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EAC Capital Markets Infrastructure expands to onboard new regional stakeholders
NAIROBI, February 12, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] Secretariat has taken a significant step towards deepening regional financial integration following the expansion of the EAC Capital Markets Infrastructure [CMI] to…
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Regional weatherman warns of heavier rainfall in the months ahead
KAMPALA, February 2, 2026 — The regional body responsible for weather monitoring in Eastern Africa has warned that the region is likely to experience wetter-than-normal conditions from February through to May 2026.…
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Former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan leads over 80 observers ahead of general elections in Uganda
KAMPALA, January 10, 2026 — Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has arrived in Uganda ahead of the country’s general elections in which about 21 million voters are expected to participate. Uganda…
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EAC Partner States urged to support youth agripreneurs through affordable financing and policy reforms
NAIROBI, December 12, 2025 – The East African Community [EAC] Partner States have been called upon to work closely with financial institutions to design affordable, and flexible loan products tailored specifically for…
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EAC trade soars to US$ 38.2bln in Q2 2025 as exports surge 40 percent
KAMPALA, November 12, 2025 — The East African Community [ EAC ] recorded a strong upswing in international merchandise trade during the second quarter of 2025, underscoring the region’s resilience and growing…
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Uganda, Somalia strengthen ties at second joint permanent commission in Kampala
KAMPALA, October 10, 2025 – Uganda and Somalia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations, following the successful conclusion of the Second Session of the Joint Permanent Commission [JPC] and the…
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Uganda to host 15th EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games
KAMPALA, October 7, 2025 — Uganda will host the 15th Edition of the East African Community [EAC] Inter-Parliamentary Games from December 5-15, 2025, an activity designed to strengthen regional integration, cooperation, and…
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Regional Learning Exchange of National Land Commissions Strengthens Land Governance in the IGAD Region
ACCRA, October 6, 2025 — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development [IGAD] has concluded a five-day Regional Learning Exchange of National Land Commissions from IGAD Member States in Accra, Ghana. The exchange brought…
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Over 40mln people threatened by acute hunger in Eastern Africa
KAMPALA, September 19, 2025 – At least 42 million people face high levels of acute food insecurity this year across six IGAD member states [Djibouti, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, the Sudan and…
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Regional integration: Ugandan business leaders urge EAC Partner States to end NTBs
KAMPALA, 21 August 2025 – The East African Business Council [EABC], in partnership with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda [PSFU] and the Uganda Manufacturers Association [UMA], recently convened the EABC CEOs –…
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