From left: Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni and Kenya’s President William Ruto at the Arusha International Conference Centre on November 29, 2024.
The incoming chairperson of the East African Community (EAC) has his/her job cut out, coming at a time when the bloc is grappling with multiple challenges even as it continues to expand geographically.
Funding hitches, political spats, trade fights and non-tariff barriers (NTBs) have characterised the bloc’s past year under the leadership of South Sudan President Salva Kiir. Kiir has handed over and the new chair will have a full tray.
