×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Stay Informed, Even Offline
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

EAC eyes Sh26 billion windfall as Congo joins economic bloc

President Uhuru Kenyatta was hosted by President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo last year. [PSCU, Standard]

The East African Community (EAC) stands to gain at least Sh26 billion in foreign exchange earnings in the medium term as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) joins the economic bloc.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in