| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Uganda |
| Dates | 31 December 2008 – 13 January 2009 |
| Teams | 10 (from CECAFA confederations) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Uganda (10th title) |
| Runners-up |  Kenya |
| Third place |  Tanzania |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 24 |
| Goals scored | 60 (2.5 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Bryan Omwony (5 goals) |
The 2008 CECAFA Cup was the 32nd edition of the football tournament that involves teams from East and Central Africa.
All matches were played from 31 December 2008 to 13 January 2009 at the National Stadium, Kampala, Uganda.