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President Museveni Officiates at Africa We Build Summit in Nairobi, Reaffirms Uganda’s Oil Sovereignty.

MEACA ADMIN2026-04-23T17:05:26+00:00

President Yoweri Museveni joined his host, President William Ruto, and other regional leaders at the Africa We Build Summit 2026 in Nairobi, where he underscored Uganda’s determination to manage its oil resources strategically and ensure that value addition benefits East Africans. In his remarks, Museveni emphasized that Uganda’s planned oil refinery is central to safeguarding national assets and strengthening regional partnerships. He stated: “Uganda will not allow its resources to be undervalued or rushed into deals that deny our people long‑term...

Kadaga Hosts Umoja wa Amani Kwanza Delegation for Strategic EAC Integration Talks

MEACA ADMIN2026-04-15T16:39:21+00:00

By: Bishop samuel Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, convened a high-level engagement with members of Umoja wa Amani Kwanza East Africa, representing partner states of the East African Community. The interaction focused on strategic matters of regional integration, with particular emphasis on strengthening the Customs Union.During the discussions, delegates presented topical issues including the establishment of a single currency, the need for a permanent home for Umoja wa Amani...

Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga Chairs Preparatory Meeting Ahead of Key EAC Security Talks.

MEACA ADMIN2026-03-26T14:48:13+00:00

Rt.Hon Rebecca Kadaga during the EAC 13th preparatory Joint Meeting of the Sectoral Councils on Defence Affairs. Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga chaired a meeting of senior officials on 25 March 2026 to prepare for the 13th Joint Meeting of the Sectoral Councils on Defence Affairs, Interstate Security, and Foreign Policy Coordination. The Nairobi sessions, scheduled from 30 March to 3 April, will bring together senior officials, permanent secretaries, and ministers to review progress on regional peace and security matters. Uganda is presiding...

Minister of State Calls for Unity in Language and Research at MUST’s EAC Awareness Campaign

MEACA ADMIN2026-03-19T11:12:15+00:00

by Bishop Samuel Hon. Ikuya Magode, Minister of State for East African Affairs, addressing students and scholars at Mbarara University of Science and Technology – Kihumuro Campus. A moment of dialogue, inspiration, and regional vision. Mbarara, Uganda – The Ministry of East African Community Affairs (EAC) public awareness campaign at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) was marked by a powerful call for deeper collaboration between academia and the region. Organized by the Ministry of EAC Uganda under its Department of...

Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga: A Trailblazer at the Helm of the EAC Council of Ministers

MEACA ADMIN2026-03-07T16:27:20+00:00

By Bishop Samuel Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga, Uganda’s 1st Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for EAC Affairs, assumes her new role as Chairperson of the EAC Council of Ministers at the 25th Summit in Arusha Arusha, Tanzania – March 7, 2026. At the 25th Ordinary Summit of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, Uganda’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for EAC Affairs, was appointed Chairperson of the Council of Ministers. This milestone is not...