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WEBComment OBBO: The perils, the profits and the plan for East Africa. Comment ULIMWENGU: Tundu Lissu has the name of the man who came for his life. Comment EYAKUZE: It is time for us to sit down and talk about democracy in Africa. Authoritative news and analysis from East Africa, Africa and World.
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WEBEast Africa Somalia bickers with federal states over Egypt deal. East Africa Heir apparent U-turn: Museveni's son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, drops 2026 presidential bid. East Africa Kenya’s Ruto game plan to contain internal rebellion in his government. Comment BUWEMBO: Since AVs make less errors, Africa should adopt them and save lives.
Opinion - The East African
WEBEDITORIAL: This Easter govts should feel pain of EA’s masses. Comment BUWEMBO: Since AVs make less errors, Africa should adopt them and save lives. Comment NGUGI: Kenya Kwanza: Stop these games and get to work. Comment OBBO: The perils, the profits and the plan for East Africa. Comment ULIMWENGU: Tundu Lissu has the name of the man who came ...
Is this the end of Kenya’s regional influence? - The East African
WEBDec 13, 2023 — Although he did not name the leaders and their countries, it was expected that they would at least come from the regional bloc - the East African Community (EAC) - whose member states are not only Kenya's neighbours but also economically and socially linked to Kenya. But not a single leader from these countries attended the …
EAC economies grew the fastest in Africa last year
WEBDec 8, 2021 — The key to sustainable growth in Africa remains foreign direct investment, which peaked at an all-time high in 2019, but has plummeted since 2020. East African economies remained resilient, growing by 2.3 percent and keeping the region on its trajectory as the fastest-growing in Africa in 2020, says a report by Ernst & Young.
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania leaders rejoice after ... - The East …
WEBSep 28, 2023 — Summary. East African leaders on Wednesday hailed the awarding of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) to a joint bid by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. It is the first time the premier sport event in the continent will be staged by three countries after Ghana/Nigeria (2000) and Equatorial Guinea/Gabon (2012) co-hosted previous editions.
Kenya detects 3 cases of Omicron variant - The East African
WEBDec 15, 2021 — Kenya has detected its first three cases of the Omicron variant among travellers, Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said on Wednesday. Named a variant of concern by the World Health Organisation, Omicron has been said to spread fast. But, so far, it does not lead to severe disease. Due to its …
High cost of living roils economies in East Africa
WEBNov 20, 2022 — The cost of living across the region has drastically increased in recent months with the median inflation rate in the region now estimated at almost nine percent with some regional economies now suffering double-digit inflation. Data released by Uneca this week shows between September last year and this year, inflation is nearly double pre ...
Inflation rises as East Africa battles high food costs and polls ...
WEBSep 4, 2022 — The East African region is facing a wave of inflation as disruptions in the global supply chain continue and prices of essential commodities rise. In Kenya, the region’s largest economy, inflation hit 8.5 percent this week — the highest in 62 months —from 8.3 percent in July, on a surge in food and fuel prices.