The 2016 CECAFA Women's Championship was the second edition of the association football tournament for women's national teams in the East African region.

[1] It was held in Jinja, Uganda between 11 and 20 September 2016.

[2] There were no sponsors besides the Uganda Football Association.

[2] Equally not in the draw were Namibia, Zimbabwe and Malawi, who had requested guest spots.

[2] Tanzania and Ethiopia tied for first place after their draw on the last match day.