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EAC Partner States Work Towards Alignment of National Legal Frameworks.

Bishop2025-03-25T15:52:59+00:00

Representatives from different MDAs that attended the meeting Bishop Samuel Earlier today, officials from various government entities gathered at Uganda's Ministry of East African Community (EAC) Affairs for a significant stakeholders' meeting. The session, led by Commissioner for Political Affairs, Mr. Andrew Musiime, was organized to focus on the ongoing efforts to align Uganda’s national laws with the East African Community’s regional standards. This aligns with the obligations outlined in Article 126(2)(b) of the EAC Treaty, which requires Partner States to adapt...

Strengthening East African Unity: Rt Hon Rebecca Kadaga Participates In a Key Virtual Financial Dialogue.

Bishop2025-03-12T17:02:48+00:00

RT. Hon Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga made her submission during the 56th Extra Ordinary Council of Ministers. This morning, at the invitation of the Secretary General of the East African Community Secretariat, the Rt Hon Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga fulfilled her duties outlined in the East African Community Act of 2002 by attending the 56th Extraordinary Council of East African Community Ministers. The meeting, which was conducted virtually to ensure inclusivity and participation despite geographical challenges, was convened specifically to engage in a...

Unlocking Potential: EAC Minister’s Inspiring Visit to Busitema University

Bishop2025-03-01T12:04:38+00:00

Rt. Hon Rebecca Kadaga delivered her keynote address at Busitema University in Busia District. The First Deputy Premier and Minister for East African Community (EAC) Affairs Uganda, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, recently visited Busitema University’s main campus in Busia District. During her visit, she called upon students and lecturers to undertake research in regional integration matters, emphasizing the need for academic research to shape the policy and direction of the EAC Integration Agenda. In a hall filled, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga...

East African Kiswahili Commission (EAKC) and Stakeholders Emphasize the Need for a Strategic Plan.

Bishop2025-02-26T16:04:02+00:00

Executive secretary, East African Kiswahili Commission, Dr. Caroline Asiimwe during the meeting in Entebbe Bishop Samuel Entebbe, Uganda — Following the two-day meeting of Kiswahili experts from the East African Community (EAC) partner states, the East African Kiswahili Commission (EAKC) and its stakeholders have underscored the necessity of a Strategic Plan to drive the Kiswahili agenda within the community and beyond. This plan is seen as essential in laying a foundation for the future development of both the Commission and the...

Kiswahili: The Strategic Language Uniting East Africa

Bishop2025-02-25T15:09:32+00:00

Executive Secretary, East African Kiswahili Commission, Dr. Asiimwe Caroline. Bishop Samuel With an estimated 250 million speakers globally, Kiswahili is one of the fastest-growing African languages and serves as a vital resource for regional and global communication. Its importance extends beyond communication, playing a crucial role in the East African Community's (EAC) quest for regional integration, achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and other development objectives. Kiswahili resonates deeply with the majority of citizens in the EAC Partner States, reflecting and preserving...