By Brian Aloo A Visionary Initiative with Unintended Consequences The East African Community (EAC) took a significant step towards deeper economic integration in 2014 with the introduction of a unified payment system. This system, aimed at facilitating easier and …
By Naomi Makovo A Sizeable Share of Local Currencies In a bid to make commerce work for Africa, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank ) and African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, successfully organized a consultative forum bringing together the …
By Ronny Ndiema New opportunity for EAC At the on 20 July 2024 in Accra, Ghana, officials announced that the EAC-COMESA-SADC Tripartite agreement would come into force on 25 July. This is after the Republic of Angola deposited its …
By Muoki Musila Shared Gains and Pains The end of 2023/2024 has been a critical time for the East African Community to take stock of its actions and commitment to regional integration and cross-border trade. The entity, while …
By Musila Muoki Economic Windfalls and undesirable outcomes In his budget address to the East African Legislative Assembly, the chairperson of the council of ministers in the region recognized both progress and challenges being experienced in the region. The …
By Muoki Musila An 8th Partner State On her first days at the helm of the East African Community (EAC) secretariat, the newly sworn-in secretary general, Ms. Nduva, opened the meeting that was set to develop the road map for …
By Muoki Musila Africa Growth and Opportunity Act The United States Senate launched panel hearings seeking to renew the nation’s trade policy with Africa, including the supposed bipartisan Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). This had been preceded by bills …
By Muoki Musila Inklings of Sibling Squabbles While the outcomes of the meeting in Kampala were vaguely shared in a communique issued by the two countries, a joint ministerial commission (JMC) between Kenya and Uganda inked a way to resolve …
By Musila Musila Not ‘Business as Usual’ In his 100 days in office, the new Liberian president, Joseph Boakai, invited foreign investors into his country in a message characterized by a “ not business as usual” declaration. This bold statement …
By Musila Muoki Rising Immigration Costs and Restrictions Earlier in April, CNN and Kenyan Journalist Larry Madowo bemoaned a $215 charge for a 1-month single entry visa into Nigeria for the third time in 2024 comprising of a $20 processing …
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