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A Night of Honour: African Heritage Awards in Marrakech 

Bishop2025-04-14T04:10:02+00:00

Celebrating Excellence at Savoy Le Grand Hotel Rt. Hon Rebecca Kadaga delivers her acceptance speech for the African Good Governance Award. by: Bishop Samuel Marrakech, Morocco, became the epicenter of African pride and achievement as the African Heritage Awards unfolded at the prestigious Savoy Le Grand Hotel. The evening radiated a profound celebration as leaders and visionaries from across the continent gathered to honor African achievements. Among them, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga, Uganda's 1st Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community...

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...