The EastAfrican
WEBKusi sets stage for Pan-African innovation marketplace. For a clearer and in-depth understanding of the political and economic issues in the East African region. The EastAfrican offers analysis on politics, economics, business and science from East Africa.
News - The East African
WEBItaly's foreign minister says country needs more African students. Comment BUWEMBO: Since AVs make less errors, Africa should adopt them and save lives. Comment NGUGI: Kenya Kwanza: Stop these games and get to work. Comment OBBO: The perils, the profits and the plan for East Africa. Comment ULIMWENGU: Tundu Lissu has …
Business - The East African
WEBPower-starved DRC mining firms turn to imports, renewables. Business and Economy news and analysis in East Africa - Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, DR Congo, Burundi.
East Africa - The East African
WEBEast Africa UN mission won’t leave DRC in Dec. East Africa Somalia bickers with federal states over Egypt deal. East Africa Heir apparent U-turn: Museveni's son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, drops 2026 presidential bid. East Africa Kenya’s Ruto game plan to contain internal rebellion in his government. East Africa Codeco militia adds to Congo’s ...
Opinion - The East African
WEBBig deal! Comment EYAKUZE: So, this is why journalists are doing a thankless job? Comment OBBO: Ah, this violent, messy and wonderful East African family! The EastAfrican fact-based opinion of current affairs - columnists, editorials and letters.
Science & Health - The East African
WEBScience & Health Fossil hotspot hunt in East Africa risks ‘blurring’ evolution. Science & Health Newfound security for African women against HIV. Science & Health Burundi reports 231 Mpox cases. Science & Health DRC reports 35 new Mpox deaths. Science & Health Namibia to slaughter 723 wild animals as hunger crisis worsens.
An integrated Horn: Inside EAC’s expansion ambition
WEBAug 26, 2023 · AfCFTA is an ambitious continental trade pact that seeks to improve sluggish intra-trade by tapping Africa’s 1.3 billion people with an estimated trade volume of $300 trillion. It seeks to gradually eliminate over 90 percent of tariffs on goods, reduce barriers to trade in services and increasing Africa’s income by $450 billion by 2035.
High cost of living roils economies in East Africa
WEBNov 20, 2022 · The cost of living across the region has drastically increased in recent months with the median inflation rate in the region now estimated at almost nine percent with some regional economies now suffering double-digit inflation. Data released by Uneca this week shows between September last year and this year, inflation is nearly double pre ...
Is this the end of Kenya’s regional influence? - The East African
WEBDec 13, 2023 · Although he did not name the leaders and their countries, it was expected that they would at least come from the regional bloc - the East African Community (EAC) - whose member states are not only Kenya's neighbours but also economically and socially linked to Kenya. But not a single leader from these countries attended the …
New wave of political change blows through Eastern Africa
WEBApr 9, 2023 · A wave of political change is blowing through East Africa, with the ruling parties battling to garner the support of the younger generations to stay in power. A growing agitation for change — and the permission for it — is returning to the region in what may signal progress in democracy. The latest trends in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and ...