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Flavia Busingye, Director Customs, EAC retweeted
I met the EAC Secretary General, Stephen Patrick Mbundi, and his team at State Lodge Nakasero to discuss matters concerning the Community, including trade, infrastructure, staffing, health, financing, and regional integration.
As Chairperson of the EAC Summit, I emphasised the need to strengthen regional cooperation and accelerate the implementation of programmes that advance prosperity and integration for our people.
Congrats to Kenya for the milestone. The Community is ready to roll once the two remaining Partner States ratify the article.
๐๐๐ง๐ฒ๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ
Kenya has today formally deposited its Instrument of Ratification of the Amendment to Article 24(2)(a) of the Protocol on the Establishment of the EAC Customs Union.
The Instrument was presented this morning by Kenyaโs new Consul General in Arusha, Amb. Mohamed Ramadhan Ruwange, during a courtesy call on the EAC Secretary General, @SGNduva, at the EAC Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.
The deposit of the instrument confirms Kenyaโs completion of its domestic ratification process and its commitment to be legally bound by the amendment, which strengthens trade remedy provisions and reinforces predictable, rules-based trade within the Customs Union.
During the meeting, the Secretary General flanked by the Deputy Secretaries General @AguerAriik and @SMannette1 alongside the Director in charge of Customs/Ag. Trade Ms Flavia Busingye @KanaFlash and the legal experts briefed the Ambassador on the state of the Community, key integration priorities and preparations for the EAC Heads of State Summit scheduled for 7 March 2026 in Arusha.
@KenyainArusha @Battousai_254 @Kenyahc_tz
Flavia Busingye, Director Customs, EAC retweeted
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% โ yet most trade still happens outside the region.
This weekโs Kigali multi-sectoral high-level dialogue focuses on moving from commitment to action and removing the barriers holding back intra-EAC trade.
Read more๐
linkedin.com/posts/eac-tradeโฆ
@jumuiya @KanaFlash @TradeMarkAfrica
@URAuganda @KRACorporate @eacgiz
@SGNduva @SMannette1 @P_Sebahizi
@EACJCourt @CSBeatriceMoe @EA_Bunge @RwandaMFA @RwandaTrade @mfa_tanzania @meaca_ug @RDC_Minafet @TheVillaSomalia @SouthSudanGov
#EACTrade #RemovingTradeBarriers
#RegionalIntegration
Flavia Busingye, Director Customs, EAC retweeted
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๐ Kigali, Rwanda | Day One
๐ Goal: Examine persistent and emerging constraints affecting intra-EAC trade and regional integration.
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๐น Address persistent Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs)
๐น Reduce high transport & logistics costs; advance the One Network Area & digital integration.
๐น Streamline One-Stop Border Posts (OSBPs) and the Single Customs Territory.
๐น Accelerate ratification & enforcement of Customs Union and Common Market commitments.
๐น Empower youth and women to drive inclusive growth.
@EACJCourt @EA_Bunge @CSBeatriceMoe
@RwandaTrade @RwandaMFA @P_Sebahizi @TradeMarkAfrica @eacgiz @SGNduva @SMannette1 @KanaFlash @mfa_tanzania @meaca_ug @RDC_Minafet @EACAffairsKenya @TheVillaSomalia @SouthSudanGov @EABCjumuiya @KenyaEac @eacgiz
Flavia Busingye, Director Customs, EAC retweeted
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โNTBs increase transaction costs, disrupt supply chains, weaken private-sector
confidence, and undermine the credibility of the EAC as a rules-based market,โ Rwandaโs Minister of State in charge of EAC Affairs, Ms. Yusta Kayitesi.
She reiterated that addressing these challenges is critical to unlocking the regionโs trade potential through Partner Statesโ collaboration.
@EACJCourt @EA_Bunge @CSBeatriceMoe
@RwandaTrade @RwandaMFA @P_Sebahizi @TradeMarkAfrica @eacgiz @SGNduva @SMannette1 @KanaFlash @mfa_tanzania @meaca_ug @RDC_Minafet @EACAffairsKenya @TheVillaSomalia @SouthSudanGov @EABCjumuiya @KenyaEac @eacgiz
Flavia Busingye, Director Customs, EAC retweeted
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 realisation of a seamless, competitive and inclusive EAC Single Market.
๐น The EAC Secretary General, @SGNduva , opened the Dialogue with a comprehensive overview of the state of play in the Community. She highlighted the need to place citizens at the centre of integration, accelerate digitisation of trade processes, operationalise cross-border payment solutions and strengthen collaboration with the private sector.
๐น EAC Chairperson @CSBeatriceMoe called for simpler, faster, and more competitive trade processes supported by a clear time-bound action plan and shared accountability.
๐น From the private sector front , the Vice Chairperson of @EABCjumuiya Mr Dennis Karera urged the adoption of a practical scorecard to ensure that implementation translates into tangible trade gains.
@EACJCourt @EA_Bunge @CSBeatriceMoe
@RwandaTrade @RwandaMFA @P_Sebahizi @TradeMarkAfrica @eacgiz @SGNduva @SMannette1 @KanaFlash @mfa_tanzania @meaca_ug @RDC_Minafet @EACAffairsKenya @TheVillaSomalia @SouthSudanGov @EABCjumuiya @KenyaEac @eacgiz
Flavia Busingye, Director Customs, EAC retweeted
Andrew Mold, co-author of โBorderless Africaโ 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
Flavia Busingye, Director Customs, EAC retweeted
โ๏ธ 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 address persistent and emerging trade barriers and agree on practical solutions that strengthen regional competitiveness and deepen economic integration.
@EACJCourt @EA_Bunge @CSBeatriceMoe
@RwandaTrade @RwandaMFA @P_Sebahizi @TradeMarkAfrica @eacgiz @SGNduva @SMannette1 @KanaFlash @mfa_tanzania @meaca_ug @RDC_Minafet @EACAffairsKenya @TheVillaSomalia @SouthSudanGov
Flavia Busingye, Director Customs, EAC retweeted
โThis has been the most interesting time to lead the community.โ
Veronica Nduva, comments on her two years as the EAC Secretary General and how challenging it is, in an exclusive interview. #RBANews
โก๏ธtinyurl.com/3uypdmks
Flavia Busingye, Director Customs, EAC retweeted
EAC Secretary General, Veronica Nduva at the high-level trade dialogue in Kigali: โIf we cannot trade as eight countries, how will we trade as 54 countries?โ
#EACTrade #RemovingTradeBarriers
Flavia Busingye, Director Customs, EAC retweeted
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 @SGNduva @eacgiz @SMannette1 @RwandaTrade @RwandaMFA @EACJCourt @P_Sebahizi
@CSBeatriceMoe @mfa_tanzania @meaca_ug @RDC_Minafet #EACTrade @TheVillaSomalia @SouthSudanGov
Flavia Busingye, Director Customs, EAC retweeted
๐ฅ Watch the EAC Secretary General @SGNduva candid interview on Rwanda TV:
โ๐๐ก๐ ๐ฉ๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ ๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง.โ
She discusses the pressing challenges facing the bloc, key achievements of the Community, reflections on her tenure, and her vision for the future of the EAC.
youtu.be/oihTF0lLx6I?si=HSDMโฆ
@rbarwanda @EA_Bunge @EACJCourt
Flavia Busingye, Director Customs, EAC retweeted
Uganda, in partnership with the East African Community, is celebrating International Customs Day 2026 in line with the theme; โCustoms Protecting Society through Vigilance and Commitment.โ The main event is at the Busia One-Stop Border Post with Kenya.ย
@jumuiya @URAuganda @KRACorporate @TradeMarkAfrica
Flavia Busingye, Director Customs, EAC retweeted
๐ 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.
๐ Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi
๐๏ธ 7 - 16 November
๐ Free Entry
#25THEACMSMEsFair
@SMannette1
@KanaFlash
Flavia Busingye, Director Customs, EAC retweeted
โจ 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!
๐Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi
๐๏ธ 7 - 16 November
๐ Free Entry
@SMannette1
@KanaFlash
