Speaking on Saturday, September 12, the President said Kenya remains open to investors, workers and visitors from different countries, including members of the East African Community (EAC) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking during a boda boda empowerment drive in Endebess Constituency, Trans Nzoia County, on Friday, Wetang’ula said the President’s remarks should not be interpreted as an attempt to close Kenya’s doors to other Africans.
By Bradley BosireThe permit is open to nationals of Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia. The government does not charge a processing or issuance fee for the permit.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSing’oei made the assurance during a visit to the Burundian Embassy in Nairobi on Monday, where he met nationals seeking clarity over their status following President William Ruto’s recent remarks on foreign traders.
By Samuel OtienoLong queues formed at the Embassy of Burundi on Dennis Pritt Road, with applicants carrying identity cards, passports and permits as they sought documentation either to regularise their stay or prepare for a possible return to Burundi
By Chrispho OwuorThe funding agreement was signed at the EAC Headquarters in Arusha by EAC Secretary General Amb. Stephen P. Mbundi and KfW Development Bank Country Director for Tanzania and the EAC, Ms Vanessa Eidt, as the region intensifies efforts to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak and improve its readiness for future public health threats.
By David AbonyoEAC Health Ministers agreed to harmonise Ebola surveillance, traveller screening and protective measures at airports, ports and land borders. They also approved an EAC regional technical taskforce and directed exit screening and lab capacity support.
By David AbonyoIn a statement on Sunday, the regional bloc said the Extra-Ordinary Virtual Meeting of the Sectoral Council of Ministers responsible for Health will deliberate on measures aimed at containing the outbreak and strengthening preparedness among member states.
By David AbonyoKenya’s growth rate also dipped slightly from 4.7 per cent in 2024 to 4.6 per cent in 2025, despite the report noting that “positive growths in all sectors of the economy” were achieved during the year.
By David AbonyoThe association pointed to deep-rooted challenges affecting drivers in the region, including unreliable security arrangements, slow or ineffective emergency response systems, and gaps in responsibility among employers and cargo handlers.
By David AbonyoFarah is a distinguished expert in trade policy and a former TMEA Country Director.
By Samuel OtienoThe Cabinet Secretary cautioned that efforts to collapse veterinary medicines regulation into a human medicines authority, through bills under consideration at both national and regional levels, run counter to Kenya’s obligations under the East African Community (EAC) and COMESA frameworks.
By Bradley BosireThe regional bloc said it aligns with the African Union’s position and urged all stakeholders to act within established regional and international legal frameworks.
By Chrispho OwuorKenya, which lost its opening East African Community Inter-Parliamentary Games match to Uganda last week, recovered strongly despite a slow start.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe report gathers information on water quality, biodiversity, climate change, land use, population growth, and how the natural resources of the region are being managed. It is intended to guide decisions across all five EAC partner states, offering a shared evidence base to help direct investment and policy.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe ratification brings Kenya in line with other partner states moving to approve the amendment. After all nine EAC members complete the process, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Somalia will each appoint three representatives to the committee.
By Maureen KinyanjuiOgada said Tanzania’s recent political developments point to deeper problems threatening democracy and the rule of law and called on President William Ruto, as Chair of the East African Community (EAC) Summit, to urgently convene a meeting to address the matter before the situation worsens.
By David AbonyoSomalia's Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Mohamed Abdi Hayir (Mareye), reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to the EAC integration agenda and to creating a vibrant, inclusive business environment for entrepreneurs.
By Samuel OtienoKenya’s Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya said the forum will be used to push for the removal of persistent barriers that hinder regional business growth.
By Ann NyamburaSpeaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Mokua said that ignorance and arrogance often put Kenyans at a disadvantage when interacting with neighbours, emphasizing that understanding different cultures is essential for regional peace and economic progress.
By Chrispho OwuorIn a statement issued on November 3, 2025, President Ruto lauded President Suluhu for her victory, describing it as a reflection of the trust and confidence that the people of Tanzania have placed in her leadership.
By David AbonyoThe announcement came during a Market Sounding Conference held in Kampala, Uganda, on October 21, 2025, where officials, financiers, and private sector leaders endorsed the nearly 200-kilometer expressway as a top regional infrastructure priority.
By Samuel OtienoIn a statement on Thursday, October 9, 2025, President Ruto said he accepted the role with gratitude, humility, and a deep sense of duty.
By Bradley BosireThe meeting, which was initially scheduled for October 3, was meant to address the termination of short-term contracts, discuss new recruitment plans, and consider the reinstatement of some staff. However, the session has now been pushed to October 13 after Burundi’s Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Cooperation Minister Edouard Bizimana asked for a reschedule. The delay has also affected quorum, making it impossible for discussions to continue.
By Ann NyamburaThe PS in a statement issued on October 2, 2025, said the development follows consultations between the Republic of Kenya and the United Republic of Tanzania.
By Chrispho OwuorSankok emphasized that each EAC nation remains sovereign and must be respected until a formal confederation or unified East African government is established.
By David AbonyoThe legislators found the amphitheatre, whose construction started in June 2019 and was to be completed by December 2020, abandoned and in a state of stagnation.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe new rules, set to take effect on November 1, 2025, aim to regulate cross-border deals and prevent anticompetitive practices within the bloc.
By Maureen KinyanjuiEAC warned that any country taking unilateral steps that affect trade or movement is going against agreed rules.
By Maureen KinyanjuiWhile Tanzanian authorities maintain the directive aims to shield local entrepreneurs and micro-businesses, critics argue the move undermines regional cooperation and amounts to economic exclusion.
By Maureen Kinyanjui