| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Malawi |
| Dates | November 6–19 |
| Teams | 8 (from CECAFA confederations) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Malawi (3rd title) |
| Runners-up |  Zambia |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 16 |
| Goals scored | 25 (1.56 per match) |
The 1988 CECAFA Cup was the 15th edition of the tournament. It was held in Malawi, and was won by the hosts. The matches were played between November 6–19.