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East African Heads of State Retreat to Review Region’s Common Market Protocol
The Arusha-based East African Community plans to convene a high-level Retreat for the EAC Heads of State, to address issues pertaining the Regional Common Market Protocol.
But Prior to that, the Presidents from the six EAC Member States will be attending…
South Sudan ready to play east african tourism game
As East African Countries brace to repair the badly damaged Regional Tourism Industry, South Sudan debuts at the Arusha Tourism Expo, wanting to play along.
Flying within East Africa too Expensive
East African residents' wings are being melted by high taxes of flying
South Sudan contemplates importing Kiswahili Teachers from Tanzania
South Sudan is joining other African countries in introducing Swahili language lessons to their respective schools' curricular and Juba wants to employ tutors from Dar-es-salaam.
In respect to that therefore, Juba has shown interest to soon start employing…
Countries under East African Community reflect ‘Free Trade Area’ with United States
East African Community Members States are now mulling to hatch ‘Free Trade Area’ arrangement with the United States of America.
It was observed during a visit by special delegation from the United States of America (USA) Commercial Service to the East…
Burundi, Kenya lead in East Africa suicide cases as Lesotho tops Continent’s list
Number of cases involving people taking their own lives in Burundi and Kenya seems to be more than those reported in the other four East African Community Member states.
The Suicide rate in Burundi stands at 6.2 according to the World Health Organization.…
Protestors lash at Kenyan envoy to Namibia for Gunning down Wildlife
Kenyan High Commissioner to Namibia is under fire for killing a Greater Kudu and posing with its blood-soaked carcass
Jakaya Kikwete’s Handwritten Letter to President Museveni trends online
In this digital age, it is not always that one comes across a handwritten note.
It is also quite difficult to seen one scribed neatly.
Or a note from a former Head of State for that matter…
…To a sitting president.
Which explains why the…
Two new vessels to sail against MV Liemba on Lake Tanganyika
Tanzania is investing 105 billion/- (USD 45 Million) to build a new larger ship capable of carrying 600 passengers comfortably in addition to 400 tons of Cargo to help solve transport woes on Lake Tanganyika waters.
A statement from the Government…
Burundi, Tanzania, boast more literate Adults in East Africa
It seems most people in Burundi and Tanzania can read and write, compared to those in fellow East African Countries. According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Out of the six member states making up the East African…