Overview
- Act: Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community
- Formed: 2000
- Chairperson : H.E. William Ruto
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The East African Community (EAC) is a regional intergovernmental organization founded by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania under the Treaty for the Establishment of the EAC, which came into force on July 7, 2000. It aims to foster economic, social, and political integration
among its member states, which now include Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, and Democratic Republic of Congo. The EAC promotes collaboration in areas like trade, infrastructure, education, and health. Its organs, including the Summit, Council of Ministers, and Secretariat, ensure the implementation of policies to achieve a cohesive and prosperous region.
Chairperson : H.E. William Ruto
H.E. William Ruto is the President of Kenya and Chairperson of the East African Community (EAC) Summit. A seasoned politician with a Ph.D. in plant ecology, he advocates for regional integration, economic development, and peace. Ruto’s leadership emphasizes innovation, sustainable growth, and strengthening partnerships among EAC member states.
Board of Governors
H.E. William Ruto
Chairman & President of Kenya
H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye
President of Burundi
H.E. Félix Tshisekedi
President of Democratic Republic of Congo
H.E. Paul Kagame
President of Rwanda
H.E. Salva Kiir Mayardit
President of South Sudan
H.E. Samia Suluhu Hassan
President of Tanzania
H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni
President of Uganda
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
President of Somalia
Functions
- Promoting Regional Integration: Facilitate economic, social, and political integration to create a harmonious and cohesive region.
- Facilitating Free Trade: Implement a customs union, common market, and protocols to promote free movement of goods, services, and capital among member states.
- Fostering Economic Development: Enhance industrialization, investment, and sustainable development to reduce poverty and improve living standards.
- Infrastructure Development: Coordinate regional infrastructure projects, including transport, energy, and communication networks.
- Standardization and Harmonization: Establish common policies and standards in areas like education, health, and technology to enhance compatibility across member states.
- Promoting Peace and Security: Collaborate on security issues, conflict resolution, and disaster management to ensure regional stability.
- Environmental Protection: Develop policies for sustainable environmental management and conservation.
- Encouraging Research and Innovation: Promote regional research, technological innovation, and knowledge sharing.
- Enhancing Cultural Exchange: Foster cultural cooperation and understanding to strengthen regional identity and unity.
- Engaging with Global Partners: Represent the region in international for a and negotiate trade agreements to advance member states’ collective interests.
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- East African Community, EAC Close, Afrika Mashariki Road
- P.O. Box 1096 Arusha United Republic of Tanzania
- eac@eachq.org
- +255 (0)27 216 2100