East African Community

The EAC Secretary General, Amb. Stephen P. Mbundi, took the Oath of Allegiance as an Ex-Officio Member of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) in Arusha, Tanzania, during a special sitting of the Assembly.

Ex-Officio Members report to EALA on the implementation of the Treaty and other matters of interest to the Partner States. They consist of the Ministers responsible for regional cooperation in each Partner State, the EAC Secretary General, and the Counsel to the Community.

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The 14th EAC Armed Forces Command Post Exercise has officially opened today in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together military, police and civilian participants from EAC Partner States to strengthen regional preparedness and collective security.

🔹The multinational exercise seeks to enhance joint operational capability in Peace Support Operations, Counter Terrorism, Counter Piracy and Disaster Management through coordinated training, command post drills and scenario-based simulations.

Speaking during the opening ceremony, EAC Deputy Secretary General, underscored that peace, security and unity remain fundamental pillars for the success of the Community.

On his part, Kenya’s Vice Chief of the Defence Forces, Lieutenant General John Omenda, reaffirmed the importance of collective security and regional collaboration in strengthening peace, stability and resilience across the region.

The exercise also featured the symbolic handover of the EAC flag, signifying unity, cooperation and the shared commitment of EAC Partner States to safeguarding regional peace and stability.