The East African Community (EAC) has launched the new headquarters of the Lake Victoria Basin Commission in Kisumu, a Sh457 million regional investment entirely financed by partner states.A state-of-the-art facility, constructed on the 2.8 acres of land donated by the Kenyan government in 2008, is anticipated to enhance cross-border collaboration,
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Protesters in Kinshasa burn Kagame’s portraits as M23 seize Goma
Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has been engulfed in anger as protesters burned portraits of Rwandan President Paul Kagame and tore down Rwandan flags. The outrage comes as M23 rebels, allegedly backed by Rwanda, have taken control of most of Goma, a strategic city in
Ruto champions for climate change in EAC
President William Ruto has said innovative and sustainable measures must be devised to mitigate the effects of climate change.These measures, he noted, will be assumed by the East African Community as it heads to Dubai for COP28 later this month.Speaking at the EAC High Level Forum on Climate Change and
President Ruto says time is ripe to reviews the EAC Treaty
Kikwete to lead EAC observer mission to Kenya
Uhuru wants fast-track of programmes for EAC citizens
President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged East African Community (EAC) leaders to fast-track implementation of programmes and projects that will deliver quick results for the benefit of EAC citizens. Acknowledging the progress the EAC has made since its re-establishment more than two decades ago, the President emphasized the need for the leaders
Uhuru says infrastructure is key in Regional Integration
President Uhuru Kenyatta has underscored the importance of adequate infrastructure in accelerating regional integration. The President pointed out that the East African Community (EAC) will not be able to achieve its targets if its people cannot move from one side to the other and goods cannot be ferried from one part
President Kenyatta in Arusha for EAC summit
President Uhuru Kenyatta arrived in Arusha, Tanzania, Thursday afternoon to attend the 22nd Ordinary Summit of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State. On arrival at the Arusha Airport, President Kenyatta was received by Tanzanian Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Minister Amb. Liberata Mulamula and Kenya’s acting East African Community and Regional Development CS
Uhuru Kenyatta elected Chairman of EAC
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta was on 27th February 2021 elected the new Chairperson of the East African Community (EAC) during a virtual 21st Ordinary Summit of the East African Community Heads of State. Uhuru replaces Rwandan President Paul Kagame who has served as Chair since February 2019. The summit also saw Dr. Peter