16th Annual Conference
The East African Communication Association (EACA), founded in 2011, brings together media and communication scholars, practitioners, students, and policy-makers from Eastern Africa and beyond to strengthen networks, build capacity, and share research in the evolving media landscape.
Its main activities are the annual regional conference that is hosted in different East African countries and serving as a platform for discussing emerging issues in media practice and scholarship; and the African Journal of Communication (AJC), which publishes peer-reviewed research, including work from conference participants. Overall, EACA fosters collaboration and supports efforts to understand and respond to media and communication developments and their societal impacts.
The 2026 EACA conference will be hosted by St. Paul’s University under its School of Communication and Computer Studies from 26th to 28th August 2026, in Limuru, Kenya. Limuru offers a reflective yet dynamic setting for dialogue on how communication is shaped by local contexts and how local experiences inform global communication futures.
This theme highlights Africa’s creativity and growing influence in global communication. It foregrounds African-led innovation, ethical and culturally grounded uses of AI, and meaningful cross-border collaboration, positioning Africa and its communities, not only as beneficiaries but as active producers of communication knowledge, technologies, and solutions.
The 16th Conference
Examine the impact of AI and emerging technologies on media practice, community communication, and communication careers in Africa, with attention to ethical, cultural, and regulatory concerns.
Showcase African-led media and communication innovations, including youth-driven and community-based initiatives that strengthen storytelling, journalism, cultural expression, digital engagement, and public-interest communication.
Strengthen collaboration among scholars, practitioners, community actors, policymakers, and industry, fostering partnerships, mentorship, and joint research and practice across borders.
Address key communication challenges affecting African societies and communities, such as misinformation, digital inequality, media sustainability, representation, and regulation.
Generate actionable outcomes for policy, education, professional practice, and community development, positioning Africa as an active contributor to global communication innovation.
Promote peace journalism by strengthening ethical, conflict-sensitive practices that enhance social cohesion, reduce conflict risks, and support sustainable peace and development in Africa.
Choose your registration category
Excludes membership renewal
New and old members
Graduate and undergraduate students
We are thrilled to host renowned scholars and industry leaders who will share insights on Reimagining Communication in Africa: AI, Media Innovation and Global Collaboration highlights Africa’s creativity and growing influence in global communication. Their talks will inspire, challenge, and ignite conversation.
We also invite experts to propose panel discussions on cutting-edge communication topics, trends, and challenges. Panels will foster dynamic, interactive dialogue and deliver actionable ideas for participants.
Be part of Africa’s premier communication conference and contribute to reimagining communication across the continent. We look forward to welcoming you to Limuru, Kenya!