The 1996 CECAFA Cup was the 22nd edition of the tournament. It was held in Sudan, and was won by Uganda. The matches were played between November 17–29.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Sudan |
| Dates | November 17–29 |
| Teams | 7 (from CECAFA confederations) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Uganda (7th title) |
| Runners-up |  Sudan |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 13 |
← 1995 1999 → | |
Sudan sent two teams: Sudan A and Sudan B.
