| 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 |
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.
Sudan sent two teams: Sudan A and Sudan B.