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East African Development Bank

Also known as: EADB

East African Development Bank — multilateral development institution funding regional sports and infrastructure projects, currently facing parliamentary scrutiny over Kenya operations and governance.

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    Meanwhile, this year’s games received a major boost following an injection of Sh11.6 million from the East African Development Bank (EADB).

    World champions Kiprono and Masai bag cross country gold
  3. Citizen Digital

    EADB pumps Ksh.11.6 million into East Africa School Games By Agencies August 17, 2026 11:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter EADB Tanzania Country Manager, Stephen Wambura (Right), officially hands over to F

    EADB pumps Ksh.11.6 million into East Africa School Games
  4. The Standard

    East African Development Bank (EADB) Country Manager Angela Muga said the bank was committed to supporting private-sector growth through long-term financing and expertise in sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, infrastructure, renewable energy and climate-related investm

    Stakeholders call for faster EAC integration to unlock trade and investment
  5. Citizen Digital

    Meanwhile, East African Development Bank (EADB) Country Manager Angela Muga said the bank is providing long-term financing and sector expertise to support businesses and SMEs in agriculture, manufacturing, infrastructure, renewable energy and other sectors.

    EABC urges removal of trade barriers to unlock East Africa’s growth
  6. Citizen Digital

    ers have scheduled the sale of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju's Entim Sidai property in Karen after he allegedly failed to comply with High Court conditions requiring him to deposit KSh50 million as security in an ongoing loan dispute with the East African Development Bank

    Tuju's 20-acre Karen estate on the block after missed Ksh.50M deposit
  7. July 2026
  8. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe National Assembly committee on Finance has said it will now require the East African Development Bank (EADB) directors and National Treasury Cabinet Secretary, John Mbadi, to appear before it to shed light on its operations in the country.

    Legislators put EADB operators under scrutiny
  9. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeQuestions have emerged over the operations of the East African Development Bank (EADB) in Kenya amid reports claiming the loss of about Sh6.6 billion of taxpayers’ money if no action is taken.

    EADB's Kenya operations on the spot amid Sh6.6b loss fears
  10. June 2026
  11. The Standard

    It started with three Mombasa-based tycoons, Mohamed Jaffer, Minoj Shah and Amritlal Devani (deceased), standing as principal guarantors to a Sh126.75 million loan issued to Kenya Bus Service (KBS) Mombasa by East African Development Bank (EADB) in 1998.

    EADB losses bid to recover Sh1.3b from Kenya Bus Service Mombasa
  12. May 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); An application by Tuju to stay a ruling delivered on March 9 effectively clearing the path for the disposal of two of his properties in Karen over a contested Ksh.2 billion debt owed to the East African Development Bank

    Court rules Tuju’s Dari Business Park already sold, cannot be reversed
  14. The Standard

    A long winding dispute with over tens of judgments and rulings on different issues, the crux being a loan relationship between the East African Development Bank and Raphael Tuju, via the company, Dari Limited.

    It is time for Kenya to rethink the number of judges at the Supreme Court

Yesterday

  1. World champion Kiprono wins cross-country gold at FEASSA games

    World Under-20 champion Emmanuel Kiprono led Kenya to sweep all cross-country gold medals at the 2026 Federation of East Africa Schools Sports Association games in Morogoro, Tanzania, winning in 22 minutes, 25.6 seconds.

    18 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 17 August

  1. EADB funds 23rd East Africa Secondary School Games

    The East African Development Bank has injected Ksh.11.6 million into the 23rd FEASSA Games in Morogoro, Tanzania, which features 413 teams and 5,548 participants competing in 51 sporting disciplines. The bank said the support aims to invest in young talent and promote healthy lifestyles and character development across the region.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 13 August

  1. Business leaders urge faster EAC reform to unlock regional trade

    Business leaders and investment experts have called for urgent reforms to remove barriers to trade and investment in East Africa, warning that the region risks losing billions in economic opportunities unless member states improve implementation of regional agreements. At the CEOs–Trade & Investment Roundtable, the East African Business Council Executive Director cited intra-EAC trade of about Sh2.55 trillion against a regional economy valued at approximately Sh46.6 trillion, and called for removal of non-tariff barriers, harmonisation of standards, and lower logistics costs.

    13 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 11 August

  1. EABC calls for removing East Africa trade barriers

    The East African Business Council has urged the removal of non-tariff barriers and harmonisation of standards to boost intra-EAC trade and investment. EABC Executive Director Ahmed Farah noted that intra-EAC trade stands at USD 19.7 billion compared with a regional economy valued at 357 billion dollars, pointing to significant expansion potential.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 3 August

  1. Tuju's Karen estate scheduled for auction over loan dispute

    Auctioneers have scheduled the sale of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju's 20-acre Entim Sidai property in Karen after he allegedly failed to deposit KSh50 million as security in a loan dispute with the East African Development Bank, with the auction set for August 25, 2026.

    3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Parliament committee demands EADB oversight answers from directors, Treasury

    The National Assembly Finance Committee said it will require East African Development Bank directors and National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi to appear before it to explain the bank's operations and required disbursements. The committee Chairman Kuria Kimani said the Committee must ensure the proposed amendment bill does not breach the Constitution and that EADB, if undertaking banking transactions, should be subject to Central Bank of Kenya supervision.

    29 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 25 July

  1. EADB Kenya operations questioned over potential Sh6.6b loss

    Questions have emerged over the East African Development Bank's Kenya operations amid reports of potential loss of about Sh6.6 billion if no action is taken, with stakeholders noting no dividend payouts have been made in years. Stakeholders appearing before Parliament's Finance Committee raised constitutional, governance, and accountability concerns about the proposed East African Development Bank (Amendment) Bill.

    25 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 23 June

  1. EADB seeks Sh1.3 billion from Kenya Bus Service over loan defaults

    The East African Development Bank is attempting to recover Sh1.3 billion from Kenya Bus Service (KBS) Mombasa, which was issued a Sh126.75 million loan in 1998 with three Mombasa-based tycoons as principal guarantors.

    23 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 21 May

  1. High Court denies stay for Tuju's Dari Business Park

    The High Court ruled Thursday that it cannot grant a stay of execution for former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju's Dari Business Park in Karen, as the property has already been sold. The court did grant a temporary stay for Tuju's other property, Entim Sidai Wellness Sanctuary, pending appeal, with Tuju required to deposit Ksh.50 million as security within 30 days.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 1 May

  1. Kenya should consider raising number of Supreme Court judges

    An opinion piece argues that Kenya should rethink the constitutional number of judges at the Supreme Court, citing recurring quorum difficulties that have hindered the court's ability to sit and function effectively.

    1 May 2026 · The Standard

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