The State of East Africa Report 2006 is a contribution towards informing East Africans about their religion. It has three major objectives: Information: To present a wide range of facts and figures on Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda in one reference document. Insight: To highlight the trends, tensions and contradictions which emerge from an analysis of these facts and figures. Imagination: To encourage a collective process of critical and creative thinking about how old and new forces could shape the future of the region. An Understanding of why East Africa is poor, unequal and haunted by violent conflict is critical to creating a strong foundation for regional renewal. What opportunities and threats do we collectively face? How can we prepare for a prosperous and socially inclusive East African Region? The facts and figures presented in this report highlight where our attention needs tobe focused and suggest that the quality and commitment of the intellectual, political, civic, entrepreneurial and spiritual leadership is crucial if the region is to achieve its full potential.