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The regional bloc said it aligns with the African Union’s position and urged all stakeholders to act within established regional and international legal frameworks.
Kenya, which lost its opening East African Community Inter-Parliamentary Games match to Uganda last week, recovered strongly despite a slow start.
The report gathers information on water quality, biodiversity, climate change, land use, population growth, and how the natural resources of the region are being managed. It is intended to guide decisions across all five EAC partner states, offering a shared evidence base to help direct investment and policy.
The ratification brings Kenya in line with other partner states moving to approve the amendment. After all nine EAC members complete the process, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Somalia will each appoint three representatives to the committee.
Ogada said Tanzania’s recent political developments point to deeper problems threatening democracy and the rule of law and called on President William Ruto, as Chair of the East African Community (EAC) Summit, to urgently convene a meeting to address the matter before the situation worsens.
Somalia's Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Mohamed Abdi Hayir (Mareye), reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to the EAC integration agenda and to creating a vibrant, inclusive business environment for entrepreneurs.
Kenya’s Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya said the forum will be used to push for the removal of persistent barriers that hinder regional business growth.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Mokua said that ignorance and arrogance often put Kenyans at a disadvantage when interacting with neighbours, emphasizing that understanding different cultures is essential for regional peace and economic progress.
In a statement issued on November 3, 2025, President Ruto lauded President Suluhu for her victory, describing it as a reflection of the trust and confidence that the people of Tanzania have placed in her leadership.
The announcement came during a Market Sounding Conference held in Kampala, Uganda, on October 21, 2025, where officials, financiers, and private sector leaders endorsed the nearly 200-kilometer expressway as a top regional infrastructure priority.
In a statement on Thursday, October 9, 2025, President Ruto said he accepted the role with gratitude, humility, and a deep sense of duty.
The meeting, which was initially scheduled for October 3, was meant to address the termination of short-term contracts, discuss new recruitment plans, and consider the reinstatement of some staff. However, the session has now been pushed to October 13 after Burundi’s Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Cooperation Minister Edouard Bizimana asked for a reschedule. The delay has also affected quorum, making it impossible for discussions to continue.