Indonesia, Italy and Greece Grow as Export Markets for East Africa
While China and the Gulf are likely to remain central to East Africa’s trade for the foreseeable future, the rise of Indonesia, Italy and Greece points to a slow but meaningful broadening of export demand
Safaricom's Looming Majority Control Shift Triggers EAC, COMESA Inquiries
Regional competition authorities have opened formal inquiries into a proposed transaction that would hand South Africa’s Vodacom Group control of Safaricom PLCRegulatory Uncertainty is Weighing on East Africa's Banks
Banks across East Africa are growing increasingly uneasy about policy and regulatory uncertainty, with more than two-thirds warning that unpredictable rule changes are becoming a material riskUganda's Mobile Money Restrictions Push Users Into Kenya
Ugandans living in the eastern border district of Busia are crossing into neighboring Kenya to access cash due to the government-imposed restrictions.Equity Bank Faces Litigation Threat as South Sudan Cash Runs Dry
Equity Bank’s Juba branch is facing a formal legal threat over its inability to release cash to a customer, a dispute that exemplifies South Sudan’s deepening liquidity crisisUS Suspends Visa Applications From Kenya's Neighbors
The United States has suspended immigrant visa applications from 75 countries "whose migrants take welfare from the American people at unacceptable rates,"
Trump’s Somalia Controversy Tests East Africa’s Stability
President Trump’s remarks dismissing Somalia sparked strong backlash from Somali communities worldwide and raised concerns about regional security implications. Somali leaders and citizens rejected the characterization, emphasizing ongoing efforts to rebuild their country. Security analysts warn that such rhetoric could fuel extremist recruitment, strain U.S.-Somalia relations, and heighten risks for Kenya by disrupting intelligence cooperation and amplifying domestic anti-Somali sentiment.Tanzania's Excise Duties on Imports Risk EAC Trade Integration
Is East African trade integration more fragile than it looks?Kenya, Uganda Leaders Push for Integrated Heavy Industry
Museveni said the investment would enhance the region’s competitiveness and reduce the cost of steel for infrastructure projects, while Ruto reaffirmed Kenya’s readiness to collaborateEast Africa’s Trade Jumps 28% as Exports Surge – EAC Bulletin
Kenya Rises as Key Exporter to Rwanda as Tanzania’s Role Contracts
While Kenya’s imports to Rwanda have grown steadily, the country remains a minor destination for Rwandan exports.Kenya, Tanzania in Talks Over Welfare of Citizens Amid Growing Cross-Border Trade Links
Kenya and Tanzania have opened fresh diplomatic engagements to address concerns over the treatment of Kenyan nationals living and working in Tanzania
