EAC Trade

Simplifying trade across East Africa. Connecting markets, borders, and businesses. #EACTrade

[EAC Trade @EAC_Trade]

Bottom line: There's plenty of work to do, still, but #TheFutureIsEastAfrican

[EAC Trade @EAC_Trade]

The EAC Q4 2025 data are in, and there are some interesting tidbits.

Pour that coffee, sit back, and let's go.

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@jumuiya @KanaFlash @EABCjumuiya

[EAC Trade @EAC_Trade]

The data show that EAC exports are still heavily concentrated:
⛏️ Copper alone = ~39% of exports
💎 Precious metals = ~19.5%
This reliance on commodities can be reduced by more value addition and manufacturing in @jumuiya

[EAC Trade @EAC_Trade]

@jumuiya And here��s the wild part:

Work is on-going for a single currency 👀

Think: Eurozone… but African.

#TheFutureIsEastAfrican

[EAC Trade @EAC_Trade]

East Africa isn’t “emerging” anymore.

It’s 350 MILLION people
And 77.5% are under 35.
That’s not a region.
That’s a demographic dividend with incredible market opportunities.

@jumuiya

[EAC Trade @EAC_Trade]

@jumuiya While the world argues about aging populations…

East Africa is building a young, hyper-consumer economy in real time.

The kind brands dream about...

[East African Community @jumuiya]

Artificial Intelligence is changing the course of the world.
It’s a priority area now embedded in the EAC 7th Development Strategy .
Watch a highlight of the recent 4th EAC Regional STI Conference held in Kigali that brought the region together to advance a shared AI Strategy; built on data governance, infrastructure, innovation, and skills.

@easteco1 @iucea_info

[TradeMark Africa @TradeMarkAfrica]

Clean energy is now helping keep trade moving at some of Kenya’s busiest borders.

At Malaba, a new solar system is expected to cut electricity costs by about 90%, while reducing the risk of power outages disrupting clearance on the Northern Corridor.

TMA has supported similar work at Moyale One Stop Border Post, strengthening operations along the LAPSSET Corridor, with both initiatives funded by the Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi through the KETEI programme and implemented together with the @KRACorporate

As TMA advances the no-stop borders agenda, investments that support reliable power matter a lot. Fewer interruptions mean continuous movement of trucks with minimal delays, in addition to lower operating costs and supporting steadier border operations.

The project was officially launched by Håkan Åkesson, @SwedeninKE, alongside George Aduwi, Deputy Commissioner, KRA, and Lillian Mwai - Ndegwa, Kenya Country Director, TMA

Read more about the impact of the solar project here: https://t.co/yKb7N6MlyK

@MarieOttosson1 @AllenAsiimwe1 @AnnMbiruru @SimonKonzolo @wanjohijb

[TradeMark Africa @TradeMarkAfrica]

How do we turn the Lobito Corridor into a world-class trade route?

TradeMark Africa CEO @daveghbeer met with DRC Minister of External Trade H.E. @julienpalukucom, the EU Head of Delegation, and ambassadors from the Netherlands, Canada, and Sweden to align on:

- Reducing 40-day mineral trade delays
- Operationalising the Mahagi One Stop Border Post
- Simplified trade for small businesses (<$2,000)
- Boosting local value addition

#KeepAfricaTrading

[Veronica M. Nduva, CBS @SGNduva]

Deeply humbled and grateful for the warmth shown at yesterday’s handover ceremony. My sincere thanks to Staff of all EAC Organs & Institutions, Partner States, Development Partners, Civil Society and all friends of the Community for the kind words, support and thoughtful gestures.

It has been an honour to serve. I leave with gratitude and great faith in the future of the East African Community. #EAC #Asante