Domestic Tourism Campaign to boost regional tourism
The East African Community (EAC) Secretary General Peter Mathuki this Wednesday launched the EAC Regional Domestic Tourism Media Campaign where media outlets expected to disseminate, and showcase the tourism potentials the region possess in efforts to revamp the sector after being largely hit by the covid-19 pandemic since last year.
While addressing the journalists...
iSOKO to facilitate women in business
Burundi's iSOKO a digital platform which was officially launched in Bujumbura last Friday is set to facilitate the intra-regional trade in the East African Community mainly targeting women traders.
During the official launch of iSOKO Platform that was held at Hotel Club du Lac on Friday 28th of August, Trade Mark Africa (TMA) has...
In Burundi not all celebrated Labor Day
The first of May every year is celebrated to pay tribute to workers, and Burundi Labor Day celebration will be done on Monday May 2nd according to the government’s communique.
With the celebrations expected to be marked with marching and showcasing different products produced in the country by companies and individuals, this year’s celebration...
The East African Business Council urges EAC to harmonize domestic taxes
The East African Business Council (EABC) CEO John Bosco Kalisa called on the EAC member states to harmonize domestic tax regimes and Proposed measures for 2022/23 Budgets.
Mr. Kalisa said the Treaty for the establishment of the East African Community obliges the Partner States to harmonize their tax policies with a view of removing...
Ndayishimiye officially unveils 7.5MW Solar Plant
The Burundi president Evariste Ndayishimiye this Monday officially inaugurated Mubuga Solar Plant in the country’s capital Gitega.
The solar energy plant was created between the Burundi government and GigaWatt Global which is expected to generate 7.5MW.
In his speech, the Head of State hailed "a real accelerator of socio-economic development".
Bujumbura port rehabilitation project given a boost
Burundi government last week signed an agreement worth 19.7 million Euros with the European Union alongside the African Development Bank to strengthen capacity and upgrade the cargo handling volume in the central corridor.
Burundi’s finance minister signed for amount of 19.7 million Euros which is set to rehabilitate and provide the efficiency at the...
Private sector calls for harmonization of standards to boost intra-EAC trade
The East African Private Sector have urged governments to fast-track the harmonisation of East African Standards during the EABC-TMEA Regional Public Private Engagement on Standards held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania last Sunday.
Evidence shows harmonization of standards increased the intra-trade by 10%, reduced inspection & clearance costs at the border from USD. 500...
How Kenya Railways paid over Sh1bn SGR compensation to faceless individuals
Lawmakers have given the Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) three months to recover Sh1 billion it paid as compensation to faceless individuals that were affected by the building of the standard gauge railway (SGR).
The details of the payments to unverified individuals by Kenya Railways are contained in the 24th Report on State Corporations by...
