By KPC Reporter The East African Community (EAC) has adopted a series of measures aimed at strengthening regional trade, accelerating industrialization, and improving the competitiveness of member states. This follows the conclusion of the 48th Meeting of the Sectoral Council on Trade, Industry, Finance and Investment (SCTIFI) in Arusha, Tanzania, which brought together ministers responsible […]

By Ongaga Ongaga The East African Community (EAC) has agreed to harmonize Ebola screening and surveillance measures at airports, seaports and land border crossings across the region as member states move to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. The decision was reached during the 8th Extraordinary Meeting […]

By KPC Reporter The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has officially received the proposed East African Community (EAC) budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, marking a significant step in the region’s integration agenda. The budget, tabled virtually by the Chairperson of the Council of Ministers, Rebecca Kadaga, amounts to USD 110,863,576, with an additional supplementary […]

By KPC Reporter The East African Community (EAC) will hold an emergency meeting of health ministers next week to coordinate a regional response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak that has affected the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. The Extra-Ordinary Virtual Meeting of the Sectoral Council of Ministers responsible for Health is scheduled for […]

By KPC Reporter Heads of Communications Regulatory Authorities from East African Community (EAC) Partner States have pledged to fast-track a harmonised regional mobile roaming framework aimed at making cross-border connectivity seamless and affordable. Speaking at the high-level meeting, EAC Deputy Secretary General Andrea Aguer Arik Malueth underscored the importance of digital integration for regional growth. […]

By KPC Reporter The East African Community (EAC) has launched a fresh push to lower cross-border mobile communication costs through development of a harmonised Regional Mobile Roaming Framework. The initiative is aimed at boosting trade, strengthening connectivity and accelerating implementation of the EAC Single Digital Market agenda. The regional engagements, underway in Dar es Salaam, […]

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 […]