East Africa

East Africa business news covering Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and the EAC. Regional trade, infrastructure corridors, and investment intelligence.

Museveni takes EAC chair, warns on unity

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has assumed the chairmanship of the East African Community, succeeding Kenya's William Ruto at the 25th…

Kenya Airways codeshares with JetBlue

Kenya Airways has signed a unilateral codeshare agreement with US carrier JetBlue, allowing KQ to place its flight code on…

Kenya puts 12 brands in Africa 500

Twelve Kenyan firms have been ranked among Africa's top 500 brands in Brand Finance's 2026 sector reports, with Equity Bank…

Kenya launches automated SMS traffic fines

Kenya's NTSA has gone live with the Instant Fines Traffic Management System, a fully automated platform backed by 1,000 smart…

UN passes Ghana’s slavery resolution 123-3

IN SHORT: The UN General Assembly has adopted Ghana's resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade…

Kenya and US deepen defence partnership

IN SHORT: Kenya and the US are deepening defence ties across counterterrorism, maritime security, and…

Nigeria pulls $6.44bn in Q4 capital inflows

IN SHORT: Nigeria attracted $6.44 billion in capital inflows in Q4 2025, up 26.6% year-on-year…

Ford builds Mandela-signed truck for children

IN SHORT: Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has donated a one-of-a-kind Ford Ranger Wildtrak…