Congrats to Kenya for the milestone. The Community is ready to roll once the two remaining Partner States ratify the article.

How can East Africa build more momentum to unlock trade and prosperity? In Q3 2025, total trade in the East African Community grew by nearly 22% — yet most trade still happens outside the region. This week’s Kigali multi-sectoral high-level dialogue focuses on moving from

𝐄𝐀𝐂 𝐌𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐈-𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇-𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋 𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐔𝐄 📍 Kigali, Rwanda | Day One 📌 Goal: Examine persistent and emerging constraints affecting intra-EAC trade and regional integration. 𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑨𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑭𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒔: 🔹 Address persistent Non-Tariff

𝐄𝐀𝐂 𝐌𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐈-𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇-𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋 𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐔𝐄 “NTBs increase transaction costs, disrupt supply chains, weaken private-sector confidence, and undermine the credibility of the EAC as a rules-based market,” Rwanda’s Minister of State in charge of EAC

The High-Level Dialogue, following a Heads of State directive to address issues hampering trade growth, is expected to generate a coherent set of priority actions & recommendations for consideration by the Council of Ministers and the Summit of Heads of State to fast-track the

Andrew Mold, co-author of “Borderless Africa” tells Kigali high-level trade dialogue that EAC @jumuiya needs a regional, not country-level, industrial policy to meet growth goals. #EACTrade #RemovingTradeBarriers @URAuganda @KRACorporate @SGNduva @KanaFlash @TradeMarkAfrica

@jumuiya Agreed. Stronger intra-regional trade is essential for competitiveness in global supply chains.

☘️ The EAC must act decisively to safeguard its participation in global supply chains and fast-track intra-EAC trade. Today in Kigali, Ministers responsible for Trade and EAC Affairs, policymakers and key private-sector stakeholders convene for a 2 day high-level dialogue to

“This has been the most interesting time to lead the community.” Veronica Nduva, comments on her two years as the EAC Secretary General and how challenging it is, in an exclusive interview. #RBANews ➡️ https://t.co/AcFuN0ydvP

EAC Secretary General, Veronica Nduva at the high-level trade dialogue in Kigali: “If we cannot trade as eight countries, how will we trade as 54 countries?” #EACTrade #RemovingTradeBarriers

The EAC multi-sectoral high-level dialogue is underway in Kigali, Rwanda. The theme is, From commitment to action, scaling up regional competitiveness to unlock trade and prosperity in the East African Community. @jumuiya @KanaFlash @URAuganda @KRACorporate @TradeMarkAfrica

🎥 Watch the EAC Secretary General @SGNduva candid interview on Rwanda TV: “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.” She discusses the pressing challenges facing the bloc, key achievements of the Community, reflections on her

#EACTrade #RemovingTradeBarriers

Uganda, in partnership with the East African Community, is celebrating International Customs Day 2026 in line with the theme; “Customs Protecting Society through Vigilance and Commitment.” The main event is at the Busia One-Stop Border Post with Kenya.  @jumuiya @URAuganda

D/Sec Gen Annette Mutaawe (R-L), URA Commissioner for Customs, Asadu Kigozi Kisitu and EAC Director Customs, Flavia Busingye at Busia OSBP

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🌟 The 25th EAC MSMEs Trade Fair is here! Showcasing the boldest innovators and creators from across the region. Experience the heartbeat of East African creativity. 📍 Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi 🗓️ 7 - 16 November 🎟 Free Entry #25THEACMSMEsFair @SMannette1 @KanaFlash

✨ Explore a world of unique handicrafts, delicious foods, and vibrant art at the 25th EAC MSMEs Trade Fair. Support local dreams and take home a piece of East Africa's vast creativity! 📍Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi 🗓️ 7 - 16 November 🎟 Free Entry @SMannette1 @KanaFlash

🚨The 25th EAC MSMEs Trade Fair is here! 🇰🇪 Get ready for an exciting showcase of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship as MSMEs from across East Africa come together to trade, learn, and grow. 🗓️7th- 16th November 2025 📍Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi @SMannette1