{UAH} EAC leaders meet to decide on constitution of political federation

East Africa enters the most decisive stage in its ambitious quest for a political union this week when the five heads of state launch the writing of a federal constitution and issue a time frame for establishment of a regional government.

Political integration, which is the top agenda for the 16th Ordinary EAC Heads of State Summit scheduled for November 30 in Nairobi, would pave the way for a strong authority to reinforce implementation of the other stages of integration — the Common Market, the Monetary Union and the Customs Union.

The presidents of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda are expected to make a final decision on what form political federation will take before the draft constitution is put in place.

The presidents of South Sudan and Somalia, who have applied to join EAC, will be watching the proceedings with interest.

Among the things that the EAC presidents are expected to decide on is whether the political federation is to be under a two-tier structure with a federal entity and constituent state governments or a one-tier structure.

EAC leaders meet to decide on constitution of political federation

  

Brian M. Kwesiga

President and CEO,

Ugandan North American Association - UNAA

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