Pomp and Empty Stadia Africa’s most prestigious sports competition, the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), currently in its 34th edition kicked off in Code d’Ivoire amid concerns around half-filled stadiums, a phenomenon that keeps on recurring. While the tournament is
The East African Community Secretary General reaffirmed the regional bloc’s commitment to fostering integration and collaboration in his New Year address citing the implementation of the EAC Customs Union and Common Market Protocols to increase intra-trade. This comes at a
Inexcusable Blunders Kenya’s call for increased compulsory consumption of local music and entertainment content is perhaps the most conspicuous divergence the country has had in prioritizing the economics of quality products and services. Despite her efforts to embrace capitalism and
A Year of Gainful Milestones The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement saw significant gains in 2023 creating significant hope around the operationalization of the framework and making of inroads towards the realization of a single continental market. As
Ending the Long Wait November 24, 2023, marked a turning point for Somalia’s regional status as the beleaguered state joined the East African Community. While this is perceived as a move in the right direction for Somalia and the ever-expanding
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has granted the East African Community (EAC) $1.4 million through the New Partnership for Africa’s Development and Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility (NEPAD-IPPF). This funding is allocated for the feasibility study of the Multinational Kenya/Uganda: Kisumu-Kisian-Busitema-Busia
In many parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, women, despite being central to agricultural production and driving productivity, still face significant barriers to land ownership. This blog post explores the complex relationship between gender and land rights, emphasizing that land rights are
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