The East African Community (EAC) is set to resume national consultations on drafting the constitution for the proposed EAC Political Confederation, with stakeholder engagements launching in Rwanda next week.
The exercise will begin in Kigali on June 15, 2026, before moving to Rubavu, Huye, and Nyagatare, concluding on June 27. The consultations represent the fourth and final pillar of regional integration, serving as the transitional stage towards a full Political Federation of East African States.
Headed by constitutional experts and co-ordinated by the EAC Secretariat alongside the Rwandan government, the process aims to gather public consensus on governance structures. The team will consult with a broad spectrum of society, including President Paul Kagame, government officials, civil society, the business sector, and special interest groups, to ensure the final document is entirely people-centred.
EAC Deputy Secretary General Andrea Aguer Ariik Malueth highlighted that the process is designed to create widespread awareness and ensure the integration framework directly reflects the aspirations of East African citizens. The confederation framework, originally adopted by regional heads of state in 2017, is intended to bridge the gap toward a federation by strengthening regional coordination in foreign policy, peace, security, and governance.
–ChannelAfrica/EAC–
