US 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 TanzaniaEastern Africa Plots Unified Spectrum Strategy to Boost Broadband Access
The East African Community (EAC) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Secretariats are set to develop a joint regional roadmap to translate new commitments on spectrum management into concrete policy, regulatory, [...]EAC Courts Private Capital for Kenya-Uganda Expressway
The East African Community (EAC), together with Kenya and Uganda and the African Development Bank (AfDB), will hold a Market Sounding Conference in Kampala on October 20–21, 2025, to court private investors for [...]Tanzanian Fintech NALA Enters Kenya In Partnership with Equity Bank, Pesalink
Nairobi is the latest stop for Tanzanian fintech, NALA, which is leaning on Equity Bank and Pesalink to speed its entry into one of Africa’s most lucrative remittance corridors. “This [...]How KSh 32,300 Airtel Money Transfer Mistake Sparked a Cross-Border Consumer Rights Battle
When Patrick Hembi pressed “send” on his Airtel Money transfer in October 2023, thinking he was sendingUS$ 250 (around KSh 32,300)safely across the border from the Democratic Republic of Congo [...]East Africa Faces Climate Shocks That Could Hit Agriculture, Energy Markets
Parts of East Africa risk a renewed drought as regional climate scientists forecast below-average rainfall during the upcoming October–December season, a period that provides up to 70% of annual precipitation [...]
