✨ HISTORY IS MADE!
EAC Heads of State OFFICIALLY admit the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) into the East African Community.
H.E Uhuru Kenyatta,Chair of the Summit of EAC Heads of States announces during the 19th Extra-Ordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State
#WelcomeDRC
#UNGA
Kenya’s President H.E Dr. William Ruto’s inaugural speech at the 77th UNGA touched on support to developing countries in servicing external debt, agriculture, climate change amongst others.
@StateHouseKenya
@pmathuki
🔺23rd Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State.
📌 The EAC Summit of Heads of State admits the Federal Republic of Somalia as the 8th Member of the EAC in accordance with Article 3 of the Treaty for the Establishment of the EAC
@TheVillaSomalia
@HassanSMohamud
@pmathuki
The EAC Secretariat wishes to inform all our stakeholders that the Partner States' journey to a single currency is still a work in progress. Kindly ignore any rumours circulating in social media on the unveiling of new banknotes for the region.
“The main purpose of the meeting is to evaluate the current situation in Eastern DRC with a view of coming up with decisions that will ameliorate the security situation & facilitate the restoration of peace and security in Eastern DRC,”
@GeneralNeva
-Chair, EAC/Burundi President
The EAC is set to officially launch the Verification Mission to assess the Federal Republic of Somalia's readiness to join the EAC, today, at 9AM, EAT.
The verification team in Mogadishu comprises of Senior officials from all EAC Partner States.
@pmathuki
@TheVillaSomalia
The meeting was chaired by H.E
@GeneralNeva
,Burundi & attended by H.E
@PaulKagame
Rwanda, H. E
@SuluhuSamia
Tanzania, H.E
@WilliamsRuto
,Kenya and DRC Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Jean - Michel representing DRC President H. E
@fatshi13
Uganda & South Sudan relayed their apologies.
The EAC warmly congratulates H.E Félix Tshisekedi on re-election as the President of the DRC as announced by
@cenirdc
.
@jumuiya
looks forward to Your Excellency’s continued commitment to enhancing regional cooperation for the good of our people.
@pmathuki
@Presidence_RDC
✍️EAC wishes the United Republic of Tanzania & Democratic Republic of Congo best of luck in their opening match today at
#AFCON
2023 in Ivory Coast.
DRC &Tanzania are the only EAC representatives in AFCON 2023
#We
are proud of you👏
@SuluhuSamia
@Presidence_RDC
@pmathuki
“Rwanda supports the admission of the DRC into the region & stands ready to play its part in supporting the integration of the
#DRC
into the EAC” H. E Paul Kagame, President- Republic of Rwanda.
@PaulKagame
@RwandaMFA
@UrugwiroVillage
19th Extra-Ordinary Summit
#WelcomeDRC
#Treaty
of Accession by DRC to the EAC
#DRC
have signed the Treaty of Accession to the EAC cementing their Admission to East African Community as the 7th member of the EAC
@KagutaMuseveni
@PaulKagame
The Federal Republic of Somalia makes history today by signing the Treaty of Accession to the Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community, becoming the 8th member of the Community.
#KaribuJumuiya
@pmathuki
President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, H.E Felix Tshisekedi arrives in Nairobi on a State visit earlier today. The Head of State is expected to sign the Treaty of Accession to the EAC on 8 April, 2022. This follows the admission of DRC as the 7th member of the EAC.
🔺23rd Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State.
📌 The Republic of South Sudan has assumed Chairmanship of the East African Community.
H.E. Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan is the new Chairperson of the East African Community.
@SouthSudanGov
Join us as H.E Felix Tshisekedi, President of DRC and H.E Uhuru Kenyatta, Chair of the EAC Summit of Heads of State sign the Treaty of Accession by the Democratic Republic of Congo to the EAC. Also present are
@KagutaMuseveni
and
@PaulKagame
LIVE:
“DRC’s admission into the EAC is a big event as it signals prosperity to the citizens! As leaders let’s continually strive to ensure Peace, Security & Stability is maintained in the region,” H.E Yoweri Museveni, President-Republic of Uganda.
@KagutaMuseveni
@GovUganda
@UgandaMFA
🔺23rd Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State
🇸🇴 “The Somali people are honored to be part of the EAC! This is a beacon of hope for us. Hope for a future of opportunities and prosperity for Somalia, through regional integration!” H.E
@HassanSMohamud
- President- Somalia
“We need to address the root cause of insecurity in Eastern DRC once and for all. We welcome EAC’s swift response in seeking to restore peace in Eastern DRC. Rwanda is committed to this process,” President of the Republic of Rwanda, H.E
@PaulKagame
@UrugwiroVillage
@pmathuki
#Treaty
of Accession by DRC to the EAC
"Our admission to EAC not only help our country economically but also strengthen our peace and security within DRC and the region"- President Felix Tshisekedi of DRC
@KagutaMuseveni
@PaulKagame
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Under Article 11 (3), the Treaty establishing the EAC states that its the responsibility of the Summit to constantly review the state of peace and security in the Community, make decisions, and provide guidance in order to ensure peace and stability in the Community.
📌 The EAC Secretariat applauds the leadership and governments of the Republic of Rwanda and the Republic of Uganda for their efforts towards re-opening of the
#Gatuna
-Katuna border post on 31st January, 2022.
Full Statement 👇🏾
@RwandaGov
@StateHouseUg
🇷🇼 Happy Independence Day, Rwanda!
On this special day, we celebrate with our brothers and sisters in the Republic of Rwanda as they celebrate the occasion of Independence Day 2023.
#IndependenceDayRwanda
EAC Heads of State are tomorrow, 4th February 2023, convening in Bujumbura, Republic of Burundi, for the 20th Extra-Ordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State.
Agenda: Evaluation of the Security Situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo & Way Forward.
@pmathuki
@NtareHouse
Democratic Republic of Congo
#DRC
officially the 7th Full Member of the Community after depositing Instruments of Ratification on the accession of the Treaty for the establishment of the East African Community to the EAC SG
@pmathuki
on 11 July 2022 .
@Presidence_RDC
#UNGA
Rwanda President, H.E Paul Kagame calls on political will in addressing insecurity in parts of the EAC region, support in vaccine manufacturing in Africa, digitilization & increased financing for global health among others at the
#UNGA77
@UrugwiroVillage
@pmathuki
Key outcomes of the Mini-Summit on the security crisis in Eastern DRC
The Heads of State;
▪️Directed withdrawal of all armed groups by 30th March 2023 from occupied areas
▪️Recommended immediate ceasfire by all armed groups
▪️Directed resettlement of internally displaced persons
As we celebrate the EAC Day today, tell us;
What makes you proud of being an East African?
What do you think is the greatest benefit of the regional bloc?
What would you want to be prioritized/fast tracked?
@EA_Bunge
@EACJCourt
This afternoon, DRC President H.E
@fatshi13
held a meeting with the Facilitator of the EAC-led Peace Process, H.E Uhuru Kenyatta, accompanied by EAC SG
@pmathuki
in Kinshasa. They deliberated on the security situation in Eastern DRC.
“Rwanda’s unparalleled success in hosting the
#CHOGM2022
, is a testament that East Africa has a huge array of opportunities to offer to the world & is committed to building resilient economies to empower its citizens,” EAC SG
@pmathuki
@commonwealthsec
@RDBrwanda
🔺23rd Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State.
EAC Heads of State have arrived in Arusha for the Summit. They are currently having closed door deliberations on the Agenda items & will hold a plenary where the Summit’s outcomes will be shared in a Communique .
@pmathuki
Communiqué on the Signing of the Treaty of Accession of the Democratic Republic of Congo to the Treaty for the Establishment of the East Africa Community
#21EACSummit
appoints Dr. Peter Mutuku Mathuki
@pmathuki
from the Republic of
#Kenya
as the new Secretary General of the Community for a 5-year non-renewable term, his tenure as the new Secretary General takes effect on 25 April, 2021
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Now Happening: The EAC-Led Nairobi Process -3rd Inter-Congolese dialogue
In attendance, Chair of the Summit of EAC Heads of State & President of Burundi
@GeneralNeva
;President of Kenya
@WilliamsRuto
; Facilitator of the EAC - Led Nairobi Process H.E Uhuru Kenyatta
#Treaty
of Accession by DRC to EAC
#Admission
of DRC into the EAC open the door of opportunities for deeper integration of our community - President Uhuru Kenyatta
“Somalia has the longest national coastline of over 3,000 kms in Africa, linking Africa to the Arabian Peninsula, which the region can tap into to increase intra-regional trade and improve the lives of East Africans,” EAC SG
@pmathuki
.
@TheVillaSomalia
@MOFASomalia
“These armed groups causing insecurity can be defeated if we harmonise efforts. We need to deal with the problem of illegal guns in Eastern DRC,” H.E
@KagutaMuseveni
, President of the Republic of Uganda.
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The EAC has today officially launched the verification mission to assess the Federal Republic of Somalia’s readiness to join the Community.
The verification team comprising of experts from the EAC Partner States shall be in Somalia from 25th January to 3rd February 2023.
#Treaty
of Accession by DRC to the EAC
"Let me reiterate the desire of DRC to see the creation of a new Organ in the EAC that is solely focus on mining, natural resources & energy that will be based in DRC"- President Tshishekedi of DRC
@KagutaMuseveni
@PaulKagame
“The EAC now spans from the Indian Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean making the region competitive and easy to access the larger African Continental Free Trade Area
@AfCFTA
” EAC Secretary General-
@pmathuki
#WelcomeDRC
.
The President of the Republic of Burundi 🇧🇮 H.E General Évariste Ndayishimiye
@GeneralNeva
takes over as the Chair of the
#EAC
.
Republic of South Sudan to serve as rapporteur.
@pmathuki
#EACSUMMIT2022
“The EAC congratulates
@GeneralNeva
outgoing EAC Chairperson, for his astute leadership & commitment to regional integration. In particular, his dedication in steering the region’s quest for regional peace & security leaves an indelible mark in the region,” EAC SG-
@pmathuki
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The EAC-Led Nairobi Process, on restoration of peace and security in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) - Third Inter-Congolese dialogue- is scheduled to commence on Monday, 28th November, 2022 in Nairobi, Kenya.
@GeneralNeva
@fatshi13
@WilliamsRuto
@pmathuki
“Somalis are already present in the EAC. The Somalis started integrating with their brothers and sisters of the region way before the request of formalizing the decision of joining the EAC,” Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Abshir Omar.
🌟 Congratulations to Ms. Veronica Mueni Nduva
@PSNduva
on her appointment as the new Secretary General of the East African Community.
Her leadership and vision will drive regional integration and development forward. Looking forward to a brighter future for East Africa!
EAC Heads of State deliberated & adopted the report of the verification of the application of the Federal Republic of Somalia to join the EAC and directed the EAC Secretariat & Council to commence negotiations with Somalia immediately and report to the next Ordinary Summit.
🔺23rd Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State.
“Karibuni kwenye Jumuiya yetu ya Afrika Mashariki! Hapa Kazi tu!”
Rais
@SuluhuSamia
Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania.
@ikulumawasliano
@pmathuki
SAVE THE DATE
📍Somalia to deposit her Instrument of Ratification with EAC Secretary General
✍️Be part of the historic moment as Somalia Deposit Instrument of Ratification to the EAC SG
@pmathuki
to mark the final stage towards becoming full Member of the Community
By depositing the instruments of ratification, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) now has full rights and privileges to participate in EAC’s programs and activities and affirms to meet the obligations of the EAC.
@Presidence_RDC
@RDC_Minafet
@pmathuki
@maina_betty
🇧🇮 Happy Independence Day, Burundi!
On this special day, we celebrate with our brothers and sisters in the Republic of Burundi as they celebrate the occasion of Independence Day 2023.
#BurundiAt61
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EAC High Level Forum on Climate Change & Food Security
🔸Chair, EAC Heads of State Summit & President-Burundi, H.E
@GeneralNeva
🔹President- URT
@SuluhuSamia
🔹President- Republic of Kenya
@WilliamsRuto
🔹 Prime Minister, Republic of Rwanda - Rt. Hon Edouard Ngirente
H.E Felix Tshisekedi, President of DRC together with President Uhuru Kenyatta, Chair of the EAC Summit of Heads of State will sign the Treaty of Accession by the Democratic Republic of Congo to the EAC at Statehouse Nairobi on 8 April, 2022.
Livestream:
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The EAC has this morning launched the EAC - Election Observation Mission (EAC-EOM) to the 2022 General Election in the Republic of Kenya.
H.E Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete,
@jmkikwete
- Former President of the United Republic of Tanzania is the head of the mission.
The quest for peace in the Eastern DRC continues to gain momentum as a top regional priority, with the Facilitator of the EAC-led Peace Process in Eastern DRC, H.E Uhuru Kenyatta, set to hold high-level consultations with DRC’s President, H.E
@fatshi13
on 13-14th Nov
@pmathuki
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All EAC Heads of State attend the inauguration and swearing in ceremony of Kenya’s 5th President
@WilliamsRuto
, in a move re-affirming their commitment to the EAC regional integration agenda.
#Rutothe5th
Hongera Kenya!
@StateHouseKenya
@pmathuki
Our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends of His Excellency Benjamin William Mkapa, as well as the people of
#Tanzania
at this time. We wish you all strength and fortitude to face this loss.
#RIPMkapa
📍Currently ongoing
High-Level Consultative Meeting of the Summit of EAC Heads of State on the Peace Process in Eastern DRC.
The meeting is in Shamar El Sheikh,Egypt,on the sidelines of the meeting of United Nations Framework on Climate Change (COP-27).
@MAEBurundi
@pmathuki
Negotiations between EAC and DRC on admission of DRC to EAC formally launched in Nairobi, Kenya. DRC Foreign Minister Hon. Christopher Apala Pen'Apala says DRC is looking forward to increasing trade and investment, and strengthening relations with
@jumuiya
#Kwibuka30
30 years, the impossible became possible, and the unexpected became a reality where unity and reconciliation is being realized in a very convincing and highly significant levels
@PaulKagame
@UrugwiroVillage
@RwandaMFA
“The quest for peace in Eastern DRC is a top regional priority. The gains of integration can only be realized if peace and security is established throughout the region,” EAC Secretary General
@pmathuki
at the 20th Extra Ordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State.
@NtareHouse
#EAC
“We appeal to all political actors & Kenyans at large to continue maintaining peace after the elections results are declared. We implore all to embrace peaceful resolution methods, for any disputes that may arise,” EAC Head of Kenya’s Election Observer Mission, H.E
@jmkikwete
🌟 Sending warm wishes to our Brothers and Sisters in the Democratic Republic of Congo
#DRC
as they celebrate the occasion of Independence Day 2023.
Besides being the country’s 63rd Independence Day, it is also the first time DRC is celebrating the day as an
#EAC
Partner State.
“The time to change the narrative of DRC having protracted insecurity is now! We are committed to the EAC- Led Nairobi Process and long for peace, so we can rebuild the great Democratic Republic of Congo,” DRC President
@fatshi13
📍30th November, EAC Day!
Celebrating the rich tapestry of East African diversity! We may be people of different cultures, but together we weave a story of unity that transcends borders. Embracing our shared heritage and building a brighter future together!
#EastAfricanUnity
23rd Extra-Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State appointed and sworn in Ms. Veronica Mueni Nduva
@PSnduva
from the Republic of Kenya as the new EAC Secretary General.
👏👏 hongera sana
@EA_Bunge
@EACJCourt
✍️President Mwinyi played a critical role in advancing the re-establishment of the EAC in the 1990s alongside the late President Daniel arap Moi-Kenya, the late President Benjamin William Mkapa-Tanzania & President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni -Uganda
@SuluhuSamia
@DrHmwinyi
@pmathuki
🔺23rd Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State.
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🔹 Report on the Negotiations for the Admission of the Federal Republic of Somalia into EAC.
🔹Progress on report of the EAC- Led Nairobi Process on restoration of peace in Eastern DRC.
“No effort should be spared in restoring peace and security in Eastern DRC. Kwa wana-DRC, Amani itatoka kwenye nyinyi wenyewe! Tuungane!” The Facilitator of the EAC- Led Nairobi Process, H. E Uhuru Kenyatta.
@pmathuki
The
#EAC
has received with utter shock and sadness the news of the untimely and tragic demise of H.E Pierre Nkurunziza, President of the Republic of
#Burundi
and Member of the Summit of the
#EAC
Heads of State. Our prayers go to the family, Government & the People of
#Burundi
“Today is a very significant day for the Community and for the DRC. It marks the completion of the processes and procedures towards DRC becoming a full member of the East African Community,”
@pmathuki
Secretary General, EAC
@Presidence_RDC
@RDC_Minafet
🔺23rd Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State.
📌 The Summit urged the United Republic of Tanzania; Republic of Rwanda; Republic of South Sudan & the Democratic Republic of Congo to expedite conclusion of National Consultations on EAC Political Confederation by 30th May 2024.
💥 Join us tomorrow, 11th April 2022 on Twitter Spaces
Time: 8pm EAT
…As we delve in on DRC’s entry into the EAC and what this means for East Africans.
EAC Secretary General
@pmathuki
will answer all your questions on the new addition & current state of the region.
See ya!
EAC SG
@pmathuki
today joined the Chair of the Summit of EAC Heads of State, H.E Salva Kiir Mayardit, in high-level talks with the President of Rwanda, H.E
@PaulKagame
on Inter-Partner States relations, & addressing Peace & Security in the region.
@SouthSudanGov
@UrugwiroVillage