Burundi's private sector has urgently called for decisive actions to eliminate non-tariff barriers (NTBs), reduce logistics costs, and enhance the business environment. These measures aim to unlock greater trade and investment within the East African Community (EAC).This call to action emerged during the EABC CEO–Trade & Investment Roundtable in Bujumbura,
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Uhuru wants fast-track of programmes for EAC citizens
President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged East African Community (EAC) leaders to fast-track implementation of programmes and projects that will deliver quick results for the benefit of EAC citizens. Acknowledging the progress the EAC has made since its re-establishment more than two decades ago, the President emphasized the need for the leaders
Uhuru says infrastructure is key in Regional Integration
President Uhuru Kenyatta has underscored the importance of adequate infrastructure in accelerating regional integration. The President pointed out that the East African Community (EAC) will not be able to achieve its targets if its people cannot move from one side to the other and goods cannot be ferried from one part
Burundi honours Uhuru for promoting Peace & Stability
President Uhuru Kenyatta has been honoured for his outstanding role in promoting peace, security and stability in Burundi and the Great Lakes region as a whole. President Kenyatta received the National Order of the Republic of Burundi, the highest award of honour in the East African nation, today at State House,
Former Burundi President imprisoned for murder
Pierre Buyoya, Burundi's ex-president has been handed life sentence for murdering his opponent Melchior Ndadaye, four months after the former was beaten in 1993 polls. Pierre was reported to be the mastermind of 1993 attacks which brought about civil war that killed more than 300,000 people. This was after Ndadaye