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Big Story! EABC Board Director Oscar Kamukama Calls for Business-Driven Regional Integration

The Uganda–Tanzania Trade Mission 2025 officially commenced on April 8, 2025, at the Four Points Hotel in Kampala, Uganda, bringing together senior government officials, private sector leaders, and development partners for a week-long engagement aimed at enhancing bilateral trade, eliminating trade barriers,

April 13, 2025

East Africa·News

Top Rwanda Govt Political Critic Anne Rwigara Dies Mysteriously

Anne Rwigara,the sister of Diane Rwigara who tried to contest the Rwandan presidency seat with Paul Kagame has passed away. Some have described her death as mysterious. She was 41. Living in the United States, Anne Rwigara was the daughter of the

December 29, 2023

East Africa

Rwanda Tops 2023 Africa Visa Openness Index

Rwanda has become the latest African country to offer visa-free access to all African citizens according to the latest edition of the Africa Visa Openness Index jointly published on Dec.12 by the African Union and the African Development Bank Group. A visa

December 17, 2023

East Africa

Somalia Finally Joins The East African Community

Somalia has formally joined the East African Community (EAC) after signing the Treaty of Accession on Friday, December 15, 2023, in Kampala at a ceremony presided over by South Sudan President Salva Kiir, who is the Chairperson of the EAC. The signing

December 16, 2023

East Africa

Museveni Flies To Arusha To Discuss Climate Change Solutions,Regional Security At EAC Summit

President Museveni has arrived in Arusha, the capital city of Tanzania, to partake in the 23rd Ordinary Summit of the East African Community (EAC). The heads of state from East Africa are set to deliberate on critical issues this Friday, including climate

November 25, 2023

East Africa

Somalia Joins EAC To Fight Terrorism,Boost Economic Growth

Somalia has joined the East African Community (EAC) in a move intended to boost economic growth in the country following three decades of war. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said joining the regional trade bloc was a “beacon of hope” for Somalia. He

November 25, 2023

East Africa

PM Kadaga Criticizes Kenya,South Sudan For Unfair EAC Trade Dealings

The Third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Kadaga has criticised Kenya and South Sudan for engaging in trade practices that she perceives as unjust, hence impeding the operations of Ugandan corporate entities. During her address at

September 4, 2023

Business·East Africa

Sudhir tells World investors: Why You Should Invest In Uganda Under Museveni’s Governance

Uganda’s richest man Dr Sudhir Ruparelia has spilt secrets about why Uganda is a land of opportunities which propel businesses to thrive. The money magnet further revealed how accommodative Ugandans are, a reason some foreign families have been able to live in

March 25, 2023

East Africa

Burundi’s Hon. Ntakirutimana Wins EALA Speakership Race

Burundi’s ruling party deputy secretary-general, Mr Joseph Ntakirutimana, has been elected the Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). He won after 54 members out of the 63 voted for him, while one voted against him. Eight votes were spoilt. For

December 21, 2022

East Africa·ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES·National News

ERA Shines Again! Wins Majority Vote to Host Eastern Africa Power Secretariat

The Ugandan Power Regulator, the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has been voted to host the Secretariat of Independent Regulatory Board (IRB) of the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP), a regional institution established in 2005 to coordinate cross-border power trade and grid interconnection

December 16, 2022

East Africa·ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES·National News

Mini Grids for Rural Electrification: Gov’t Partners With Germany, EU to Increase Electricity Access To Ugandans

The German government and the European Union (EU) have launched the GET ACCESS Mini-grid Solar Programme, a 35 million Euro initiative to help electrify Uganda’s rural areas and contribute to the country’s transition to renewable energy. In collaboration with Uganda’s Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA),

December 14, 2022

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