EAC Leaders Approve Equity-Based Contribution Framework at Arusha Summit

"We noted that trade among Member States continues to grow steadily, rising from $33 billion in 2024, when I assumed the chairmanship of the EAC, to $40.3 billion in 2025," Outgoing EAC Chairman said. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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East African Community (EAC) Heads of State have approved an equity-based contribution framework to ensure fairer support for shared institutions, alongside other key resolutions at the 25th Ordinary Summit in Arusha, Tanzania.

Adopted a new contribution framework considering the economic strength of Member States.
EAC Leaders, including outgoing Chairperson President William Ruto, discussed steady growth in intra-EAC trade, rising from $33 billion in 2024 to $40.3 billion in 2025.
Leadership changes saw President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda appointed New EAC Chairperson, and Stephen Patrick Mbundi of Tanzania appointed New Secretary-General.