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EAC strengthens fiscal and monetary policy coordination towards monetary union
ARUSHA, September 29, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] is reviewing measures to strengthen fiscal and monetary policy coordination as Partner States work towards establishing the East African Monetary Union [EAMU].…
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East Africa
EAC moves to fast-track regional capital markets integration
KAMPALA, September 25, 2026 — The East African Community [ EAC ] has reactivated the Capital Markets Sub-Committee of the Capital Markets, Insurance and Pensions Committee [CMIPC], paving the way for accelerated…
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Finance & Banking
Afreximbank issues US$ 29mln guarantee to scale EAC Customs Bond
KAMPALA, September 23, 2026 — The African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank] has issued a US$ 29 million [about Ushs 113.1billion] guarantee to BSMART Technology Ltd to support the implementation and scaling of the…
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Trade
EAC trade hits US$ 52.3bln as exports drive surplus in Q2 2026
KAMPALA, September 17, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] recorded strong growth in trade during the second quarter of 2026, with total trade reaching US$ 52.3 billion. Rising exports sustained a…
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EAC calls for public participation in shaping better regional statistics
KAMPALA, September 5, 2026 — The East African Community [ EAC ] Secretariat has called on users across the Partner States to participate in an ongoing User Satisfaction Survey aimed at improving…
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Agriculture
EAC conducts regional public hearings on Seed and Plant Varieties Bill, 2025 across Partner States
KAMPALA, September 5, 2026 — The East African Legislative Assembly [EALA] Committee on Agriculture, Tourism and Natural Resources held regional public hearings on the East African Community Seed and Plant Varieties Bill,…
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Education
EAC Moves to Harmonise Education Systems Across Region
NAIROBI, August 27, 2026 — East African Community [EAC] Partner States have committed to strengthening education systems, improving learning outcomes and increasing investment in teachers, skills and equity as the 2nd EAC…
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EAC Inaugurates three working groups to advance regional cross-border payment system
KAMPALA, August 26, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] has inaugurated three Technical Working Groups [TWGs] to provide technical guidance and support the implementation of the EAC Cross-Border Payment System Masterplan.…
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Trade
Uganda’s export earnings rise 11.0 percent in June 2026 – report
KAMPALA, June 22, 2026 — Uganda’s export earnings in June 2026 amounted to US$ 1.3 billion, an increase of 11.0 percent from US$ 1.2bln in June 2025, driven by higher earnings from…
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Finance & Banking
EAC banks urged to finance skills, markets to drive industrial growth
KAMPALA, August 21, 2026 — dfcu Bank has called on commercial banks, regulators and central banks across East Africa to build a fully integrated financial ecosystem capable of unlocking capital at scale,…
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