Her appointment was approved during an extraordinary virtual summit led by the bloc's chair, Salva Kiir, the President of South Sudan.

Uganda's Annette Ssemuwemba, who is the Deputy Secretary-General in charge of Customs, Trade and Monetary Affairs shall perform the duties of the SG u...

The nominee for Kenya’s consul-general in Goma

Veronica Mueni Nduva, a PS in the Public Service ministry, will replace her.

Once approved by the EAC Heads of State, Mwende will replace Peter Mathuki, as Secretary-General of the East African Community.

Mathuki's vetting did not touch on corruption allegations raised by regional parliamentarians last March, which he has denied.

This decision follows the receipt of a letter from Nairobi dated March 18, announcing the recall of Peter Mathuki as the Secretary General of the EAC.

Salva Kiir, himself facing ethnic clashes and political tensions in his country ahead of the elections this year, aims to prevent a full-scale war.

Malonza added that President Ruto had nominated Caroline Mwende Mueke as Mathuki’s replacement, emphasising the need for a swift transition in leaders...

Kiwanuka argues that the Kenyan Government had "violating" the East Africa Community (EAC) treaty after recalling the EAC Secretary General.

Kenya proposed Caroline Mwende Mueke to replace Dr Mathuki for the remaining two years of service at the EAC.

According to the EAC protocols, the Secretary-General is appointed by the EAC Summit Heads of State upon nomination by the relevant Head of State unde...