Businesses demand more say on EAC agenda

Business leaders say protectionism is impeding efforts by firms to invest in the region.

Africa CEO Forum

Manufacturers call for uniform tariffs on imports

substandard goods

Asian countries continue to flood markets blamed on tax exemption by some partner states.

Kagame on row with Uganda: It’s all politics

Rwandan President Paul Kagame

Rwandan President accuses Uganda of erecting non-tariff barriers to trade in the region.

AfCFTA just one ratification away to becoming a reality

Africa CEO Forum

Ethiopia last week took the agreement through Parliament, becoming the 21st country to do so.

Ethiopian Airlines 'believes in' Boeing despite crash - CEO

Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde Gebremariam

Tewolde GebreMariam strikes a conciliatory tone towards the American plane maker.

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    • News

    This Kenyan teacher is the best in the world

    This Kenyan teacher is the best in the world

    Peter Tabichi praised for giving away 80 percent of his monthly salary to help poor students.

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    A United Airlines Boeing 737 Max

    Boeing 787 diverted to New Caledonia with smoke from cockpit

    The US aircraft flying 256 passengers from Melbourne, Australia, to Los Angeles.

    US slams EAC's human rights record
    Uganda Speaker airlifted to Nairobi for treatment
    Somalia deputy minister among 11 dead in attack
    Somalia: Troop drawdown risks reversal of Amisom gains
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    Business

    Kenya yet to impose duty on shoe imports

    Kenya yet to impose duty on shoe imports

    A 35pc duty would have seen the taxman collect more if the import volumes were maintained.

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    Kobo360

    Nigerian start-up Kobo360 to launch its operations in EA

    Expansion is informed by steady growth in the key trading and transport hubs port.

    Why intra-EAC trade is dwindling
    KQ sticks to Boeing plan despite Ethiopia crash
    Only one country needed to realise Africa single market
    Second-round M-Akiba bond issue a letdown again
    Rwanda in talks with Qatar to fund Bugesera airport
    Uganda adds 183MW to grid, but will consumers gain?
    Small tax base stifles Africa's self-financed growth

    Opinion

    EDITORIAL: Somalia needs serious state building

    EDITORIAL: Somalia needs serious state building

    The desertions pose a serious problem.

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    Kenya hunger turkana

    Death in the dustbowl of the north

    A thieving government that lies in the face of inconvertible truth is part of the problem.

    That creep Machiavelli must be laughing his head off
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    Leaders should inspire the people who follow them
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    The Magazine

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    A decade later, Jazzville lives on

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    This book gives captivating insights into Madagascar’s past.

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    Science & Health

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    Guide to tame next global flu pandemic now available

    The goal of the strategy is to prevent seasonal influenza and control its spread.

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    Cholera in Mozambique after Cyclone Idai

    IFRC warns of the risk of other outbreaks and notes increase in malaria.

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    Sports

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    Ferrari feeling good as new F1 season launches

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    Gianni Infantino

    FIFA backs 48-team World Cup in 2022

    "I am very happy," Infantino said after confirming plans for the tournament.

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