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Key Bills on East African single currency complete

East African Community member states have completed drafting crucial legislation required to fast-track the establishment of a single currency regime. TEA GRAPHIC | FILE

East African Community member states have completed drafting crucial legislation required to fast-track the establishment of a single currency regime.

The EAC heads of state signed a protocol in November 2013 in Kampala committing to a 10-year road map towards achieving a monetary union in 2024.

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