGU2 Mins read

ECONOMY

East Africa Economic Outlook Shows Mixed Fortunes

East Africa Economic Outlook: The East African Community (EAC) is one of the leading regional economic organizations in sub-Saharan Africa and has made...