Uganda has distanced itself from political activities surrounding Kenya’s 2027 general elections, saying it has no interest in interfering in the internal political affairs of its neighbour. First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga said Uganda respects the sovereignty of all East African Community (EAC) member states and…
Shumuk Aluminium Industries has pledged to create more jobs for young people across the East African Community (EAC) if non-tariff barriers are removed to allow the free movement of goods and services within the eight-member regional bloc. Andrew Nangai, the Personal Assistant to the company’s chairman, Mukesh Shukla, made the remarks in an interview with…
The minister for East African Community (EAC) affairs and First Deputy Prime Minister, Rebecca Kadaga, has warned member states that fail to meet their financial obligations could lose the chance to sponsor key officials such as the speaker or secretary general of the regional bloc. Kadaga issued the warning while launching the EAC marathon 2026…
The new chairperson of Parliament’s committee on East African Community Affairs, Dennis Namara, has challenged fellow legislators to play a more active role in advancing regional integration, saying many members have failed to speak out on issues affecting the East African Community (EAC). Namara, who previously served as a member of the East African Legislative…
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has praised President Museveni and leaders of East African partner states for the progress of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), saying the project demonstrates the benefits of regional integration. Speaking at a discussion on East African integration, Tayebwa said cooperation among member states played a crucial role in advancing…
The Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) has called on East African Community (EAC) member states to formally allow teachers to move and work freely across the region. The union says teachers should be able to seek employment in any EAC member state without facing unnecessary legal and administrative barriers. Speaking to Bbeg Media at the…
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) is preparing to celebrate its 70th anniversary in December this year amid growing concerns about what lawyers describe as increasing violations of their rights and attacks on the legal profession. The anniversary celebrations will be held under the theme, “Vows Renewed: Defence of the Rule of Law.” Speaking during a…
