KEPSA Hosts Key Roundtable with EAC Secretary General to Boost Regional Integration
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) held a significant Roundtable with the Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC), H.E. Veronica Nduva, at the Nairobi Serena Hotel today. The event underscored the critical role of private sector engagement in advancing regional economic integration and enhancing the business environment within East Africa.
The Roundtable...
Burundi to host the 23rd COMESA Summit
Burundi is set to host the 23rd COMESA Heads of State Summit after the signing of the Host Agreement between the government and the COMESA Secretariat.
Burundi liberalizes sugar importation
The Burundi government this Thursday August 8th 2024 released a statement liberalizing the importation of sugar in the country.
“The purpose of this order is to liberalize the sugar trade on the national territory. The price of locally produced or imported sugar is set according to the cost of production or the...
Burundi joins One Network Area
The East African Community (EAC) One Network Area (ONA) has now expanded after the entry of the of Burundi effective this month.
“Middle-Income Trap” Hinders Progress in 108 Developing Countries
More than 100 countries including China, India, Brazil, and South Africa—face serious obstacles that could hinder their efforts to become high-income countries in
“Middle-Income Trap” Hinders Progress in 108 Developing Countries
More than 100 countries including China, India, Brazil, and South Africa—face serious obstacles that could hinder their efforts to become high-income countries in
Burundi Senate passes annual budget of 3.9 trillion
The Burundi senate passed 3.9 trillion Burundian francs as the country’s annual budget for the financial year 2024-2025 an increase of 18 percent from financial year ending this July.
EAC Budget process stalls at the Regional Assembly
The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) this Wednesday 26 June 2024 adjourned its seating for 24hrs after the regional ministers failed to show up during a seating in Arusha, Tanzania.
The East African Community Council of ministers which is chaired by South Sudan on Tuesday tabled $112 million as the budget for the East...
Kenya and Tanzania resolve poultry trade disputes
In a meeting held at the East African Community (EAC) headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania, Kenya and Tanzania have successfully addressed longstanding concerns regarding the export of poultry and poultry products between the two partner states.
The meeting which took place from 29th to 30th April, 2024 brought together veterinary authorities from both countries with...
NTBs to be reported via phones in Burundi
Burundi cross-border traders and officials will now start using a mobile application to report trade barriers.
The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat and TradeMark Africa’s (TMA) Burundi Programme conducted a two-day training on Non-Tarriff Barriers (NTBs) for Burundi’s cross border trade participants who included customs officials, border police, freight forwarders, clearing agents, and representatives...