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East African Community
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East African Community Embarks on the Upgrade of the Lwakhakha Border to One-Stop Border Post to Decongest the Busia and Malaba Border Posts

The upgrade is expected to reduce the traffic from Malaba and Busia OSBPs boost trade along the Northern Corridor and improve cross-border security

The East African Community (EAC) together with the Republics of Kenya and Uganda are in the process of upgrading the Lwakhakha border post on the common border between the two Partner States into a One-Stop Border Post (OSBP) as part of efforts to reduce congestion at the Busia and Malaba…

East African Community
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Uganda readies to host 11th East Africa Internet Governance Forum

The Forum will take place from 11th to 12th September, 2024 in Kampala, Uganda, under the theme “Building our Multistakeholder Digital Future for East Africa"

The East African Community (EAC) in partnership with the Internet Society - Uganda Chapter, are set to host the 11th edition of the East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF) in September this year. The Forum will take place from 11th to 12th September, 2024 in Kampala, Uganda, under the theme “Building our Multistakeholder…

East African Community
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East African Community dispatches Election Observation Teams to the field in Rwanda

The Head of Mission disclosed that the observation teams were expected back at the mission headquarters in Kigali on 16th July, 2024

The East African Community (EAC) has deployed 14 Election Observation Teams to observe the General Election due in the Republic of Rwanda on Monday, 15th July, 2024. Flagging off the Election Observation Teams from the Head of the Mission headquarters in Kigali this morning, Chief Justice (Emeritus) David K. Maraga,…

East African Community
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"Kiswahili Kitukuzwe!" Regional leaders push for amendment of the East African Community (EAC) Treaty to fast-track the use of Kiswahili as an EAC official language

Adopting Kiswahili as an official language would enhance citizens' understanding of the proceedings of the EACJ across the region, currently delivered primarily in English

Regional leaders and stakeholders have renewed the call to the East African Community (EAC) Council of Ministers to fast-track the process of amending the Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community (EAC) to enable the utilisation of Kiswahili as an official language of the bloc. As hundreds of people gathered…

East African Community
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East African Community (EAC) tests activation of regional rapid response mechanism to infectious disease outbreaks

The training and the TTX, brought together more than 50 experts from health, environment and livestock sectors in charge of emergency preparedness and response in the EAC Partner States

The EAC table-top simulation exercise (TTX) organized by the EAC Secretariat together with Partner States and other technical partners has successful tested the activation of the recently established regional rapidly deployable expert pool today in Nairobi, Kenya. The expert pool has been set up since 2020 based on the lessons learnt…

East African Community
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Federal Republic of Somalia reaffirms commitment to East African Community integration

Somalia’s entry into the Community will see the country benefit from the EAC's regional infrastructure projects such as roads, railways, and energy networks

The Federal Republic of Somalia has reaffirmed its commitment to integrating into the East African Community (EAC), demonstrating strong participation in a pivotal regional meeting currently underway in Nairobi, Kenya. The one-week meeting, attended by EAC Partner State delegates, aims to develop a comprehensive roadmap for Somalia's integration into the…

East African Community
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23rd Extra-Ordinary Summit of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State set to take place virtually on Friday 7th June, 2024

The Heads of State are also set to consider the report of the consultative meetings by the Chairperson of the Summit on Partner States' relations

EAC Heads of State are set to convene virtually for the 23rd Extra-Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State, on Friday, 7th June, 2024. The Extra-Ordinary Summit, which will be chaired by H.E. Salva Kiir Mayardit, the President of the Republic of South Sudan, is expected to consider the following matters:…

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Tanzania's Ministry of Constitutional and Legal Affairs and the East African Court of Justice commit to identifying areas of collaboration

The meeting aimed to strengthen ties between Tanzania and the Court while exploring avenues for collaborative efforts

The Tanzanian Minister of Constitutional and Legal Affairs, Hon. Amb. Dr. Pindi H. Chana, on Thursday paid a courtesy call on the Judge President of the East African Court of Justice (EACJ), Justice Nestor Kayobera. The meeting aimed to strengthen ties between Tanzania and the Court while exploring avenues for…

East African Community
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Kenya and Tanzania Veterinary Authorities resolve Poultry trade disputes

Both countries are committed to upholding transparency, facilitating trade, and ensuring the health and safety of their citizens

In a landmark two-day meeting held at the East African Community (EAC) headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania, the Republic of Kenya and the United Republic of Tanzania have successfully addressed longstanding concerns regarding the export of poultry and poultry products between them. In his remarks, Mr. Rabson Wanjala, Co-Chair of the…

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A Big Win for East Africa with the Inclusion of Open Science in the East African Community EAC Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy (STI)

This marks a first for the region and Africa and is set to unlock the full potential of scientific research and drive sustainable development across East Africa

The 3rd East African Community (EAC) Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Conference, held from 6 to 8 March, 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, marked a significant milestone for the region with the launch of the East African Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2023-2033 and the East African Regional Intellectual Property (IP)…