The Ministry of East African Community Affairs (MEACA) actively participated in the East African Community (EAC) Parliamentary Week held from 8 to 10 July 2026 at the Parliament of Uganda, using the platform to engage stakeholders, showcase the achievements of regional integration, and raise public awareness about the opportunities available to Ugandans under the East African Community.
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- Vision
- A prosperous, peaceful and politically united East Africa in which Uganda thrives as an integral part of the Community.
- Mission
- To coordinate Uganda's effective participation in the East African Community for accelerated, sustainable and inclusive regional integration.
The pillars of integration
How integration works
In force since 2005
Customs Union
A single customs territory: duty-free trade on goods made within the Community and a common external tariff on imports from outside it.
In force since 2010
Common Market
Free movement of goods, people, labour, services and capital, with the rights of establishment and residence across Partner States.
Protocol signed 2013
Monetary Union
Converging monetary and fiscal policy among Partner States on the path towards a single East African currency.
Confederation adopted 2017
Political Federation
The ultimate goal of the Treaty: a political union of East African states, approached first through a confederation.
On 7th and 8th July 2026, the Ministry of East African Community Affairs (MEACA), through its Department of Political Affairs, conducted a stakeholder engagement at Oraba Border Post in Koboko District.
Uganda participated in the inaugural Meeting of the East African Community (EAC) Sectoral Council Responsible for Social Affairs, held from 2 to 7 July 2026 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, marking a significant milestone in advancing the region's social development agenda.
From 2 to 3 July 2026, the Ministry of East African Community Affairs (MEACA) carried out a series of community engagements in Buliisa and Kikuube districts aimed at increasing public awareness of the East African Community (EAC) integration agenda and equipping communities to benefit from regional trade and economic opportunities.
The 32nd National Agricultural Show opened its doors at the Agricultural show Grounds, Jinja to a buzz of activity, innovation, and conversation, and the Ministry of East African Community Affairs (MEACA) was firmly in the middle of it all.The show was officially opened by the Right Honourable Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, representing H.E.
Partner States of the East African Community
eac.int- UgandaKampala
- KenyaNairobi
- TanzaniaDodoma
- RwandaKigali
- BurundiGitega
- South SudanJuba
- DR CongoKinshasa
- SomaliaMogadishu
