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Arusha, Tanzania – Dr. William Ruto EGH President of the Republic of Kenya has been elected as the new chairperson of the East African Community (EAC), succeeding South Sudan’s President H.E Salva Kiir.
On Saturday, November 30 was elected following an election among EAC member state presidents during the 24th Ordinary Summit in Arusha, Tanzania.
Ruto’s election comes as he continues to champion regional integration and economic development.
He has been a vocal advocate for strengthening ties between EAC member states, emphasizing the need to promote peace and security, combat transnational crime, and enhance regional value chains.
During the summit, leaders discussed measures to promote peace and security, including strategies to combat transnational crimes in the region. They also marked the EAC’s 25th anniversary and its progress toward political federation.
New EAC Chairperson and President of Kenya Dr. Ruto latest achievement follows his recent visit to Burundi, where he rallied support for Raila Odinga bid for the AUC chairman at the COMESA summit.
He also participated in high-level discussions to strengthen Kenya’s ties with key strategic partners, emphasizing the need to enhance regional value chains to promote COMESA integration.
The East African Community (EAC)
The East African Community is a regional intergovernmental organization of six partner states in East Africa: Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. The EAC was re-established in 1999 with the goal of promoting regional integration and economic development. The EAC has made significant progress in promoting regional integration, including the establishment of a common market, a customs union, and a free trade area.
What is the EAC Rapporteur?
The EAC Rapporteur is a member state that is responsible for coordinating the activities of the EAC for the upcoming year. The Federal Republic of Somalia was appointed as the EAC Rapporteur for the upcoming year during the 24th Ordinary Summit.
What is COMESA?
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is a regional intergovernmental organization that promotes economic integration among its 21 member states. COMESA member states are located in Eastern and Southern Africa. The organization was established in 1994 with the goal of promoting regional integration and economic development. COMESA has made significant progress in promoting regional integration, including the establishment of a free trade area, a customs union, and a common market.
What is the African Union Commission (AUC)?
The African Union Commission (AUC) is the executive branch of the African Union (AU). The AUC is responsible for implementing the decisions of the AU Assembly and the AU Peace and Security Council. The AUC is headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
What is the Tripartite arrangement?
The Tripartite arrangement is a regional integration initiative that brings together the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the East African Community (EAC), and the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The Tripartite arrangement was launched in 2014 with the goal of promoting regional integration and economic development. The Tripartite arrangement has made significant progress in promoting regional integration, including the establishment of a free trade area and a customs union.
What is the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)?
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a free trade area that is being established by the African Union (AU). The AfCFTA is expected to create a single market for goods and services across the continent. The AfCFTA is expected to boost intra-African trade and economic growth.
