EAC in crisis once again as funding model splits partner states

EAC heads

EAC heads of state are expected to meet this week amid differences among member countries over a new funding model. PHOTO | FILE 

An impasse has hit the East African Community once again, with Kenya being accused of taking a hardline stance on a proposal that would see contributions from partner states based on gross domestic product (GDP).

The EAC Finance and Administration Committee has raised the red flag over remittance arrears amounting to $50 million, a situation that has left the Secretariat and its organs almost in limbo.