Kenya in push for removal of consensus rule in EAC
Rwandan President Paul Kagame (right) congratulates Kenyan President William Ruto after his election as EAC chairperson during the 24th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State in Arusha on November 30, 2024.
Amid deadlocks and delays in making crucial decisions in the East African Community (EAC), Kenya is suggesting a radical move away from consensus to confederation.
Nairobi argues that the consensus rule, which requires unanimous agreement, has been exploited by a minority to block initiatives or decisions, even if they are beneficial to the majority.
