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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Kenya and South Africa Sign Six Agreements to Boost Trade
President William Ruto shared that Kenya and South Africa are set to enhance their economic partnership through new bilateral agreements designed to boost trade and growth.On June 5, 2026, Ruto highlighted the strong and growing trade relations between the two nations, emphasizing that there's still untapped potential to explore.“Kenya-South Africa
EAC Unveils Sh457m Lake Victoria Basin Commission Headquarters in Kisumu
The East African Community (EAC) has launched the new headquarters of the Lake Victoria Basin Commission in Kisumu, a Sh457 million regional investment entirely financed by partner states.A state-of-the-art facility, constructed on the 2.8 acres of land donated by the Kenyan government in 2008, is anticipated to enhance cross-border collaboration,
Ruto’s Bold Digital Front as He Assumes COMESA Leadership
President William Ruto has assumed the chairmanship of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), vowing to spearhead a bold digital transformation agenda across the 21-member bloc.The transition took place during the 24th COMESA Heads of State and Government Summit held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC)