Handling Major Transboundary Disease Outbreaks at Border Control Points – Insights from Kenya's OSBP Official (GIZ)
“The EAC-German cooperation has been extremely useful in developing our capacity to handle major transboundary disease outbreaks at border control points. Now, we have in-house professionals who can train staff, undertake field simulation exercises, and handle disease outbreaks across borders." Dr. James Nyongesa Wakhungu Assistant Director of Veterinary Services and Border Veterinary Inspector, Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development, Namanga One-Stop Border Post, Kenya.
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About German Development Cooperation
The East African Community (EAC) and Germany are united by a long history of cooperation that predates the re-establishment of the East African Community (EAC) in 2000. The German government has supported the East African integration since 1999, based on the common understanding that regional integration will improve the social and economic development of EAC Partner States. Since then, Germany has committed more than 580 million euros for development cooperation with the EAC, making Germany one of the biggest and most reliable bilateral development partners of the community.
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Regional Committee on Trade in Services Endorse the Regulatory Audit Report on Services Sectors (GIZ)
The East African Community (EAC) has taken a major step towards the advancement of liberalisation of trade in services, following the endorsement of the regulatory audit reports on services sectors by the Regional Committee on Trade in Services. The reports, developed by the Africa Free Continental Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat for the EAC Partner States, are typically focused on assessing the compliance of service trade regulations with regional and international standards.
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Reinforcing CSOs Engagement in the EAC Integration Processes: The Case of Democratic Republic of The Congo (GIZ)
Civil society is ensuring that citizens are heard and play a central role in the shaping of policies – the same is true for regional economic integration in East Africa. In 2024, the East African Civil Society Organizations' Forum (EACSOF), supported by GIZ through the EU-Cofunded LIFTED project, witnessed the establishment of a local chapter of EACSOF in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which aims to bring in the voices of Congolese civil society in economic integration in East Africa.
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EAC promote the region as a Single Tourism Destination at the Karibu-KiliFair 2025 Expo (GIZ)
The 2025 edition of Karibu-Kilifair, East Africa’s largest tourism expo, was held from 6 – 8 June 2025, bringing together over 500 exhibitors from more than 15 countries, more than 1,000 international buyers and trade visitors, media and industry leaders. The event held at the Magereza Grounds in Arusha, Tanzania, is an important platform for the EAC in advancing its efforts to promote the region as a single tourism destination through the “Visit East Africa – Feel the Vibe” brand.
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Empowering Civil Society as a Driving Force in Regional Economic Integration – A Transformative Year for EACSOF (GIZ)
Integration of civil society voices is key to driving people-centred East African integration. One of the central actors to shape and communicate these voices is the East African Civil Society Organizations Forum (EACSOF) – a regional NGO founded in 2009 in Arusha, Tanzania. It represents civil society organisations across East Africa. EACSOF aims to enhance civil society engagement in the EAC integration process through information sharing, networking, and capacity building.
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Experts: Public Awareness Key to Unlocking EAC Integration Benefits (GIZ)
Regional integration under the East African Community (EAC) offers significant socio-economic opportunities and can be strengthened through increased public awareness and citizen engagement. This is the clear message of a panel discussion that was held on 5 June 2025 between representatives of EAC, the East African Civil Society Organizations Forum (EACSOF), the East Africa Law Society (EALS), and the development agency GIZ.
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Unlocking Regional Opportunities: Empowering SMEs Through EAC-GIZ Partnership (GIZ)
"We are grateful to EAC and GIZ for their support, which has enabled our company to build additional networks and create more linkages in the EAC and beyond. With knowledge sharing and networking at various exhibitions, I plan to diversify our product portfolio beyond cashew nuts and supply markets across EAC and Africa and eventually go global." Fatna Tambwe General Manager, Munawar Foods, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Regional Water Quality Monitoring in Lake Victoria Resumes after Two Decades (GIZ)
After more than two decades, a major breakthrough in regional environmental collaboration is set to take place. This is after scientists and technicians from Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda embarked on a joint in-lake water quality monitoring exercise on Lake Victoria, the first of its kind in over 20 years. The study is scheduled to kick off following a three-day training workshop for experts and policy makers on water sampling techniques and research methodology.
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Handling Major Transboundary Disease Outbreaks at Border Control Points – Insights from Kenya's OSBP Official (GIZ)
“The EAC-German cooperation has been extremely useful in developing our capacity to handle major transboundary disease outbreaks at border control points. Now, we have in-house professionals who can train staff, undertake field simulation exercises, and handle disease outbreaks across borders." Dr. James Nyongesa Wakhungu Assistant Director of Veterinary Services and Border Veterinary Inspector, Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development, Namanga One-Stop Border Post, Kenya.
Read More....About German Development Cooperation
The East African Community (EAC) and Germany are united by a long history of cooperation that predates the re-establishment of the East African Community (EAC) in 2000. The German government has supported the East African integration since 1999, based on the common understanding that regional integration will improve the social and economic development of EAC Partner States. Since then, Germany has committed more than 580 million euros for development cooperation with the EAC, making Germany one of the biggest and most reliable bilateral development partners of the community.
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Agriculture & Food Security
Agriculture is one of East Africa’s most important sectors with about 80% of the region’s population living in rural areas and depending on agriculture for their livelihood.
Customs Union & Common Market
While the objectives of the East African Community cover almost all spheres of life, the main goal of the Customs Union is the formation of a Single Customs Territory and the implementation of the…
Education & Training
Recognising the importance of education and science & technology in economic development, the EAC focuses on harmonised curricula, certification and accreditation institutions as well as joint…
Environment & Natural Resources
The East African Community is endowed with various natural resources such as forests, water, wildlife, mountains, minerals and energy resources.
Gender, Community Development & Civil Society Mobilization
EAC regional integration is people-centred and participatory. To this end, broad participation of key stakeholders including women, youth, private sector and civil society is needed. Partner States…
Health
The EAC Secretariat is mandated to offer advisory and coordinating support for the Seven Partner States in the prevention of and response to outbreaks of infectious diseases of public health concern.
Industrial Development & SMEs
The EAC Partner States aspire to transform their economies to a modern and industrialised status that can sustainably generate sufficient outputs to satisfy both domestic and export markets and…
Investment & Private Sector Development
With the aim of harnessing the investment potential to promote economic growth and development in the region, the EAC Partner States have agreed to cooperate in the areas of Investment and Industrial…
Organisational Development & Outreach
The fast pace of EAC integration necessitates constant development of EAC at an organisational level to steer the integrational process. Furthermore, clear and tangible communication on the benefits…
Peace & Security
The EAC aims to achieve a peaceful and integrated region by enabling and enforcing collaboration between Partner States in preventing and resolving disputes and conflicts and ridding the region of…
Tourism & Wildlife
East Africa has recorded impressive achievements in the realm of tourism owing to the conscious efforts by EAC Partner States to work together in promoting growth in the sector.
