By Nyang’au Araka The East African Community has announced a call for abstracts ahead of the 2nd EAC Regional Education Conference set to take place from August 24 to 28, 2026 in Nairobi. The conference, organised in collaboration with RELI Africa and other education stakeholders, will bring together policymakers, educators, researchers, development partners, private sector […]

By KPC Reporter Leaders of the East African Community (EAC) have adopted a raft of measures aimed at promoting equity and fairness within the regional bloc. The recommendations were deliberated and agreed upon during the 25th Ordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State held in Arusha, Tanzania, on Saturday. Announcing the changes, William Ruto, who […]

By KPC Reporter Heads of State from the eight East African Community partner states will meet in Arusha on March 7 for the 25th Ordinary Summit, the bloc’s top decision-making forum. The Summit, to be held at the EAC Headquarters in Arusha, will take place under the theme “Deepening Integration for Improved Livelihoods of EAC […]

By KPC Reporter The East African Community (EAC) has convened a two-day high-level Multisectoral Dialogue in Kigali to tackle persistent trade barriers and accelerate regional integration. The meeting brings together officials from all eight Partner States, alongside private-sector representatives, to address operational and institutional challenges that continue to hinder intra-EAC trade. Despite legal and policy […]

By KPC Reporter The East African Business Council (EABC) has appointed Ahmed Farah as its new substantive Executive Director following a competitive recruitment process. In a press statement released from Arusha, Tanzania, the regional private sector apex body said Farah brings over two decades of leadership experience in trade and investment policy across East Africa […]

By KPC Reporter Efforts are underway to strengthen mobile roaming across East Africa as regional stakeholders confront persistent policy, market and operational gaps undermining the full benefits of the One Network Area (ONA) Initiative. Launched to make mobile roaming simple and affordable, ONA allows travelers within the region to use their phones as if they […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa The East African Community (EAC) has launched a Regional Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR) Policy Framework aimed at strengthening collective action against public health emergencies across the region. Unveiled at the EAC Headquarters in Arusha, the framework provides a harmonised roadmap to improve surveillance, preparedness and response among the eight EAC […]

By Nyang’au Araka in Kampala Uganda is facing regional and international scrutiny for its electoral process and a sweeping internet shutdown that has sparked widespread uproar ahead of polls on Thursday. On Tuesday, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) ordered a temporary suspension of public internet access, SIM card sales, and outbound data roaming. The directive […]

By Victor Bwire Strides have been made in the integration of services across the East African Community (EAC) member states over the years. It is particularly interesting to note the impact of a regional bloc approach on the development of citizens. With the digitisation of news and information and the adoption of sustainable approaches such […]

By KPC Reporter As the Pan-African Media Councils Summit concluded in Arusha, selected delegates from East African Community (EAC) member states transitioned into a strategic training session at the EAC headquarters. The session, jointly organized by the EAC Secretariat and the East African Press Councils (EAPC), focused on the Community’s mandate, protocols, and integration challenges. […]