| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Zanzibar |
| Dates | November 6–14 |
| Teams | 7 (from CECAFA confederations) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Uganda (2nd title) |
| Runners-up |  Zambia |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 12 |
| Goals scored | 33 (2.75 per match) |
The 1976 CECAFA Cup was the fourth edition of the tournament. It was held in Zanzibar, Tanzania, and was won by Uganda. The matches were played between November 6 and 14.