By KPC Reporter Leaders from East African Community (EAC) Partner States have called for stronger regional cooperation and collective action to conserve and protect Lake Victoria. The leaders said that the lake is a lifeline for millions of people across East Africa, and efforts must be combined to ensure its safe existence. Speaking during the […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa The East African Community (EAC) has urged member states to tighten surveillance and strengthen emergency preparedness following a fresh outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a statement issued Monday from the EAC headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania, the regional bloc said the outbreak was confirmed on […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa The East African Community (EAC) has officially launched the 14th Armed Forces Command Post Exercise, Ushirikiano Imara, in Nairobi. This marks a major step toward strengthening regional peace and security cooperation among Partner States. The multinational exercise, which runs until 28 May 2026, brings together military, police, and civilian personnel from across […]

 By Mandere Onyinkwa The East African Community has officially launched the 2026 EAC Regional Quality Awards. The initiative is aimed at recognising outstanding enterprises across the region for excellence in quality management, innovation, standards compliance and continuous improvement. The announcement was made during the 28th Meeting of the East African Standards Committee (EASC) held in […]

By KPC Reporter East African Community finance ministers and senior economic officials have convened in Arusha, Tanzania, for high-level talks aimed at strengthening regional fiscal coordination, trade policy harmonisation and preparations for the East African Monetary Union. The 18th Meeting of the Sectoral Council on Finance and Economic Affairs (SCFEA) and the 21st EAC Pre-Budget […]

By KPC Reporter The East African Community (EAC) has formally ushered in new leadership following a handover ceremony held at its headquarters in Arusha. The event marked the transition from outgoing Secretary General Veronica Nduva to incoming Secretary General Stephen P. Mbundi, in a ceremony attended by EAC organs, institutions, development partners and key stakeholders. […]

By KPC Reporter Regional experts from East African Community (EAC) Partner States have renewed calls for urgent legal and regulatory reforms to fast-track cross-border trading of government securities. The call followed a high-level meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, which brought together representatives from Ministries of Finance, Central Banks, Capital Markets Authorities, Securities Exchanges, and the EAC […]

By KPC Reporter The East African Community (EAC) recorded robust growth in international merchandise trade in the fourth quarter of 2025, signaling a resilient regional economy driven by strong export performance and expanding intra-African trade. According to the latest EAC Quarterly Statistics Bulletin (October–December 2025), total trade rose to US$42.4 billion, underpinned by growth in […]

By KPC Reporter The East African Community (EAC) has formally launched the EAC AI Alliance and its flagship initiative, the Regional Network on Artificial Intelligence in Education and Research. This, EAC says, marks a decisive step in shaping the region’s digital future. The announcement was made during the opening of the 4th EAC Regional Science, […]

By KPC Reporter The East African Community (EAC) has launched an ambitious 10-year Climate Change Strategy aimed at reducing climate-related losses, boosting resilience, and driving sustainable economic growth across the region. The regional bloc said climate change continues to take a heavy toll on member states, with African countries losing between 2 and 5 percent […]