Uganda, Burundi delay protocol to give EACJ teeth

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Judges of the Appellate Division of the East African Court of Justice (EACJ). PHOTO | FILE | NMG

Despite a robust legal regime on trade, the East African Community (EAC) still lacks an enforcement mechanism for its court and a functional regulatory body on trade disputes.

Two EAC partner States- Uganda and Burundi, are on the spot for delaying the ratification of an enforcement mechanism.